Members of the Farmington History Society met once a month in the Riverside Cemetery to help clean and collect data on the gravestones in the first row by the road.
Local News
Halloween coming back to Kineowatha Park
The Wilton Recreation Committee will be hosting a Trunk or Treat in Kineowatha Park as approved by the Wilton Select Board on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
Hiker rescued after rainy night in western Maine
The hiker had fallen in the rain and injured his back when he slid into a tree. He refused treatment and went to a New Hampshire hotel.
Cooking with Confidence Soup Series begins in Rumford
The series continues over the next three Thursdays and is open to anyone.
Lisbon man, woman charged in drug case in Farmington
A search of passengers turned up fentanyl, methamphetamine and a drug known as Ecstasy and Molly.
Company planning to purchase Jay paper mill hopes to close deal by Dec. 31
JGT2 Redevelopment plans to restart the cogeneration plant and sell power while redeveloping the mill site.
Pets of the Week
Pets of the Week Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road in Farmington. We are currently able to accept surrenders on an emergency and space available basis. If the need to surrender is not urgent, we can help provide you with pet food and supplies from our Pet Food Pantry. Please call us for an […]
Vienna Woman celebrates 95th birthday
NORTH VIENNA — Louise W. Kilponen celebrated her 95th birthday on Saturday September 23. She was greeted by a room full of guest while she entered the United Methodist Church Hall to the tune of “Every Little Breeze Whispers Louise” while being escorted to her table by “Elvis”. Both old and new friends and Family […]
Newberry & Verch Duo deeply rooted in tradition
FARMINGTON — Old South Church Concert Series proudly presents the keepers of tradition, the duo of Joe Newberry and April Verch to Farmington on Monday, October 23. Doors open at 6:30pm. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Admission: Adults $25, Seniors (65+) and Students $20. Old South Church, located at 235 Main Street, is handicapped […]
Garden Club speaker Bernd Heinrich: The Economics of Bumblebees
FARMINGTON – Mt. Blue Area Garden Club is honored to welcome Professor Bernd Heinrich who is a renowned research scientist, well known author, illustrator, and UVM professor emeritus. Don’t miss this brilliant introduction to insect and plant ecology focusing on the secret lives of one of nature’s most important and adaptive creatures: bumblebees. This event […]