This week, I have been deep in thought regarding worldwide flooding. Here in New England, we have had massive, destructive flooding. It was minor compared to the flooding this week in New Orleans and Dubai. Yet, I feel water’s ultimate goal is reclamation, and the cleansing it is causing is proportionate to what needs to […]
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Plants FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library is excited to announce our Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the library at 117 Academy Street in Farmington. proceeds from the plant sale directly benefit the Farmington Public Library, supporting various programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing […]
Plant sale at the Farmington Public Library
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library is excited to announce its Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the library at 117 Academy Street in Farmington. This community event offers both plant enthusiasts and those just starting out a fantastic opportunity to browse a wide selection […]
Shredding for food event offered
FARMINGTON — Please join us for complimentary on-site shredding event on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at W G Mallett School, 116 Middle St., in Farmington. They will be accepting non-cash donations for the RSU 9 Community Food Pantry. The items in most need include microwavable Chef Boyardee, jelly (12 oz), […]
First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — At the Sunday, April 21 First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls service organist Maggie Houlihan played inspirational music as members and visitors entered the Sanctuary for Worship at FBC. At 10:30 a.m., Kay Watson opened the Service as she made a few announcements of upcoming events. We have a busy next few […]
Pets of the Week
Pets of the Week Franklin County Animal Shelter, located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington is a no kill shelter, which means animals are not euthanized due to space constraints. The shelter’s lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m., and they are performing […]
Co-enrollment program streamlines pathway to UMaine
BANGOR — On Thursday, April 18, the University of Maine (UMaine); its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias (UMaine Machias); and the Maine Community College System (MCCS) signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize Black Bear Advantage, an innovative co-enrollment program that will benefit community college students statewide and ultimately grow the size […]
Extension offers webinars on managing farm risk
REGION —The Maine Farmer Resource Network, University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) will offer a spring webinar series for commercial farmers called “Managing Farm Risk”. These webinars will take place Fridays, 10 – 11 a.m. starting April 26 and running through May 31. The full agenda is […]
Jay voters elect Bryan Riley, Dawn Strout to RSU 73 board
Residents approved a $6.1 million municipal spending plan for 2024-25 that begins July 1.
Andover candidates have filed election paperwork
ANDOVER — Kevin Scott has submitted nomination papers to run for the selectboard seat being vacated by Brian Mills. The three-year seat will be decided at a June 19 election. While one selectboard seat is available now, another will need to be filled in November. Selectboard member Joe Luce will resign from the selectboard on […]