FARMINGTON — The Gold LEAF Institute and Mantor Library at the University of Maine Farmington have been selected by the Maine Humanities Council to offer “Let’s Talk About It”, a free reading and discussion group with copies of books available on loan. This program is provided by the Maine Humanities Council in cooperation with the […]

FARMINGTON — Everyone’s Resource Depot (ERD) invites children and adults to make your valentines with us at workshops on Feb. 10 through Feb. 14 from 3-5 p.m. A variety of materials will be available — yarn and trim, card stock and envelopes, sequins, small beads, odd bits of lace, pretty ribbons, and printed wallpapers and […]

FARMINGTON — Mission teams from all over the northeast come to western Maine to share their talents and caring with area homeowners, who without assistance with labor and/or materials, would be unable to make needed repairs and maintenance to their homes. Many of the volunteers take vacation time to be here. Painting, roof repairs, porches, […]

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Western Maine Area Agency on Aging, announced that Mark Prevost of Auburn has joined the board of directors. He is the Resident Services Director at Schooner Estates Senior Living Community in Auburn, where he has worked for the past twenty-two years. His other volunteer involvements include the Elks Lodge, Rotary […]

FARMINGTON — The Happy Handy Helpers group met on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the Franklin County Extension Office. Amy Palmer led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and Homemaker Creed. Then she introduced the new officers for 2020. They are Amy Palmer- President, Linda Gramlich-Vice President, Sheryl Titcomb-Secretary, Barbara Lambert-Treasurer, and Linda Brown-Advisory […]

FARMINGTON — The next meeting of the Franklin County Democratic Committee (FCDC) will be on Sunday, February 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Mallett School in Farmington. The session will conclude in time for football fans to find an appropriate device to watch the Superbowl. At its January gathering, the FCDC hosted Congressman […]

STATE — Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that strengthen communities are encouraged to apply to the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The Western Mountains Committee, a volunteer committee of Franklin and Somerset county residents and community leaders, reviews grants and makes recommendations for funding. The deadline for applying is February […]

FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area and Western Maine CA$H are ready to serve, announces Skowhegan Savings Bank as Tax Site Sponsor Tax season is here, and we are ready. The Western Maine CA$H (Creating Assets, Savings & Hope) Coalition has been working hard in the off-season and we have an amazing group of […]

FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Extension Homemakers started the facial tissue campaign in 2014 after becoming aware of a huge need throughout Franklin County and have continued it every year since. Elementary students seem to be most vulnerable to colds and the flu. Although school districts do budget for facial tissues, it is never enough. […]