Farmington Maine
Deer survive but New Vineyard teen rolls car
FARMINGTON — A New Vineyard teen escaped injury Wednesday morning when he successfully missed several deer but lost control of the car he was driving and rolled it on Holley Road. Trevor Adams, 17, was driving south on a dirt section of Holley Road heading toward Fairbanks Road, Route 4, Farmington police officer Michael Raymond said. […]
Board sets rules to govern Farmington’s public parks
FARMINGTON — Selectmen voted to approve rules Tuesday for the public parks that set times when they are closed to the public and prohibit tobacco use and drinking alcohol. The board held a public hearing on the proposed rules for the park before making a decision, Town Manager Richard Davis said Wednesday. The parks the […]
Waite joins Sandy River Realty
FARMINGTON — Marilyn (Mary) Waite has joined Coldwell Banker Sandy River Realty, 602 Wilton Road, Farmington, as a real estate sales agent. She will offer a full range of agency services for buyers and sellers. Waite has been a local resident for the past 37 years and raised her family here. Prior to affiliating with […]
Mallett students plant trees, flowers
FARMINGTON — Students in grades kindergarten through third at the W.G. Mallett School celebrated Maine Arbor Week on Wednesday by planting trees, flowers and herbs on the new school grounds. They had help from teachers, volunteers and others including Maine Forest Service forester Patty Cormier. They also had lots of donations from the community to […]
Mt. Blue school district holding end-of-year concerts
FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue Regional School District Music Department has announced the end of the year concerts in area schools. On Tuesday, May 29, the Mt. Blue High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Karen Beacham, and the Mt. Blue High School Syncopations, under the direction of Carol Shumway, will present an evening’s […]
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Eaton lawn, food sale LIVERMORE FALLS — The annual Inside Lawn and Food Sale at Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26, rain or shine. The food sale will feature Marcia’s World-Famous Dill Pickles and other delights. There will be great items and free coffee. […]
Proposed job, benefit cuts ‘off the table’ as RSU 9 budget vote approaches
FARMINGTON — Taxpayers from Mt. Blue Regional School District’s 10 towns voiced angry objections to the cuts in next year’s proposed $28.9 million budget. Dozens of voters crowded onto the bleachers for the Monday evening meeting, and others filled seats on the floor of the new high school gymnasium. The first hour’s debate concerned the […]
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VFW holding chicken barbecue JAY — A chicken barbecue will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, May 25, at the VFW, Route 133. $8. 897-5112. Living School open house TEMPLE — Koviashuvik Local Living School will hold its Ice Cream Open House from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26. The event will feature […]