Western Maine Audubon presents its final talk of the year.
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Historical society presents ‘The Lost Indian Tribes of Western Maine’
STRONG — The November meeting of the Strong Historical Society will present “The Lost Indian Tribes of Western Maine,” a talk by Historian Peter Stowell. The meeting will be held on Nov. 6 at the Strong Historical Society, 79 North Main Street, Strong, and is open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m. for […]
Homemakers welcome Extension
CHESTERVILLE — The North Chesterville Extension Homemakers will be hosting Dave Fuller- “Identifying and Products from Balsam Fir” on Tuesday, November 19, at 7-7:30 p.m. at the Chesterville Town Office on the Dutch Gap Road. Please note the change of date. We usually meet on the fourth Tuesday but because of Thanksgiving, we are moving […]
Save the date and grab your cape!
FARMINGTON — You can be a hero and help United Way help others by attending the super-hero themed Great Charity Auction on Saturday, November 9 in the Olsen Student Center at the University of Maine Farmington. The event begins at 4:30 p.m., with a bit of friendly competition at the silent auction and live auction […]
Trunk or Treat in Wilton
WILTON — Wilton Public Safety will once again host Trunk or Treat on Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend the annual event, which is held in order to “promote a safe area for families and children to gather,” Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. The event allows children […]
United Way’s The Great Charity Auction is coming!
FARMINGTON — United Way continues the tradition of the Great Charity Auction again this year. This year, in line with our campaign theme of ‘Be a Superhero, our auction is super-hero based. The Great Charity Auction has become a signature event for United Way, becoming one of our largest fundraisers and supporting things like reducing […]
Maine Vets to get Maine Honorable Service coins
AUGUSTA — On Friday, November 8, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) will host a Veteran recognition ceremony and art show at the Maine State House, 210 State Street, Augusta, where Veterans will be awarded the new State of Maine Honorable Service Coin meant to honor all Maine […]
Farmington fair results: Final Exhibition Hall categories
Results from photography, scarecrow and decorated pumpkins contests.
FCMH LEAP fundraiser
On October 16, a spaghetti fundraising luncheon took place at the Franklin Memorial Hospital cafeteria that raised $2,051 to benefit those who were affected by the Farmington explosion via the LEAP Explosion Fund at United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. Serving from left are Carolyn Hammond, cook, and Bert Dugal, senior director support services.
Environmental forum eyes effect of policies
Next forum to examine plastic bag ban, forever chemicals, Maine Climate Council