STATE — Maine Woodland Owners invites people of all ages to attend one of our five Tree ID Day events held throughout the state on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to noon (the Lyman location starts at 1, and ends at 3 p.m.). Admission is free and open to the public. Registration is […]
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TD Bank volunteers dig in at Travis Mills Foundation
ROME, MAINE — The Travis Mills Foundation welcomed an enthusiastic team of TD Bank volunteers from Auburn, Augusta, and Farmington to its Veterans Retreat this week, continuing a strong and impactful relationship dedicated to service. The team contributed 24 hours of volunteer time, completing vital gardening and groundskeeping projects that not only enhanced the […]
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Gorman Foundation awards $1.2 Million, $35K locally
STATE — The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 77 grants totaling $1.2 million to support nonprofits providing food, shelter, and other essential services to Mainers in need. Distributed through the Foundation’s 2025 Direct Services Grant Program, the funding will reach all 16 counties in the state. “As conditions shift at both the state and […]
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Farmington’s Old South Church plant sale slated
FARMINGTON — The Old South First Congregational Church annual plant sale, located at 125 Woodfield Drive (off Perham Street) in Farmington, began on Tuesday, May 13, and will continue through Sunday, June 8. The plant sale is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This self-serve plant sale features primarily perennials, lilacs, and […]
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Friends of Wilson Lake to host Watershed Survey Meeting
FARMINGTON — A recent 2024 survey of the Wilson Lake, Varnum Pond, and Pease Pond watersheds will be discussed at an informational meeting on Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. at the G. D. Cushing School in Wilton. Property owners in the three watersheds and other interested individuals are invited to attend the meeting to […]
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Franklin floods community forums to be held on impacts
COUNTY — The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency and the Franklin County Commissioners will be holding community forums to hear from those impacted by recent floods along the Sandy River Watershed in Franklin County and those concerned about future impacts. Homeowners, farmers, businesses, municipalities, and other landowners in the Sandy River watershed who have been […]
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Spectacular Farmington garden tour coming
FARMINGTON — Terri Neil, 125 Heritage Circle, Farmington, has been gardening – and learning – since she moved to New England in 1994. She had a friend who gave her sage advice and a garden plan, and that was all it took for her to get the bug. Terri was the alumni and parent […]
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Farmington’s Gold LEAF Institute Senior College kicks off
FARMINGTON — Learn more about Gold LEAF Institute (GLI) and our summer classes at GLI’s Summer Kickoff from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec Street in Farmington. The Summer Kickoff is free and open to the public. GLI is a member-run organization affiliated with the University of Maine […]
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Maine Forester Julie Davenport to Speak in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — Maine Forest Service district forester Julie Davenport will speak about Maine’s woodlands Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m. at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House. Ms. Davenport’s presentation at the Meeting House will be followed by a woods walk at a property near Norcross Pond. According to the Maine Forest Service website, […]
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Extension features soil health in virtual lunch and learn series
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present a 7-part online lunch and learn series, intended to help farmers take their soil health to the next level. The sessions will be held from noon–1 p.m. on Tuesdays, May 27 to July 8. The sessions are for farmers who have experience with soil health […]