The teddy bear picnic was a favorite of the late June Plummer, who worked at the Rumford Library from 1977-1994.
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Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
High Peaks Alliance raises funds for Rangeley region’s Junior Guides
The funds were raised during the High Peaks Outdoor Heritage Festival which was held at the Farmington Fairgrounds in June.
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Poland Heritage Day coming Sept. 27
POLAND — Poland Heritage Day is back once again to celebrate the growing community and rich history of Poland Spring, Maine on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration, held each year on the grounds of the Poland Spring Resort & Preservation Park, is open to the public featuring free admission and parking. “We are excited […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Pets of the Week in Farmington
Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. The lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m., and they are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. We are a no-kill shelter, which […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Retirement Investment Trust Seminar on Sept 11
NORWAY — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce is holding MERIT (Maine Retirement Investment Trust) info session. This is a state-sponsored retirement savings program designed to ensure that every Maine worker has the opportunity to build a secure financial future by providing small businesses with a no-cost program to provide retirement savings to their employees. […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Franklin County offers Citizen Police Academy
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will be offering its annual Citizens Police Academy. The academy will be held at FCSO’s new office, located at 120 County Way in Farmington. The six-week course will begin on Tuesday, Sep. 23, ending on Tuesday, Oct. 28, every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Anyone with interest is asked […]
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Breakfast for dinner offered
This homemade meal has something for everyone, and the community is welcome.
Posted inNews, The Franklin Journal
Boys on Bikes program debuts at Kingfield Elementary School
A new after-school biking program helps 2nd-4th grade boys build fitness, confidence, and community.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton approves contract to build ATV parking lot this fall
Wilton Select Board awarded CM Earthwork a $20,890 contract to build an ATV parking lot near Munson Road. WILTON — A new ATV parking lot planned near the town’s snow dump on Munson Road will move forward this fall after the Select Board voted Sept. 2 to award the project to C.M. Earthwork, Inc. for […]
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Bethel’s former Gracenote Inn and Spa sold for $1.8M
The transaction was not the most expensive residential sale in Bethel. 287 Tara Way sold for $2.1M on August 14, 2025