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Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
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Western Maine towns plan celebrations of Halloween
From big frights in Farmington to a Halloween dance in Peru, there’s something for ghouls of all ages.
Late push gives Winthrop football win over Mt. Blue
Ross Fichthorn’s fourth-quarter touchdown is the difference as the Ramblers beat the Cougars in a Class B/D crossover.
11 dogs, 4 cats killed in blaze that destroys Avon home
It took firefighters nearly 45 minutes to locate the fire spotted by a Phillips resident on Wheeler Hill Road through the ridgeline.
New Sharon family bringing back an abandoned golf course in Chesterville
A driving range and open-air simulator are open now. A par-3 course may be next.
Oxford County Fair opens for first day
Education Day highlights the opening of fair, which runs through Saturday.
Franklin County jail has been overcrowded the past two months, sheriff says
Eleven inmates have been sent to Somerset County Jail in Madison at a cost of $90 per day for boarding.
Owner of former Arthur D. Ingalls school appeals denial of lower valuation request
The owners of the building at 144 High St. in Farmington want a lower assessment than the town’s $1.26 million valuation for the building and land.
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Things to do this week in the area.
Farmington house fire likely started in ceiling
Owner David Orr escaped with his dog after hearing popping noises and smelling smoke.
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news from surrounding communities
Book character parade keeps reading fun for Farmington students
More than 300 Mallett School students and staff paraded through Farmington dressed as their favorite book characters, celebrating over two decades of a cherished reading tradition.
Mt. Blue Garden Club honors veterans, revives holiday decorating tradition
The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club held a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony and will decorate Farmington’s Titcomb House with evergreens for Chester Greenwood Day.
Final Varsity Maine field hockey poll of 2025 has first unanimous No. 1
Cheverus finally convinces all of the voters of its bona fides.
Farmington’s Main Street construction expected to begin in spring 2026
The Select Board reviewed Phase 1 plans for reconstruction, featuring new sidewalks, lighting and drainage improvements.
Farmington veteran recalls role as ball turret gunner in World War II
Wallace Goldfarb, 102, was one of the few who survived as ball turret gunners, flying 34 combat missions over France and Germany in one of the most dangerous duty assignments during the war.
Snowmobile club equipment vandalized in Strong
The destruction of the club’s Tucker Sno-Cat groomer occurred over the weekend and the club president is pretty sure it was a targeted assault.
From classroom to campfire: Community support sends Franklin County students into the backcountry
Local sponsors covered lodging costs so Stratton, Spruce Mountain and Mt. Abram students could experience overnight outdoor trips at Maine Huts & Trails’ backcountry lodges.
Bail revoked for alleged leader of illicit Farmington marijuana operation
A federal judge ordered Lucas Sirois to be held in custody after he allegedly retrieved firearms and made threats while awaiting trial.
Step-by-step: Training through Franklin County’s local trails a lesson in endurance
Hiking local trails offers more than exercise, it’s a reminder of how much beauty and balance can be found close to home in Franklin County’s forests, hills and changing seasons.
UMF bringing ‘A Christmas Carol’ to life
The University of Maine at Farmington will present a community-centered, music-filled production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Nov. 20-23 at the Emery Community Arts Center, featuring local performers of all ages and a call to support area food pantries.
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