FARMINGTON — Once again, the University of Maine at Farmington will be bringing a selection of engaging events on extraordinary topics to kick off the 2021 New Commons season. The UMF New Commons program provides a rich offering of free events including expert talks, discussions, films and more, many online, for the education and enjoyment […]

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REGION — For the past several weeks, Rotary District 7790, which includes the Farmington Rotary Club, has been working with the Maine Emergency Management in Augusta, and Districts 7780 in Southern Maine and 7810 in Eastern Maine. There is a need for IPADs and refrigerators throughout the state, primarily for first responders to store and […]

FARMINGTON — Non-Profit organization Mission at the Eastward has received a $30,000 Affordable Housing Challenge Grant from the LEAP Explosion Fund which United Way of the Tri-Valley Area administers. Funding will allow for the completion of renovations to the McCleary house which is next door to the Fairbanks Union Church in Farmington. The McCleary House […]

REGION — Sexual Assult Prevention and Response Services (SAPARS) is planning to hold a virtual support group for adult survivors (18+) of sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment beginning in early 2021.  This group is specifically for women who have worked with a therapist and who have a high level of healthy, self-coping skills. […]

REGION — Maine Woodland Owners will be hosting its annual Forestry Forum on January 21, 2021, and for the first time, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization’s largest indoor event of the year will be held completely online! The in-person version of this annual event has drawn over 300 attendees in the past, and […]

REGION — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and SCORE Maine will offer a four-session online accounting workshop for small farms and agricultural businesses using QuickBooks from 6–8:30 p.m. starting Feb. 15. The remaining dates for the webinar series are Feb. 17, Feb. 22 and Feb. 24. “QuickBooks for Farms” includes basic principles of accounting; tracking […]

REGION — Tax season is almost here, and it will look different this year. Due to the continuing pandemic our IRS-certified volunteers will be preparing taxes virtually…what this means? We will not have a tax site at UMF this year…we will have three ways for tax filers to get started: 1) Call 778-7954 and schedule […]

REGION — Walmart is kicking off 2021 by supporting communities across the U.S. through their round-up and donate campaign. From January 4th through January 29, 2021, customers can add a donation to United Way at the online checkout when they make a purchase through Walmart.com or on the Walmart app.  Donations will be distributed to United Way Worldwide […]

From the kitchen of: Carol James, of Strong, who sent in these tempting recipes. Soft Molasses Cookies (Gram Berry’s recipe) 1 cup sugar 1 cup molasses 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp of ginger ¼ tsp of allspice vanilla 1 tbs vinegar 2 heaping tsp of soda 3/4 cup lard 1 cup of hot water turned […]