FARMINGTON — The annual Chester Greenwood Day celebration Saturday will feature activities planned by local groups and organizations. The Farmington Historical Society will open the Octagon House, the Titcomb House and the Old North Church in downtown Farmington, according to a release. At the Octagon House at High and Perham streets visitors can view the […]
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Farmington’s Pierce House celebrates Chester and Isabel Greenwood
FARMINGTON — Chester and Isabel Greenwood made an impact on Farmington far beyond Chester’s fame as the creator of earmuffs and other inventions. The Pierce House will celebrate the couple’s dedication to the community on Chester Greenwood Day, Saturday, Dec. 6, with an open house planned from 1 to 3 p.m. Along with old-fashioned treats […]
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Author launches book for Chester Greenwood Day
FARMINGTON — Local bookstore Devaney, Doak & Garrett will host a special Chester Greenwood Day event Saturday, Dec. 6. Nationally celebrated picture book author and illustrator Meghan McCarthy will come to Farmington to launch her new book, “Earmuffs for Everyone: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs.” “Earmuffs for Everyone” is being […]
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Franklin Savings Bank collecting Coats for Kids at Chester Greenwood Day
FARMINGTON — Anyone with a gently-worn coat is invited to drop it off at Franklin Savings Bank during the Chester Greenwood Day parade, which starts at 11 a.m. Dec. 6. Bank staff will serve hot chocolate and popcorn outside the bank while collecting coats. Franklin Savings Bank, through the Maine Bankers Association, is sponsoring Coats for […]
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Many events planned for Chester Greenwood Day in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The 38th annual celebration of Farmington’s own Chester Greenwood will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6. The day, hosted by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, celebrates Dec. 4, 1858, the birthdate of the inventor of the earmuff and many other innovations. This year’s parade theme is “Holiday Movies.” The parade will begin […]
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Farmington’s Mooseville to offer pancakes, cocoa on Chester Greenwood day
FARMINGTON — Mooseville owner Corey Ellis will once again offer free mini pancakes and hot cocoa during Chester Greenwood Day festivities on Saturday. For the third year, the store at 156 Main St. will serve pancakes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the annual celebration of earmuff inventor Chester Greenwood. On the eve of […]