Western Maine Community Action in East Wilton has received additional funding for heating assistance. This is an important but time-limited resource outside of LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), so residents are encouraged to utilize it while it is available, according to a news release from the Farmington-based Franklin County Emergency Management Agency. The […]
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Literary arts education organization recognizes young writers
Locals winners reside in Farmington, Leeds, Sidney and St. Albans.
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Skateboard park committee being formed in Farmington
The Dragon’s Nest Skateboard Park, the first public park in the state, was unearthed in 2020 and is expected to undergo a rebuild in 2024.
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Sled dog races planned for later this month in Farmington
The popular sled dog races at Sandy River Farms are scheduled for Feb. 25 and 26 but depend on the amount of snow on the trails.
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UMF professor and team receive grant from NASA
Dr. Andrew Barton, Professor of Biology at the University of Maine at Farmington, and his team of scientists will be trekking the Arizona ponderosa pine forest to monitor its ecosystems and compare their data to NASA’s ECOSTRESS, a thermal instrument on the International Space Station.
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Broccoli takes over UMF dining hall
UMaine and Sodexo celebrated an initiative to have locally grown broccoli frozen and served in their dining halls during the winter by having broccoli specific dishes served to their students on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
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Rescources council working to bring Atlantic salmon back to Sandy River
FARMINGTON — The Natural Resources Council of Maine is gearing up this year with an initiative to bring the endangered Atlantic salmon back to Sandy River and collaborate with Maine legislators in crafting a trail development bill. “We’re going to be doing a lot more in the county,” Regional Outreach Coordinator Marc Edwards told the […]
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Farmington network to host Galentines Day event Feb. 9
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network invites all women to a Galentines Day event set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. This free event will be hosted in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital, 111 Franklin Health Commons. The come-and-go festivities will include demonstrations by women-owned businesses, chair massages, door prizes, refreshments, and women’s […]
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Farmington Scout leader honored at Klondike Derby
Gearry “Smiley” Judkins, Scoutmaster of Farmington Troop, received the District Award of Merit for his devotion to the youth of Maine. The award was presented during the Klondike Derby held Jan. 21 at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade. “Gearry, better known as Smiley, has been a great asset to the Scouting program in Kennebec Valley,” said […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in February, March
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Tuesday, Feb. 21, 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, Feb. 23, 9 and 10 […]