FARMINGTON — Looking for that special gift for the holidays? Visit the University of Maine at Farmington’s annual Arts & Crafts Show 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, in the UMF Olsen Student Center on South Street in Farmington. More than 60 crafters, artists, cottage industries and entrepreneurs will display their creative works […]

PHILLIPS — Pumpkins on Parade and pie and baked goods sale returns to Phillips PACC on Sunday, October 30. The multi-purpose pumpkin will make a showing at the “Pumpkins on Parade” and “Pie and Baked Goods Sale” at the Phillips Area Community Center (P.A.C.C.), 21 Depot St., Phillips, on October 30. Doors open to the […]

FARMINGTON — The Friends of Wilson Lake (FOWL) is very pleased to report receiving the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 2022 Community Service Award at the Chamber Annual Meeting held in Farmington, October 18, 2022. The award was unexpected, but very much appreciated! During the award presentation, incoming Chamber President Lee Nile talked of FOWL’s […]

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Farmers’ Market will move indoors to its winter location at the St. Joseph Center, 130 Quebec Street, starting on Saturday, Nov. 5. The winter market will be held Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., November through April. The market accepts SNAP/EBT as well as credit and debit cards.  Stretch your SNAP […]

FARMINGTON — The annual Farmington Rotary Window Painting Contest is back! It will be held Friday, October 28. Children sixth grade and under are invited to participate and compete for cash prizes. Registration will take place in front of the Pierce House on Main Street starting at 3 p.m. Window locations are assigned by grade. Painting […]

COUNTY — With a grant from the Betterment Fund in early 2022, the Greater Franklin Food Council (GFFC) hired Sue Davis of Kingfield to survey Franklin County farmers. The purpose was to establish a connection to farms and farmers and to prioritize long-term strategic goals for the Food Council. Of the 89 farmers identified 35 […]

LEWISTON — After three years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Safe Voices is once again hosting its annual Fall Mixer & Awards Ceremony in Lewiston. On October 20, Safe Voices friends and supporters will gather at the Bates Mill Atrium to celebrate organizations and individuals who have worked to support survivors of domestic abuse […]

FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Anfin Erickson, MD, a general surgeon, is providing patient care at Franklin Health Surgery and surgery at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Besides general surgery, Dr. Erickson’s specialties include thyroid/parathyroid and colon surgery. A high honors graduate of Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Dr. Erickson […]