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Farmington library receives grant
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library has received a grant from the Franklin County Fund and the Western Mountains Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to purchase laptops, iPads, and air purifiers for the library. These items will allow the library to do some unique programming that is a hybrid between in-person and virtual events, […]
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Farmington Recreation Summer programs
FARMINGTON — Summer of 2021 Youth Program Directory. The Farmington Recreation Department is located at the Farmington Community Center, 127 Middle Street, Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. p: (207) 778-3464 Check out our Facebook Page for more info on upcoming programs! facebook.com/farmingtonrec Director of Parks and Recreation: Matthew L. Foster, […]
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‘Mushroom Day’ is coming
FARMINGTON — Join us on Saturday, July 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a full day of everything mushrooms. We’ll have a brief introduction to mushroom biology and life cycle led by Jula Moll-Rocek and Ellie Sloane-Barton, followed by a foraging walk led by experienced forager Cynthia Hoeh Stancioff. We’ll share a potluck […]
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Program aimed to help police, people with disabilities
STATE — The state of Maine is launching a new program aimed at helping Mainers with disabilities stay safe. When a person with disabilities or cognitive impairment encounters a law enforcement officer, they can have a difficult time communicating pertinent information. This barrier can create a significant challenge for officers trying to help the individual. […]
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Grange kicks off Building Campaign with Yard Sale
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Grange kicked off a fund raising event for building repairs and restoration with a yard, food and plant sale this past weekend, which was such a success that the members plan to do more during the summer months. The grange members have been getting estimates for painting, masonry, and other repairs […]
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Upcoming Rotary Events
FARMINGTON — The Annual Farmington Rotary Yard Sale is back after taking a hiatus last year due to the pandemic. The yard sale will take place on Saturday, June 26, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. across from Wiles Funeral Home, 140 Farmington Falls Road ( US Route 2). Lots of great treasures will be found! […]
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Community health needs being surveyed
AUGUSTA — We are excited to share that Healthy Living for ME™ (HL4ME™) is conducting a statewide Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Phase I of this assessment includes the dissemination and participation of a twenty-nine question virtual survey. The survey should take approximately eight minutes to complete and will provide HL4ME™ with valuable insight on […]
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Carrabassett Library summer reading program: Tails and Tales
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Traditionally, summer reading programs are designed to encourage elementary-aged children to keep reading during summer vacation. Preventing the “summer slide” continues to be the main objective of summer reading programs. For many families with elementary-aged children, the public library is the only community space available during the summer months where they can […]
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Lupine Festival headlines a fun weekend in Oquossoc
OQUOSSOC — The Outdoor Heritage Museum will host the 2021 Lupine Festival Art & Antique Show on the grounds of the museum, in Oquossoc, on Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Over 30 booths will fill the grounds with various vendors offering bargains on antiques, crafts, and works of art making for some […]