Mt. Blue High School Interim Principal Joel Smith told the RSU 9 board of directors he hopes to reduce the rate of absenteeism during this school year by 3% on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
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UMF presents ‘Juxtapose’
The University of Maine Farmington began the new academic year with a collection of the visually and conceptually diverse art pieces from the art faculty.
Farmington asked to increase police force by two
Ryan Morgan suggested adding a detective and an officer to the Farmington Police Department at the Aug. 22 Select Board meeting.
Farmington High School holds 60th Class Reunion
FARMINGTON — Farmington High School Class of 1963 held its 60th Reunion Saturday, Aug. 12, at the home of a classmate in Farmington, Maine. The event was a potluck with 32 classmates attending along with many spouses. They came from all over the country – Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon and […]
Farmington Fair adds hay bale decorating contest to its 7-day exhibition
The fair is scheduled to open next Sunday and feature several new events.
Famed sportswriter Bob Ryan to speak in Weld Saturday
Bob Ryan, a New England sports celebrity is a part-time Weld summer resident.
Rustic Elegance open house set for Sept. 9
Rustic Elegance Custom Decor will be hosting an open house on Saturday, Sept. 9, that will feature local crafters, treats and even tacos.
Wilton to get 2 new police cruisers
Wilton Police Chief Ethan Kyes had his proposal to purchase two new police cruisers, one new and one used, approved by the Wilton Select Board on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Wilton accepts cannabis moratorium, public hearing set for Sept. 19
The Wilton Select Board voted to accept a six month moratorium for cannabis licenses on Tuesday, Sept. 5, and will hold a public hearing in two weeks.
‘Her life reads like an opera’: Lillian Nordica’s life enshrined at Farmington museum
Nordica Homestead Museum, off the Holley Road in Farmington, is the birthplace of famed singer Lillian Nordica, the world’s first superstar.