Friends of Wilson Lake will gather July 19 in Wilton with updates on water quality, boat inspections, loon monitoring and watershed work.
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Sandy River bridge project lands $1M, targets 2027 bid
A new $1 million federal grant brings High Peaks Alliance’s funding for the Sandy River Bridge project to $4.5 million as the group works toward construction bidding next spring.
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Heat, history and hometown pride mark Farmington’s July 4
Farmington turned out for the Independence Day parade as crowds gathered despite the heat.
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Livermore Falls library lets summer reading take root
Treat Memorial Library launched its summer reading program with a garden-themed carnival and welcomed Chewonki for a hands-on program about Maine mammals.
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Copy of Declaration of Independence to be shown at UMF
A rare 1776 printed copy of the document will be displayed at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Emery Community Arts Center on Oct. 2-3 as part of a statewide tour.
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Fayette’s Starling Hall open as cooling center
Fayette residents can beat the heat at Starling Hall on July 1-3 and enjoy a Spectrum Generations meal July 6.
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Farmington Fireworks set for July 3 at Pleasant Street Field
The Independence Day fireworks display is scheduled for dusk Friday, followed by a parade at 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Where to see Revolutionary War history across Maine
Take off on a road trip over the long holiday weekend and through the month of July for an up-close look at how Maine helped shape a nation.
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Wilton restores original Blueberry Festival road closure plan
Selectmen voted 3-2 to restore the broader downtown closure approved in April after the police chief said a revised June plan would have impeded emergency access.
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Livermore Falls art event receives $7,000 state grant
Tri-Town Invite: Art in the Park will arrive downtown Aug. 20 with art displays, food trucks, music and community activities.