Farmington Maine
Mock drunk driving wreck scene planned in Farmington for students
FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) — A mock drunken driving accident scene will be created in Farmington in hopes of giving college students a graphic reminder of the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. The University of Maine at Farmington and NorthStar EMS, the regional ambulance service for Franklin County, are collaborating on the event at the […]
Franklin County arrest log
* Joshua Brann, 25, Phillips, probation revocation, April 16, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * William R. Guenther, 51, Farmington, two counts — failure to pay fines/fees, April 16, no bail listed, Farmington Police Department. * Matthew R. Kerr, 21, New Sharon, probation revocation and failure to pay fines/fees, April 16, no bail […]
Wellness program honors participants
FARMINGTON — LEAP Inc. held its W.O.W. Finale event in April. Working On Wellness is a 12-week program supporting healthy lifestyles, education, increased activity and weight loss. Throughout the program, participants enjoyed a variety of activities including: snowshoeing the Maine Huts and Trails, volleyball, lunch and learns, well walks on the Whistle Stop trail, hiking […]
Political leaders engage UMF students
FARMINGTON — Conversations with Maine political leaders that expose students to who they are and what they are doing is the goal behind their visits to a political science class at the University of Maine at Farmington. State Sen. Tom Saviello was teaching environmental regulations and forestry classes when the university asked him to teach […]
Farmington’s first Fiddlehead Festival set for Saturday
FARMINGTON — Just in time for the first Fiddlehead Festival: A Celebration of Local Foods and Delicacies, the small, tightly coiled ferns showed up Friday, at least in some sunny sites in Farmington. The festival celebrates spring with an emphasis on local foods and includes a variety of speakers, workshops and activities. It takes place […]
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Wild West passport dinner WILTON — Wilson Grange will hold the final Passport Dinner of the season, with the theme Wild Wild West, at 6 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Wilson Grange in East Wilton. The dinner will be a wonderful opportunity to learn about Native Americans through drum and dance. The group will welcome […]
Carthage man arrested in year-old burglary
FARMINGTON — A Carthage man was charged Thursday with burglarizing a house in Weld last year, after his DNA was found on evidence at the scene, Franklin County Deputy Nathan Reid said. Brandon E. Virgin, 24, was charged with felony burglary in the case, Reid said. A small amount of cash was taken in the […]
Champions for Children Basketball Tournament in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Sixth Annual Champions for Children Basketball Tournament will take place Friday through Sunday at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Dearborn Gym on High Street. Franklin Community Health Network (FCHN) is organizing the fundraiser. The tournament is held for Franklin Health Child & Adolescent Developmental Pediatrics, which treats children with developmental disabilities […]