Franklin Memorial Hospital has been recognized on the “All Cases” Meritorious list. FARMINGTON — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) as one of 78 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2022. As a participant in ACS NSQIP, […]
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Farmington Farmers’ Market holiday schedule
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Farmers’ Market has moved indoors to its winter home at the St. Joseph Center, 130 Quebec Street. Farmington’s winter market is held each Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., November through April. St. Joseph Center is located at the corner of Quebec and Middle Streets, near the UMF Fitness & Recreation […]
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Maine authors to support Lewiston victims
OCEAN PARK — Maine Authors for Lewiston, a group of more than 75 Maine authors, have joined together to support the victims of the recent tragedy in Lewiston. The group has organized a series of 10 book sales and signings, all free and open to the public, so that people can purchase books and meet […]
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Sandy River Players rehearsals underway
FARMINGTON — Sandy River Players is proud to announce that rehearsals are underway for the upcoming production of You Can’t Take It With You by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Following the recent hit productions of Into the Woods, several Cabaret nights, and the Children’s Summer Theater Camp production of Newsies, SRP is excited […]
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UMF Craft Fair seeks vendors for Dec. 2 event
FARMINGTON — The UMF Chester Greenwood Day Craft Fair is seeking entrepreneurs, artists and crafters interested in selling their homemade and creative goods at the annual, open-to-the-public holiday sales event. This year’s event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Olsen Student Center on campus. That date […]
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Extension offering virtual workshops to enhance youth development
STATE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Northeast Regional Volunteer Connection is offering a series of virtual interactive workshops aimed at empowering volunteers and leaders to create inclusive and supportive environments for youth. The free workshops, to be held from November to April via Zoom, will cover a range of topics, including LGBTQ+ […]
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Wildlife tracking talk Nov. 8 at UMF
FARMINGTON — On Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m., Western Maine Audubon is sponsoring a talk titled, “Wildlife Tracking in Maine” by Charles “Chuck” Hulsey. The talk, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall, at UMF. Hulsey will be sharing wildlife tracking and species ID tips […]
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Steven Pane to perform at UMF
FARMINGTON — Steven Pane, professor of music at UMF, will perform five, five-minute compositions on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m., in Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall, with a repeat performance Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 12:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Organized in the spirit of a playlist, the selection of […]
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World War I remembrance Nov. 11
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society is proud to host a special remembrance event, “No Higher Service: Franklin County Maine’s Fallen Soldiers of WWI,” which was created by local writer and amateur historian and genealogist, Glenn Miller. The free event is open to the public and will be held on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at 1:15 […]
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Extension offers Wabanaki perspectives on foodways
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is inviting the public to the virtual 2023 Horticulture Keynote on the Wabanaki perspective on foodways from noon-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16. Join Anthony Sutton, Passamaquoddy from Sipayik and assistant professor of Native American studies and food systems at the University of Maine, for his presentation titled […]