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Yard sale FARMINGTON — On Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Roderick- Crosby Post 28 American Legion Auxiliary will hold an end of the year yard sale on Route 4 across from South Strong Road, to benefit local Veteran’s services. Very low prices on really good stuff. For more information call 778-4058 Book Sale […]

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Film Festivals FARMINGTON — The Outdoor Heritage Museum will host an International Fly Fishing Film Festival sponsored by Skowhegan Savings on Sunday Sept. 6 (Labor Day Weekend) at 7:30 p.m., at the Narrow Gauge Drive In Cinema, in Farmington. Tickets are $15 per carload, and the drive-in has a capacity of 55 cars. Tickets available […]

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Dinner, auction FAYETTE — On August 29, Friends of Starling Halls will be cooking up take out Smoked Pork Rib Dinner with all the fixings, a Silent Auction and a Live Auction at the Fayette Fire Station, 2475 Main Street. Chase Morrill from Maine Cabin Masters will be there around 4:30 p.m., or so for […]

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4-H REGION — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Maine Cooperative Extension created a virtual exhibit hall for Maine 4-H members in lieu of traditional exhibits normally shown during fair season. UMaine Extension 4-H members from across the state have entered over 180 projects to this inaugural Maine State Virtual Fair, ranging from […]

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Barbecue CHESTERVILLE — There will be a chicken barbecue on Saturday, August 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Chesterville Town Hall, 409 Dutch Gap Road. The proceeds will benefit the family of Chesterville firefighter Christina Pandora. The cost will be $8 per meal. Veterans REGION — The newest benefit offered to Maine […]

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Lobster Dinner FARMINGTON — Farmington American Legion Post 28 is hosting its annual Lobster Dinner, Take Out Only, and with reserved pre-sale tickets to ensure all are served. No sales at the door.  The dinner will be held on Friday, August 14, from 5-7 p.m., with curb-side delivery to your car at the post driveway […]

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BBQ CHESTERVILLE — Chicken BBQ Saturday, at Chesterville Town Hall, Aug 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until gone! $8 per meal.  Proceeds to benefit the family of Christina Pandora, Chesterville firefighter who lost her battle with leukemia  Supper Cancelled NEW VINEYARD —The Porter Lake Association Annual Bean Hole Bean Supper is cancelled […]

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Fundraiser FARMINGTON — The American Legion Post 28, Farmington, is hosting its annual car wash fundraiser on Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., rain date Sunday. Location is former Pro-Service garage, now Wiles monument shop, Farmington Falls Road, in Farmington. Donations of any amount gratefully accepted, helping to support local veterans services. For […]

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Wilton Methodist WILTON – 9 a.m. Sunday, July 5. The Wilton Methodist Church will reopen under the state’s coronavirus guidelines and welcome new pastor Lorrie Akens. There will be organ music, but no singing, and social distancing observed. Thrift Shop WILTON — The Church Mouse Thrift Shop is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to […]

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Sandy River Rd CHESTERVILLE — Monday, June 29 at 1 p.m., the highway department, the project engineer, and the 30 Mile River Watershed Association will be meeting at the Sandy River Road project site. Procedure, materials needed, and other specifics questions that the highway department might have with regards to their role in the project […]