WILTON— The Western Maine Play Museum (WMPM) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sandra Reed as its new Program Coordinator. She joined the museum staff in June and will play a key role in creating fun and engaging programs and experiences for children and families. In this new role, Sandie will be responsible for: […]

WILTON — Saying, “The government failed us,” David Trahan, executive director of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, spoke to members of the Wilton Fish and Game Association, explaining flaws in recently passed gun control legislation and outlining a legal challenge to the 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases due to go into effect soon. Trahan […]

PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — More than $105,000 in Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. MaineCF’s Western Mountains Grantmaking Committee awarded $94,450 to 14 regional organizations through the foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. MaineCF donors with advised funds made three additional grants totaling $11,477. 2024 […]

WILTON — Volunteers have been busily sorting and shelving books for the upcoming Wilton Free Public Library book sale. The sale will be held two days of the Blueberry Festival: Friday, August 2 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Saturday, August 3 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at 128 Weld Road, close to the Town […]

VIENNA – The Vienna Historical Society is back with its 39th year of Community Theatre at its finest. This year’s play is “Romance in Vienny” written by our own local playwright, Beverly Wight Smith and directed by Ellie Andrews. It will take place at the Vienna Union Hall located at 5 Vienna Mtn Rd in […]

RANGELEY — On Saturday, August 3, lovers of poetry will gather at 3:30 p.m. in the Rangeley Public Library to honor poet Hugh Ogden (1937-2006), formerly of Poets’ Island, Rangeley. Suzanne S. Rancourt will be the featured poet at the 17th annual Hugh Ogden Memorial Poetry Gathering. Sponsored by the Rangeley Public Library and the […]

FARMINGTON —“The Great Jungle Journey,” Vacation Bible School, (VBS) will be held at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham Street in Farmington, Monday through Friday, July 29 TO August 2. It’s an epic cruise from Genesis to Revelation from 9 a.m. to Noon each day as we focus on the Seven Cs of History. […]

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Rotary Club had a great turnout for the 4th of July Parade this year and would like to extend a sincere Thank You! to everyone who participated. There were participants in all 5 categories, with first place prizes awarded to: Hardy Farm for Best Agriculture The VFW for Best Military Service/Patriotic Randy […]