REGION — In response to recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, Governor Mills has lifted all capacity limits and requirements to physically distance in public outdoor settings in Maine as of May 24. As a result, Maine Woodland Owners will be offering a full slate of in person field programs this summer and fall. […]
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Friends of Starling Hall plant sale
FAYETTE — Starling Hall, located at 2769 Main Street – Rte 17 – in Fayette has two June events on its calendar. On Saturday, June 5, the fourth annual spring plant sale will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers will come right off the grill and will be available for […]
Despite pandemic, parishes help Haiti
REGION —Parishes across Maine have found ways to lend a helping hand to Haiti, support and care that has extended nearly 2,000 miles over many years and into the hearts of thousands in need. For over 15 years, St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay have been paired with […]
Families participated in Into the Woods program
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Recreation Department is overjoyed with how many families participated in its Into the Woods program. This program was developed to encourage families to explore the beauty of Maine while getting exercise outside and spending quality time together. In cooperation with Powder House Hill Trails and 7 Lakes Alliance the recreation department […]
Sugarloaf gives $2K to school ski club
REGION — The Sugarloaf Ski Club awarded a grant of $2000 to the Solon Elementary School Ski Club. The Solon Elementary Ski Club’s mission is to get students outside and active during the winter by introducing them to cross country skiing, a lifetime sport. The money will be used to purchase new Nordic skis and […]
Maine parishes receive Matthew 25 awards and grants
PORTLAND—Two Maine parishes have been named recipients of Matthew 25 Awards which include grants ranging from $3,000 to $5,000. The awards, which are presented by Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry program, are given to parishes to assist them in expanding their capacity to serve more people or to develop a new social ministry. The […]
United Way announces first Scavaganza
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area will host its first Scavaganza, a family friendly outdoor scavenger hunt starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 15. The ‘hunt’ is expected to last 1.5 to 2 hours. Registered teams will hunt for a series of clues and complete challenges in Greater Franklin County. Stops will include […]
Overdose prevention kits now available for new moms
Family first aid kit with naloxone provided to all new families