FARMINGTON — The Farmington Summer Fest is celebrating 60 years of a continuous summer festival in downtown Farmington, except for one summer at the height of Covid, when plans were aborted. This year, on Saturday, July 26, Summer Fest organizers will bring to life their exciting plans for the kind of fun, food, and entertainment […]
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Phillips is seeking Wonderland volunteers
PHILLIPS — The Wonderland Children’s Festival of the Imagination is a two-day event held in Phillips, on August 15–16. It celebrates creativity and imagination for children of all ages through 8–10 immersive activity areas. Volunteers, who remain in character as magical beings, help guide children through experiences like: · The Plummery – The festival’s entrance booth, where […]
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Extension offers online equine series
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension announces a virtual Equine Speaker Series for 2025. The theme of the summer webinar series is “From Foaling to Farewell: Essential Knowledge Covering the Equine Lifecycle,” with presentations by topic experts from Maine and across the country. All webinars start at 6 p.m. EST. The first in […]
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Phillips Children’s Foundation plans grand opening
PHILLIPS — The Phillips Community Church and the Phillips Children’s Foundation are excited to announce the grand opening of the Phillips Children’s Foundation, located at the Phillips Community House, 31 Main Street in Phillips, Maine. Join us on Sunday, June 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. to celebrate this joyful occasion. Visitors can enjoy cake […]
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Phillips Wonderfest 2025 is Saturday
PHILLIPS — Join the fun at Wonderfest 2025 on Saturday, June 21, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 43 Main Street, Phillips (Morning Bridge Center backyard). Enjoy live music from three bands – Into the Wild, Unknown Legend, and Sagittarius Rising—plus a late-night jam session. There’ll be BBQ, vegan food, a beer garden, and […]
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SeniorsPlus announces June classes and support groups
Franklin County classes include: Knitting Class Dates: Tuesdays, June 3 and 17 (every other Tuesday), from Noon–2 p.m. Facilitator: Sue LeDoux Location: SeniorsPlus Wilton Interested in learning a new skill? Wanting to further your knitting knowledge? This is the class for you! Sue has been knitting for over 50 years and strongly advocates for the mental health benefits […]
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Farmington Rotary Fishing Derby results
FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary recently held a well-attended fishing derby for youth at Fish’n Play on the Titcomb Hill Road in Farmington. 29 participants cast their luck and poles. Winners were: 10 -14 years: Nick Spencer Wyatt Goodheart Elijah Tibetts 7-9 years: Benjamin Rocko Max Thompson Grayson Abbott
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Play The Reading Game at Farmington library
FARMINGTON — The Summer Reading Program at the Farmington Public Library at 117 Academy Street in Farmington will begin June 13 and run through August 8. You can sign up anytime. Read or listen to books in any format from any source and win prizes as you improve your reading skills. You don’t need a […]
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Carrabassett Valley library offers reading for summer
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Sign-up begins for the Summer Reading Program on June 10 at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library WES Booth Reading’s Ambassador presents Reading is Magic! Children signing up for the Summer Reading Program receive a finger puppet, reading log, stickers, and bookmarks, plus 2 free books, while supplies last. Borrow a stack […]
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‘Color Our World’ Summer Reading Program set
JAY — On Monday, June 30, at 5 p.m., join the Jay-Niles Memorial Library as they kick off the Summer Reading Program with a family-friendly performance from Silver Circus! Don’t miss this thrilling, interactive show for all ages! Andrew Silver is a multi-talented professional variety entertainer who fuses magic, juggling, and physical comedy into his […]