FARMINGTON — A portrait exhibit featuring the work of noted artist Robert Shetterly and photographer Ann Arbor will be displayed June 13-22 at the University of Maine at Farmington. Shetterly’s exhibit, “Americans Who Tell the Truth,” includes selected portraits from his traveling exhibit of the same name. Arbor’s installation, “Coming Together: Ambassadors of Light,” includes a […]
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Cooling Center opens in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A new summer Cooling Center opened Wednesday at Living Waters Assembly church on Wilton Road. The center is based on the winter Warming Centers held in churches around the Farmington-Wilton area January through March where participants gather for fellowship and refreshments while turning down their thermostats at home. Games, puzzles, conversation followed by […]
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Clark W. Toothaker
CHESTERVILLE — Funeral services for Clark W. Toothaker of Farmington, formerly of North Chesterville, were held June 3, at the Wiles Remembrance Center, Farmington, with the Rev. John Tolman officiating. His daughter, Anne T. Lambert, offered a personal prayer. Special music included the hymn, “In the Garden” by Alan jackson. Following services, all were welcome […]
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Frank L. Viles
FARMINGTON — Public memorial services for Frank L. Viles of Farmington were held Monday from the Wiles Remembrance Center with James W. “Jim” Farley officiating. Tammy Viles, offered a personal eulogy and read the poem “The Dash.” Patricia Hayden was the pianist and a special song titled “Sing Together” by the group Train was played […]
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Franklin County man sentenced to two years in insurance theft case
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County Superior Court justice on Wednesday sentenced a man previously convicted of having sawed-off shotguns to two years in prison for torching his house in June 2010. Joseph T. Smith, 66, of Township 6 North of Weld, pleaded no contest to a charge of theft by insurance deception. He will serve […]
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Health careers scholarship awards announced
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Committee has announced the six recipients of the West Central Maine Health Careers Scholarship Program. The scholarships are presented to students residing in the Franklin Memorial Hospital service area who are pursuing careers in the health care field.. Each of the following will be awarded a $600 […]
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Strong firefighters rescue kayaker from Sandy River
STRONG — Firefighters rescued a man from the Sandy River on Tuesday night after his kayak flipped, leaving him to float downstream in high water before he could grab onto a tree in the river. Robert Cavaliere of Strong celebrated his 50th birthday Tuesday like no other. He intended to kayak from the ballpark at […]
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Summer Fest planning is under way
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Downtown Association (FDA) has begun planning the annual Summer Fest and is looking for community members to nominate a worthy individual to receive the Gem Award and vendors to turn in vendor applications. The Gem Award is presented to an individual who exemplifies the following facets of life: commitment, dedication, time, […]
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Choir to perform FARMINGTON — Teen Challenge Choir will be at Living Waters at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 10. Members come from a variety of backgrounds, ages and upbringings. Their program of music and personal testimonies, aim to bring hope to all who hear them. There will be a luncheon after the service and everyone […]
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Songstress, friends will perform at Nordica
FARMINGTON — The Arts Institute of Western Maine will present Hannah Sloane-Barton and Friends at a vocal recital with pianist Patricia Hayden on Saturday, June 23. Sloane-Barton, a recent graduate of Bard College as a voice major, will perform art songs by Wolf and Brahms, operatic arias by Puccini and Handel, and songs by Purcell and Rorem. She will […]