The second annual Farmington Haunted Walk took place on October 4 and 5.
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Mt. Abram High School exclusive NYC field trip will foster creativity for 10 talented students
Mt. Abram art teacher wants to take five to ten students to New York City to explore the art scene in 2025.
Farmington skateboard park receives $4,000 from Seth Wescott’s golf tournament
A donation of $4,046.39, proceeds from the annual Seth Wescott & Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic held at Sugarloaf, was accepted for Dragon’s Nest Skateboard Park in Farmington.
Farmington Harvest Festival hosts activities for all ages
Barn sale, pumpkin painting, live music, Poker Run, and Jeep show were all featured activities at the Harvest Festival.
Community members ‘get ready to vote’ at concert event in Farmington
UMF hosted a “Get Ready to Vote” concert event where folks could register to vote and hear local live music.
Kerplink opens doors for children to play
New children’s play studio Kerplink’s grand opening.
UMaine board approves upgrades, tackles teacher retention
The University of Maine System board of trustees approved key infrastructure improvements at UMaine Farmington while engaging in a lengthy discussion about addressing Maine’s teacher shortage through programs like the New Teacher Academy.
Farmington-area school superintendent proposes budget workshop to align strategic plan
Superintendent Christian Elkington requested a budget workshop with the RSU 9 board of directors and administration to discuss the district’s strategic plan and budget process ahead of an expected difficult fiscal year.
Justafield Golf: A hidden gem in Phillips
Justafield Golf, an 18-hole par-3 course, offers an affordable and relaxed golfing experience surrounded by the natural beauty of Phillips.
Children explore emergency and construction vehicles at Cape Cod Hill School’s Touch a Truck event
Over 100 attendees enjoyed Cape Cod Hill School’s recent Touch a Truck event, where children explored fire trucks, police cars, and construction vehicles while interacting with local volunteers.