FARMINGTON — When the coronavirus made its first major impact on Maine in the spring of 2020 Doug Dunlap, 76, of Farmington, set a goal of walking and paddling 1,000 miles in Franklin County before the end of summer. On Aug.21, he and his wife Mary walked his 1,000th mile on the Sandy River intervale, […]

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society, Inc., has been named a recipient of grant funds to improve the energy efficiency of the Octagon House so its local and architectural history will be preserved and on view throughout the year. The grant was part of award funding by the Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency Fund of […]

Harvest Take-Out Supper at Lovell church LOVELL — A Harvest Take-Out Supper will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Lovell United Church of Christ, 1174 Main St. The meal will be available from 5 to 6:30 p.m. or until food is gone. The menu will include corned beef, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, turnip, bread and […]

BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND — The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the 2020 summer term at the University of New England: Olivia Paione of Auburn and Austin Bear of Hanover. Dean’s list students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the […]

FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition (HCC), an affiliate of Franklin Community Health Network (FCHN) and a member of the MaineHealth family, has been awarded a grant totaling $1 million over three years to implement a Greater Franklin County rural response to the current opioid crisis. The project is an extension of the RACE (Rural Addiction […]

POLAND — The L-A Community Little Theatre (CLT) will hold its 81st annual meeting at noon Saturday, Sept. 12, at Range Pond State Park. Open to all, attendees are encouraged to bring the whole family. Active members of the CLT community and those interested in learning more about the theater are welcome. Picnic tables, restrooms […]

9-11 remembrance to be held in Norway NORWAY—Join members of the Legion, Amvets, VFW Auxiliaries and DUV as they remember 9-11. The remembrance will take place from 8:45-10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, across from the Norway Legion. Wear red, white or blue, if possible, and bring a flag to wave.   Landowner Appreciation and Clean-Up Day […]

Webster Lodge holding curbside lunch WALES — Members of Webster Lodge In Wales announce they will be holding a curbside lunch from noon to 2 p.m. or until the 200 meals are gone on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Oak Hill High School, 56 School Road in Wales. Guests will have their choice of lobster rolls […]

FARMINGTON — In a year when so many other activities are suspended or cancelled, Cub Scout Pack 585 (serving Farmington, Wilton, and surrounding towns) is getting ready to get back on the trail. The Cub Pack 585, with their parents, will be holding a fundraising yard sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. […]