FARMINGTON — The Farmington Parks and Recreation Department received an overwhelming response for its new take on the classic trunk-or-treat. At a time where typical Halloween events might not be possible, the Recreation Department decided to get creative and provide an event where children can still enjoy the holiday safely. The Drive-Through Spooktacular took place […]

NEW SHARON:— Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District is sponsoring a Pond Building and Maintenance Workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at the Masonic Hall – 48 Mercer Rd, Rte 2 in New Sharon. This class will allow anyone needing contractor re-certification credits to extend their license for three […]

REGION — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new club for youth ages 5–19 who are new, or interested in becoming, 4-H members. Meetings will be held from 6–7 p.m. starting Nov. 18 and continuing Dec. 16 and Jan. 20. The “4-H for All” club is a way for youth and families […]

FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting a Basic On-Site Wastewater System Installation Course on Tues., Nov. 17, with a storm date of Nov. 19, for contractors, code enforcement officers, licensed plumbing inspectors, and site evaluators. This course will be held at The New Sharon Masonic Hall, 46 Mercer […]

FARMINGTON FALLS — The old Farmington Falls Fire Company sign had been on the building for over fifty years.  Some of the letters had started falling off and the wood was decaying.  It was decided that a new sign was needed.  Plywood, primer paint, red paint, yellow paint, paint brushes, nails, and screws were purchased […]

As Halloween celebrations shift in response to COVID-19, NFPA urges caution when decorating with candles and electrical lighting

FARMINGTON —For many years Farmington Rotary has sponsored a window painting contest for area youth in downtown Farmington. Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year Rotary invites youth to participate in a virtual Halloween Art Contest. Here’s how it will work: Create your masterpiece at home – however you choose.  It could be a painting […]

FARMINGTON — United Way and Titcomb Mountain are joining forces for the third year to present ‘Trail of Terror’ a haunted walk to be held at Titcomb Mountain on October 30 and October 31 from 7 10 p.m. Trail of Terror is sponsored by Poland Spring, State Farm Insurance, and Twitchell Fuel/Sandy River Cash Fuel. […]

PHILLIPS — This annual event presented by the Phillips Area Community Center will take place on Sunday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the center on 21 Depot St in Phillips. To register a pumpkin, it is $5 which includes admission to the day’s events all others wishing to view the display […]

LIVERMORE — In the spirit of its annual Pie Social held each fall, the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center is hosting a Pie Sale Drive Thru on Sunday, October 18, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Homemade pies for sale whole or by the slice. A variety of flavors will be available while supplies last. The […]