CHESTERVILLE — The North Chesterville Extension Homemakers met on Tuesday, January 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chesterville Town Office. President, Sue Gill, welcomed 11 members and 8 guests. Alison Haines presented a program involving a wide assortment of herbs and spices. Alison passed around several samples for people to see and smell while she […]
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Winter Farmers’ Market to continue
FARMINGTON — Due to renewed interest in customers and vendors, the Farmington Grange has decided to continue the Winter Farmers Market on an altered schedule. Starting Feb 8, the Market will meet on EVEN dates, on Saturdays; in essence, every other Saturday. The times will be the same, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Due to an agreement […]
Rev. Crane retires after 17 years
FARMINGTON — The Rev. Susan Crane and her husband, Gary Wolcott, were recently honored for their service to Henderson Memorial Baptist Church and the community. Henderson’s congregation and community friends gathered in recognition of her retirement from HMBC at the end of December. Crane has served as pastor of the church for over 17 years, […]
Grants support census outreach for ‘Hard-to-Count Communities’
AUGUSTA — The Maine Census Outreach Fund 2020 (MCOF 2020) has awarded grants to 14 nonprofits with grants to support the participation of hard-to-count communities in the upcoming 2020 Census. Grants for statewide and community-based efforts were awarded through an open request for proposal process for statewide and community-based efforts and ranged from $5000 to […]
Farmington Rec announces winter programs
FARMINGTON —Farmington Recreation Department announced their winter programs and there is something for every age bracket. Youth Programs November 7 – April 16 – FREE Elementary After School Hours (1st – 5th Grade)Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Must pre-register) November 8 – April 17 – FREE Middle/High School After School Hours: […]
Farmington hires assistant Parks & Rec director
FARMINGTON —The Farmington Parks & Recreation has hired a new Assistant Director. Paris Duhamel has lived in Farmington for almost four years now and is an active member of the Farmington Fire Department. Before moving to Maine Paris lived in Colorado where she grew up and earned her bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Adams […]
Legionnaires donate Christmas gifts
FARMINGTON — Members & Auxiliary of the Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28 in Farmington have been collecting toys for donation to children being treated at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at the Maine Medical Center. Arriving just in time for Christmas is a pickup truck full of new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages. […]
Letters to Santa – Cape Cod Hill School
Ms. Richards 1st Grade Class at CCHS Dear Santa, People call me Mr. Jacob because I like it. I have been a good boy. For Christmas I want a side by side and a WRX. I love you Santa. Love, Jacob Dear Santa, How old are you? I have been a good girl. For […]