FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is once again having a Remembrance Tree with tree decorations that can be purchased “in memory of” or “in honor of” one or more individuals for $5 each. This tree in the hospital lobby shows the names of the dedications, as well as the donors who made the gift. Proceeds benefit the Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

A dedication and lighting ceremony of the Remembrance Tree will take place at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, along with caroling and music by Sammie Angel. 

Decorations can be ordered by sending the name of the person it is to be “in memory of” or “in honor of” to Jean Rand, 725 Orchard Drive, Wilton, ME 04294 or Mary Harris, 67 Cape Cod Hill Road, New Sharon, ME 04955 with an enclosed check payable to the FMH Auxiliary for the total decorations purchased.

Forms to order decorations are also available at the hospital’s information desk and in the hospital’s gift shop, located near the main entrance. 

In addition, on Friday, Dec. 4, the Auxiliary is hosting its annual holiday craft and bake sale in the hospital lobby beginning at 8 a.m. until sold out. This event features seasonal crafts and many baked goods.

FMI: 207-645-4823, 207-778-2366.