SKOWHEGAN— The Hight Family of Dealerships celebrates 110 years in business by announcing a beer collaboration with Bigelow Brewing— Hight’s Tin Can Sailor—the first known brewery and auto dealership collaboration in the country. Together the two Skowhegan businesses have launched “Hight’s Tin Can Sailor” a Scotch Ale honoring the late Lt. S. Kirby Hight’s legacy […]
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Chesterville Family Fun Day held
The Chesterville Family Fun Day was organized in just three weeks and was held Aug. 14. The theme was “Let Freedom Ring”. The parade began in North Chesterville and proceeded down the Valley Road to the Chesterville Town Office on the Dutch Gap Road. The flag raising was at 10 with the national anthem sung […]
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Cruise In/Car Hop coming to Aug. 22
FARMINGTON — Sunday, August 22 brings an entertaining afternoon/evening filled with live music and food while viewing classic cars at Fairbanks Union Church, 583 Fairbanks Road, Farmington. Revel in an evening with live music emanating from Gambol Creek, Jeff and Donna Wells while sitting in your car or at picnic tables enjoying fare cooked by […]
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Maine wildlife – stay safe, keep them safe
A virtual program presented by Misfits Rehab
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Maine Woodland Owners announces August forestry programs
REGION — Maine Woodland Owners will be offering a slate of forestry education events in August, many in partnership with local land trusts and conservation agencies. The organization sponsors over 50 programs throughout the state each year to support woodland owners and stewards in managing their land. These events are attended by several hundred people, […]
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Food council welcomes coordinator
REGION — Formed in 2017, the Greater Franklin Food Council has a mission to foster a robust food system in Western Maine by bringing people together to ensure access to nutritious food; promote local farmers; and advocate for food-related programs and policies that strengthen our communities. The Greater Food Council is pleased to announce it […]
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Vienna Union Hall awarded Sheltered Venue Grant
VIENNA — The Vienna Union Hall (VUH) Association has been awarded a Sheltered Venue Operators Grant from the US Small Business Administration. The Grant of $6040, while small by comparison to others awarded to larger venues, will help the Vienna Union Hall to keep operating after having to shut down in 2020 because of the […]
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Farmington Rotary Club parade winners named
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Rotary Club recently announced the winners of this years Independence Day parade. Agricultural/Animal: First Place, $50 — Charlie the Pony; Second Place, $25, York Farm Antique Car/Truck/Tractor: First Place, $50 — Donald Hamlin and Mustang; Second Place, $25 — Craig Hutchinson (Corvette); Third Place, Ribbon — Raymond Wacome and Chevy Float: […]
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United Way’s fifth annual Color Me United 5k run/walk
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is excited to offer our fifth annual Color Me United 5K Run/Walk this year. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, with a huge color explosion at the Narrow Gauge Movie Theater parking lot, right off Front Street. The race will end […]
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Historical society holds birdhouse sale
TEMPLE — The Temple Historical Society will be selling bird houses and feeders on Saturday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Temple Town Hall, proceeds to support the work of the Society in protecting the village’s archives. Building the 20 bird houses and 10 feeders was a project begun by Arthur Mitchell […]