AUBURN — The Maine Iris Society will host its 42nd Annual Median Iris & Spring Flower Show at the Auburn Middle School on Saturday, June 4, from 1:30 – 4 p.m. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Iris enthusiasts, gardeners and volunteers from Maine and New Hampshire will arrive early that morning to […]
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Annual benefit plant sale
FARMINGTON — Old South First Congregational Church’s annual plant sale will continue through June 5th at 125 Woodfield Drive in Farmington, 1 mile from center of town, off Perham Street. The plant selection changes daily and consists primarily of perennials. Herbs, veggie seedlings, houseplants, and shrubs including lilacs from Simply Lilacs (State inspected/licensed) may be […]
Sunflowers for Ukraine quilt raffle
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library is holding a Quilt Raffle to raise money for World Central Kitchen/Ukraine. The “Sunflowers for Ukraine” quilt was made and donated by CV Library Board Member Peggy Bishop. The raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. The drawing will be made during Sugarloaf’s Homecoming weekend […]
Winners of Farmington Earth Day prizes
FARMINGTON — The winners of prizes from the 9th Annual Earth Day Cleanup April 22 were recently presented by this year’s organizer Jessica Casey. Winning the happiest cleanup volunteer group or family were Katie Arnold and her children Arabella, Kegan, and Colton. They received a gift card from Twice Sold Tales. The award for oddest […]
Falls Fire Co., slates yard sale, barbecue
FARMINGTON FALLS — The Falls Fire Co., Inc. in Farmington Falls has set the date for their annual Yard Sale and Chicken Barbecue. It will be on Saturday, July 16, 2022, taking place on Philbrick Park which can be accessed on Rt. 2 known as the Farmington Falls Road or 114 Philbrick Road. Mark your […]
Food Council conducting surveys
FARMINGTON — Food – we need it, we like it, we want it. And more and more is grown locally. Greater Franklin Food Council, started in 2017 with help from United Way and others, is on the job. It supports gardens in local elementary schools, connects our communities on food topics, promotes local food consumption, […]
Maine Preservation grant recipients for 2022
YARMOUTH — Maine Preservation, partnering for a third year with The 1772 Foundation, awarded one-for-one matching grants totaling $125,000 to 24 nonprofit organizations maintaining historic buildings in Maine. The grants ranged in amount from $2,500 to the grant maximum of $10,000. Grants were provided for exterior repair and restoration including painting, surface restoration, chimneys, porches, roofs, […]
MaineHealth’s Access to Care celebrates 20 years
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital is hosting an open house to celebrate MaineHealth’s Access to Care program, which for 20 years has connected the most vulnerable populations to affordable health insurance and free and low-cost health care and medications. The event which is open to the public will be held Thursday, May 19, from 3-5 […]
Old South Church 2022 Concert Series event
FARMINGTON — Live music returns to Old South Church located at 235 Main Street in Farmington on Friday, May 20, featuring Seán Heely and Beth Patterson, and guest appearance by U.S. Junior Scottish Fiddling Champion, Owen Kennedy of Readfield. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m., with concert kick off at 7 p.m. There will be […]
Join United Way’s annual meeting, campaign celebration
FARMINGTON — Ayuh Cidah and Outlaw Pizza will be the spectacular site of this year’s Annual Meeting and Campaign Celebration on Wednesday, May 25, from 5 – 7 p.m. The cidery is located at Morrison Hill Orchard on Morrison Hill Road in Farmington. Come celebrate with United Way of the Tri-Valley Area, meet funded organizations, […]