By Barry Matulaitis, Staff Editor FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue High School Interact Club is fun, welcoming, and offers a great opportunity to help the community, according to its current participants. “I would recommend someone to Interact because it’s an experience anyone can learn from,” said Logan Whitley at the May 31 Farmington Rotary Club […]
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Chester Greenwood Day celebrates earmuff inventor
FARMINGTON — The 41st Chester Greenwood Day, a celebration of the earmuff inventor and illustrious resident, will take place Saturday, Dec. 2, in downtown Farmington. It’s hosted by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. The theme is Favorite Childhood Toy. The day includes a variety of activities from craft sales to open houses, the Rotary’s Festival […]
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Over 400 cyclists set to arrive in Farmington Friday
Pathway to the Peaks is the name of this year’s BikeMaine tour, with a route that goes from Skowhegan to Pittsfield to Kingfield, then to Rangeley, Hartford, Farmington and back to Skowhegan. FARMINGTON — Over 400 cyclists are on their way to Farmington this week as part of BikeMaine 2017. The fifth annual ride, sponsored […]
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Fireworks, parade, run and more for Farmington’s July 4 celebration
FARMINGTON — A fireworks display kicks off the Independence Day celebration in Farmington. The free display is planned for 9 p.m. Friday, July 3, over Prescott Field on Front Street. The Farmington Fire Benevolent Association will host its annual chicken barbecue earlier Friday evening near the Snack Shack on Front Street. Dinners are limited and […]
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Bidder takes Farmington Rotary Christmas tree for $3,600
FARMINGTON — It’s not about the Christmas tree, nor the cost — it’s about giving back to the community, Lois Bubier said of the tree she paid $3,600 for at the Farmington Rotary Club’s annual Festival of Trees. The bidding on a tree called “Woodland Creatures,” sponsored by Franklin Memorial Hospital’s Surgical Services, kept going up and […]
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American Heroes is theme for Farmington’s July 4 parade
FARMINGTON — The theme for Farmington Rotary Club’s Independence Day parade this year is American Heroes. With less than two weeks to prepare, the Farmington Rotary Club invites anyone “to decorate a float, a vehicle or to bring a colorful banner and be part of this annual tradition,” according to information released by Sally Dyer, […]
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Families gather for free pancake breakfast in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Several families gathered early Thursday morning at the Homestead Bakery to enjoy a free pancake breakfast. It was not only a special treat for children during their April school vacation, but also provided a meaningful connection with children and families in observance National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year’s theme was “Strengthening Families […]
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Children’s Task Force, Rotary Club host free breakfast for children and parents
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Children’s Task Force, in partnership with the Farmington Rotary Club, will host a free pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Homestead Bakery on Broadway. Parents and children are welcome to enjoy pancakes, fruit, milk and juice. Local Maine State Police Trooper Matt Casavant will read […]