CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Lew-Ellyn Hughes dreams of leaving city life and finding a place where she can see her beloved Maine wilderness from her window each morning. Her dreams finally come true when she finds a nineteenth-century farmhouse for sale in Stratton, an idyllic town nestled in between lakes and mountains. She decides to turn […]
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Holiday concert, reunion slated
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Fiddlers, under the direction of Steven Muise, will hold its annual concert and reunion “Home For The Holidays” on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Mr. Muise loves to see the alumni join the performance. Admission is by donation and will be open seating. All donations received at the door […]
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Franklin County Fiddlers to give holiday concert
The Franklin County Fiddlers, under the direction of Steven Muise, will hold its annual concert and reunion “Home For The Holidays” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Old South First Congregational Church in Farmington. Muise loves to see the alumni join the performance. Admission is by donation and will be open seating. […]
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Movie Review: ‘Moana 2’
The 2016 “Moana” is probably my favorite animated Disney movie of the modern era. I have plenty of nice things to say about “Frozen,” “Zootopia,” “Encanto,” and several others, but “Moana,” with its timelessly relatable main character, sharp physical comedy, and multiple memorable songs, puts it just above the competition. When an evidently rushed sequel […]
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Kingfield midwife Kathryn Dewar on her journey and midwifery’s future in Maine
Kathryn Dewar, a midwife and lactation consultant based in Kingfield shares her journey, the challenges and rewards of her work, and her vision for empowering families and advancing midwifery in the western mountains region.
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Farmington Rotary Club Festival of Trees turns Community Center into a dazzling forest
The annual Farmington Rotary Club Festival of Trees took place on Chester Greenwood Day.
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Sheridan Construction’s design chosen for Farmington Community Center roof
ARPA funds have been approved for the project.
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Jim Kiernan applauded for 40 years of service to Farmington
Jim Kiernan, the Public Works foreman and Fire Rescue Department call firefighter, reached 40 years of employment with the town of Farmington on Nov. 26.
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Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28 craft fair features many unique crafts
From wood carving to crochet, the Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28 craft fair had much to offer.
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People leave shivering after jumping into Clearwater Lake in Industry
The annual Polar Bear Dip was over quickly as the participants tried to warm up as fast as possible.