WILTON — At the December 12 meeting Hazel Flagg stepped down as the Wilton Day Extension Homemakers President. Cherilyn Klinker will be the new President for 2020. On Jan 9, we had 17 members present for our meeting. Patty Benson did the program on Senior Nutrition and Healthy snacks. She had snacks she handed out […]

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — In honor of the Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center’s 10th Birthday, the Library Board of Directors would like to sponsor a scholarship for children ages 4-13 for a week at Outdoor Adventure Camp! Eligible recipients must be year-round residents of Carrabassett Valley and are required to complete an application. Please […]

FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Extension Homemakers Advisory Board became aware that elementary students seem especially prone to colds and flu. So in 2014, we voted to start a community project to fill a need for facial tissues. Although school districts do budget for facial tissues, it is never enough. In the past we had […]

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Come celebrate 10 years of sharing in our new building! All of us at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center want to express our gratitude to the town of Carrabassett Valley, town office staff, and the supportive select board for continuing to support the library to meet the needs of […]

FARMINGTON — Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice’s volunteer program is gearing up for their 2020 Winter/Spring hospice volunteer training classes, in Farmington. Hospice volunteers provide companionship both in home settings, nursing facilities and at the Hospice House on Stetson Road, in Auburn. In addition, there are many volunteer opportunities that build upon people’s interests and […]

PHILLIPS — Plans for the Fifth Annual True Stories and Tall Tales are now getting underway at the Phillips Area Community Center (PACC). The event takes place on Saturday, January 25 at 5 p.m., starting with a pot luck supper followed by stories at 6 p.m. On the story menu are Winona Davenport, storyteller, author, […]

LEWISTON — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host Maine Garden Day on March 14, 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave., Lewiston. Back after a five-year hiatus, this day-long conference includes 30 hands-on, informational workshops in both half- and quarter-day sessions. Topics range from grafting fruit trees to growing […]

FARMINGTON — Tax season is here. Let the Western Maine CA$H Coalition help you with your taxes this year. Call (207) 778-7954 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment to have your taxes done for free until March 14. Taxes will be prepared on the first floor of the Roberts Learning Center (224 Main Street, […]

FARMINGTON — Titcomb Mountain rang in the New Year with a free family-friendly ski event! Participants enjoyed a New Years eve event with free skiing, fireworks and a celebration with cake and ice cream at midnight. FARMINGTON —The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce partnered with Titcomb Mountain to pull this event together. A prime sponsorship […]

KINGFIELD — Last month, Kingfield Elementary School (KES) donated more than 880 food items collected during its food drive to Mt. Abram Regional Health Center’s food pantry. 25 students in grades one through eight contributed more than 12 boxes and bags of food to the health center in December. KES also donated collected food to […]