Patrons of Farmington Public Library expressed good wishes to librarian Maurie Stockford of Mount Vernon on her last day at the library. Stockford has accepted a position as the new library director for RSU 40, comprising Waldoboro, Warren, Washington, Friendship and Union. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal)
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Farmington Public Library lists art raffle winners
The Farmington Public Library has announced the winners of their art raffle. At left, winner Scott Morrison displays “Dialogue” by Dona Seegers and above, winner Kathy Beaubien, at left, displays the Mary McFarland print she won. She is shown with library director, Maurie Stockford. Other winners include Erin Seegery, who won a mirror made by Jan Royal; […]
Public meets artists at reception
A meet-and-greet reception for “Reunion Exhibit” artists took place recently at the Farmington Public Library. The artists shown with Maurie Stockford, at right, are, from left, Mary McFarland, Dona Seegers and Penny Hall. Jan Royall was unavailable for the photograph. The artists donated five pieces for a raffle. The drawing will be held in mid-December, and […]
Photography raffle winners
The Farmington Public Library has announced the winners of the photography raffle. One winner is Kathleen Knight, shown with her photograph done by Cindy Rehagen Langewisch of Small Falls. The Farmington Public Library has announced the winners of the photography raffle. One winners is Case Enoch, shown here with his photograph done by Jo Josephson.
Farmington library raising money for furnace
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library has redesigned areas to make better use of space and enhanced services to patrons. Now, it is raising money for a new furnace and heat pumps for the two-story granite building at 117 Academy St. Library board Chairwoman Barbara Marshall said $16,000 is needed for a furnace and $5,000 […]
Storytelling at Farmington Public Library
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library invites the public and especially those who enjoy listening to storytellers, or who have a story to tell, to share a time with Jo Radner, folklorist, storyteller, writer and oral historian, from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 8. Radner will introduce experienced tellers who will offer a variety of artful […]
Registration is open for library summer reading program
FARMINGTON — Registration has begun for the Summer Reading Program, “Build a Better Summer,” at the Farmington Public Library, 117 Academy St. The program, open to children of all ages, readers and listeners, will include reading, games, and prizes. Children will keep a record of their reading and earn prizes.The program is free, open to […]
Local artist’s paintings to be raffled
The Meet and Greet reception for artists Joyce Dubay, middle, and Marjorie Austin, right, took place recently at the Farmington Public Library. The artists are shown here with library Director Maurie Stockford. Two of Dubay’s paintings to be raffled off are shown resting on the shelf. The reception was well attended with many of the […]