Farmington Farmers’ Union had another good year, has very little long-term debt.
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FIRST LEGO League State Championship held at Mt. Blue Campus
Mt. Blue High School successfully hosted the Maine FIRST LEGO League State Championship on Feb. 1, bringing together over 30 teams for a day of robotics competition, with Blue Crew Robotics mentoring the newly formed Cougar Crew and preparing for their next event in March.
Memorial ice fishing derby in Wilton aligns with free fishing weekend
The 11th Annual Michael J. Rowe Ice Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, during free ice fishing weekend on Wilson Lake in Wilton.
Children’s Festival returns to Mt. Blue Campus for 42nd Year
The 42nd annual Children’s Festival, hosted by the Franklin County Children’s Task Force, will take place on Feb. 8 at Mt. Blue Campus, offering free family activities, entertainment, and a low-cost food court.
Sunrise Movement Franklin County hub discusses future initiatives
The Sunrise Movement Franklin County hub held a Zoom meeting on Jan. 28 to discuss climate advocacy, upcoming community initiatives, and efforts to expand youth engagement.
Second fire in a week destroys Norway apartment house Thursday morning
Three people who lived at 80 Beal St. were displaced from the 2½-story building. The Office of the Maine State Fire Marshal is investigating the blaze, the second one there in a week.
Dean’s List
Springfield SPRINGFIELD, MA — Springfield College recognizes Dean’s List students for the 2024 fall semester. The criteria for selection to the Dean’s List are as follows: The student must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded coursework for the term, exclusive of “P” grades. The student must not have any incompletes or […]
Pets of the Week
The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced the Pets of the Week. Kelly is a medium energy level female of around seven years old. and she is polydactyl, which means she has extra toes on her paws. (The word “polydactyl” comes from Greek and means “many toes”) She’s people friendly and okay with other cats, […]
Mt. Blue Middle School honor roll
FARMINGTON— Grade 6: High Honors: Sabastian Allbee, Quinn Allen, Keegan Arnold, Owen Bates, Chase Bellwood, Wiley Billings, Keane Birmingham, Anabelle Boucher, Evan Buzzell, Daniel Caruso, Lennox Caton, Audrey Civiello, Declan Clark, Maple Corey, Michaela Cundick, Kyran Davies, Poppy Davis, McKenna Ernest-Rothert, Clara Ernst, Daniel Farish, Noah Federico, Jace Felt, Alexis Fitch, Emma Hafenecker, Keira Haynes, […]