WILTON: Wednesday Night Ladies: Week of March 6. Teams: Mines In The Gutters 119-73, Designs By Darlene 116-76, Just One More 114-78, Wreckin Balls 105-87, Living On A Spare 97-95, Bowling Belles 89-103, Full Of 5 Pins 64-128, Golden Oldies 64-128. Games: Lynn Chellis 186, Vicky Kinsey 181, Jamie Ellsworth 169, Melissa Malone 167, Beverly […]
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Appreciation reception for the Begins at CVPL
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — You are invited to an appreciation reception for Clem & Rolande Begin! At the Begin Family Community Room in the Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center. (CVPL) The Open House reception will take place on Saturday, March 30, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Words of Appreciation will be offered at 1:45 […]
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Author talk and barn quilt class at FPL
FARMINGTON — Please join us at Farmington Public Library (FPL) on Wednesday, March 20 at 5 p.m. for an author talk by Saskia Reinholt, founder of the Maine Barn Quilt Trail. Legacy: The Barn Quilt Trail in Maine’s High Peaks will be discussed. filled with exquisitely detailed photographs from Cynthia and John Orcutt, Legacy: The […]
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UMF features exhibit of Anagama wood-fired pottery
FARMINGTON — The UMF Art Gallery is featuring a spring pottery exhibit created by what many believe to be the finest pottery firing technique—Anagama pottery. “Into the Fire: Anagama Potters in the Circle of Jody Johnstone,” will treat viewers with a display of pottery created by this ancient, wood-fired method. The Art Gallery exhibit, located […]
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Top Teams advance in MVRBL
RUMFORD —The top four teams advanced in the first round of the Mountain Valley Rec Basketball League playoffs. As expected Hotel Rumford and Smart Care PT, Inc won easily, while A & G Carpentry and Mt Blue had more challenging games. By virtue of a blow out, Hotel Rumford (13-2) easily defeated Stix & Stones, […]
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Total sun eclipse event to be held at PACC
PHILLIPS — The Phillips Area Community Center (PACC) will host a Total Sun Eclipse Event on Monday, April 8, starting at 11 a.m. One of the main activities will be the drawing of the winner of the Eclipse Quilt Raffle at 1 pm. One does not have to be present to win. Tickets are on […]
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Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. The shelter’s lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m., and are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. We’d love to help […]
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FMH offers scholarships for healthcare careers
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff has a scholarship fund for local high school seniors who are pursuing a health care career. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student from each of the following schools: Mt. Abram High School, Mt. Blue High School, Rangeley Lakes Regional School, and Spruce Mountain High […]
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Eclipse viewing at Perham Stream Birding Trail
MADRID — Want to view the eclipse without the crowds? Join High Peaks Alliance on April 8 at our breathtakingly beautiful Perham Stream Birding Trail in Madrid. Come watch the moon casts its shadow as it passes between the sun and the earth, blocking the sun’s light. This rare event is a truly phenomenal event […]
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Winter Carnival declared ‘huge success’ at DMRMS
STRONG — Day Mountain Regional Middle School held its Second Annual Winter Carnival the week before February vacation. Declared a “huge success” by one and all, the event featured a week-long series of friendly competitions amongst the students and teachers of grades 5 and 6. To begin with, each day of Winter Carnival Week, aka […]