FARMINGTON — The Western Maine ATV, Canton Trail Riders and the Brettun’s Wheelers ATV Clubs will sponsor the 25th annual Whistle Stop Trail ATV Toy Run Saturday, Sept 11 rain or shine. Last year’s ride was technically cancelled due to COVID 19, but a shortened ride was held with Lisbon Hardcore Riders donating toys and […]
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Farmington Rec wraps up summer programs
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Recreation Department recently wrapped up its 2021 Summer Programs. This year the Director Matthew Foster, and Assistant Director Jennifer Savage worked to come up with a plan to allow them to reach more children. They knew that the past year was challenging for all, and left children needing some normalcy in […]
Extension to hold food preservation webinar Sept. 23
FORT KENT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online class on dehydrating and freezing for food preservation from 6–7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23. Learn how to safely preserve foods by blanching and freezing, or by using a food dehydrator. Freezing instructions and a dehydration food guide will be emailed following the webinar. Registration […]
Reeds Mill Church cancels events
MADRID – For the second year in a row Reeds Mill Church will cancel its annual September Hymn Sing, originally scheduled for September 12, due to COVID-19 and its variant. Started in 1978, the September Hymn Sing, held at night in order to appreciate the beauty of the original church lanterns aglow, has become a […]
Farmington Rec needs volunteer soccer coaches
FARMINGTON — Farmington’s Recreation program is in need of volunteer soccer coaches. There are some “perks” to volunteering to coach soccer: Coaches receive free registration for their children in the program; all practices are pre-planned for you and staff is available to support you at every practice and game; with the help, coaching will only […]
Outdoor fun at Rangeley Trail Town Festival
RANGELEY — What’s it like to hike the Appalachian Trail (AT)? How can you best manage a long-distance hike? What are some of the best shorter hikes near Rangeley? Learn this and more from seasoned outdoor enthusiasts at the Ninth Rangeley Trail Town Festival on Saturday September 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music, […]
Farmington Public Library is now fine-free
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library is now fine-free following a unanimous vote at the August 12th board meeting. The library will no longer be charging late fines for overdue items. There has been a growing trend over the last few years of libraries eliminating overdue fines, and the Farmington Public Library is happy to […]
Daughters of Union Veterans meet
NORWAY —The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861 -1865 Hannah F Richardson Tent# 19 held their recent meeting at the home of sister Carlene Gavin on the shore of Norway Lake on July 29. There was a member from Delaware and two members from Colorado Springs CO attending via Zoom. Plans were […]
Western Maine Audubon presents program on aquatic invaders
REGION — Western Maine Audubon plans to present the first of its fall talk series at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. “What You Should Know About the Threat of Aquatic Invaders in Maine,” will be presented by Roberta Hill, invasive species program director for Lake Stewards of Maine. In this talk, Hill will address the […]
Rangeley Community Chorus to sing on August 28
RANGELEY — Rangeley Community Chorus presents “So Happy Together,” an evening of music about being together, happiness, singing, and being happy about being together and singing! The concert will be held on Saturday, August 28, at 7 p.m., at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. The concert will include songs presented by […]