FARMINGTON — Farmington’s Old South Church Concert Series is partnering with Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministries for the annual FAEM Home Heating Fuel Assistance Fund concert on Tuesday, Dec. 10, featuring the longtime supporter of this holiday benefit, Cape Breton’s internationally renowned band. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. All seats will be $25. It is […]
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SeniorsPlus announces December classes
WILTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in December. Classes are held in person in person at its Wilton location; online; or hybrid. Class location is 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Location is fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For more information or to register, […]
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Thank you Farmington Village Corporation
To the Editor: I want to thank the Farmington Village Corporation water department for the clear and open meeting they held Thursday last. After supplying paperwork on documents Mick Henry gave us an overview. He had comparative numbers from other Maine towns and towns larger than ours. Jim Andrews opened the floor for questions. His […]
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Mt. Blue High School Q1 Honor Roll
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has released its first quarter 2024/2025 honor role as follows: Highest Honors Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Reece Adams, Xander Adams, Nathaniel Armstrong, Emma Arnold, Noah Arsenault, Lily Bachelder, Emmyt Bailey, Trey Bailey, Madison Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Elias Bartlett, Tyler Beach, Jonathan Bell, Kennedy Berry, Lucy Bobson, Nina […]
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Community decorates town together
PHILLIPS — Many hands pull a community together, in Phillips more so during the holidays than any other time of the year – with maybe the exception of Old Home Week in August. For the fourth year in a row PACC [Phillips Area Community Center] members and volunteers gathered at the old gym to repair […]
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Movie Review: ‘Red One’
“Red One” desperately wants to be an “edgy” Christmas movie. Edgy Christmas movies throughout history have included everything from raunchy comedies (“Bad Santa,” “The Ref”) to intense action (“Fatman,” “Violent Night”) to straight-up horror (“Black Christmas,” “Silent Night, Deadly Night”). When edgy movies turn Christmas on its head just right, they can become blockbusters and […]
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RSU 9 board discusses technology updates and challenges
The RSU 9 board of directors discussed updates on technology integration, including the successes and challenges of the recent iPad deployment for grades 6-12 and staff participation in the ACTEM fall conference.
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Special services report highlights training, challenges, and collaboration at RSU 9 board meeting
RSU 9’s Special Services Director Cynthia Bernstein highlighted training initiatives, staffing efforts and creative problem-solving to address increased student needs and space constraints during the Nov. 12 board meeting.
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Farmington board to consider cost of living adjustment for town employees
The Select Board planned to set the cost of living adjustment at the Nov. 26 meeting.
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Mt. Blue High School’s International Student Program brings students from around the world
Mt. Blue’s International Student Program has existed for over 25 years, is still creating strong bonds and memories in the community.