FARMINGTON — Come out for a fun night of painting with The Gypsy Canvas, and support Franklin County 4-H. Friday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. Located in The Landing at UMF. The cost is $25 per person, all supplies provided. No prior painting skills are needed. Leave with a beautiful painting to perhaps use as […]

WILTON — On Thursday, October 31, Bobby Brisard and Jamison Luke from DELL Technologies presented 35 laptop computers to LEAP’s Executive Director Darryl Wood. As an organization, LEAP has been purchasing DELL computer equipment for many years. On September 16, more than 20 laptops were destroyed in the explosion that leveled the organization’s central office […]

FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary launches the holiday season on Chester Greenwood Day with its annual Festival of Trees which will be held at the Farmington Community Center on Middle Street in Farmington on Saturday, December 7. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for viewing of 23 full size trees, five tabletop trees and 10 wreaths. […]

MADRID — The Madrid Historical Society (MHS) has been hosting Christmas celebrations in the community for many years.  The Children’s Christmas Party has been an annual event longer than anyone can remember, originally sponsored by the town. When the town unorganized in 2000 and the historical society was formed, MHS happily continued the tradition. And […]

PHILLIPS — For the first time, artisans in the Phillips area displayed their talents for the “Pumpkins on Parade” celebration held Oct 27 at the (PACC) Phillips Area Community Center. Twenty pumpkins were gathered in their best costumes, some beautiful, some gross, funny, pretty, scary and last of all, most original. Orange was the color […]

REGION — The annual WinterKids App membership is now available. Families who purchase a membership and download the app will have access to offers on lift tickets, equipment rentals, gear, and much more at over 80 recreational areas and retailers around Maine and New Hampshire. New offers will be added to the app regularly throughout […]

FARMINGTON — Farmington Wal-Mart will hold an Honoring Veterans Program Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. Tom Saviello will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Store manager Greg Patterson will welcome veterans and guests prior to everyone reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem will be sung by Wal-Mart Customer Service Manager Kate Smith. Farmington Emblem […]

FARMINGTON — USDA Funding for 2021: How Should the Money be Spent? The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in cooperation with the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District, welcomes all local residents with an interest in conservation practices on private agricultural lands and woodlands to participate in a Local Working Group meeting at […]