FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to be hosting Juliet Hinely, Peabody and Audie Award-winning podcast producer and sound designer, as a featured Libra Scholar sponsored by the UMF Art & Design program for the 2024 fall semester. Hinely comes to audio from the world of visual art and loves the […]

FARMINGTON — This September, an exciting addition to the local literary scene makes its debut in Farmington. The Thursday Island Reading Series – a collaboration between Devany Doak and Garrett Booksellers, Twice Sold Tales, and The Rustica Journal – invites acclaimed authors to read their work and, in the spirit of classic Maine summer camps, […]

KINGFIELD – Celebrate the changing of the seasons this fall with the tenth annual Harvest Festival, hosted and organized by Maine Mountain Children’s House on Sept. 28th  from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The beloved local event welcomes families and friends from across the region for an afternoon of live music, fresh food, and kid-focused […]

ORLANDO — Stephan Bunker, former selectperson and retiree from the Maine 9-1-1 system, has returned from Orlando where he was a presenter at the largest gathering of 9-1-1 public safety professionals each year. Bunker attended the annual conference of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, International (APCO Intl), held in Orlando. FL. each August, […]

WILTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in September. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]

MADRID — The High Peaks Alliance is calling on all outdoor enthusiasts to join us for an exhilarating day of stewardship on the Fly Rod Crosby Trail (FRCT) on August 24 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Led by the HPA’s Recreation Ranger, Matt Kusper, this trail day promises to be rewarding. “Our efforts will […]

EAST MADRID — The High Peaks Alliance (HPA), in collaboration with Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Adventure Camp, organized a field day for campers at the Perham Stream Birding Trail. Campers learned to use a compass from two esteemed guides, Mike Tuminaro from the Maine Professional Guides Association (MPGA) and Brent West from HPA. Under their guidance, […]

FARMINGTON —  On August 20 at 5:30 p.m., 106 Heritage Circle, in Farmington, Mary Batt has been gardening since she worked side by side with her mother pulling weeds and identifying plants wherever they lived. She has parlayed this long-time love of gardening into her home at 106 Heritage Circle in Granite Heights, where she […]

FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary is celebrating 100 years in 2025. This milestone anniversary will see many centennial celebrations including a crosswalk-art painting project and a gala in the summer. Periodically, Farmington Rotarians are spotlighted for their work in the community now and in the past 100 years. It is a great way to get to […]

REGION — SeniorsPlus, a leading organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for aging adults and people with disabilities, is looking for committed volunteers for its Money Minders program. Volunteers are needed in Franklin, and Oxford counties This program pairs well-trained volunteers with clients who need help managing their monthly bills. By reducing overdraft […]