FARMINGTON — An author and professor of English at the University of Maine at Farmington, Patricia O’Donnell had her recent novel, “The Vigilance of Stars,” selected by the Maine Humanities Council for their 2020 statewide summer reading experience, “Read ME.” The reading program featuring O’Donnell’s novel and “Roughhouse Friday” by Jaed Coffin, will officially begin […]

Franklin County poetry contest

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center invites artists to submit their work for consideration in the upcoming premiere online exhibition: “Detour.” This unique online exhibition will be on display June 25-July 23, 2020. All submissions are due by midnight on June 17. Artists may submit up to five works. […]

KINGFIELD — Kingfield Patrons, Friends and Fans of the Kingfield POPS. A few days ago, the Kingfield POPS Board of Directors reviewed the concerns our community is facing with the COVID 19 virus outbreak spreading across the country, specifically our Maine communities and the many unknown factors that may impact our lives in the weeks […]

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts (RFA) announces a Call to Artists for two different juried shows with cash prizes: Art in August – an outdoor Art and Crafts Show and Sale and The Western Mountain Photography Show – a juried competition and exhibit. The RFA’s 40th annual “Art in August” will be […]

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Contra Dance will be held on Saturday, March 14, at the Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St. The community/family dance will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., $2 adults, $1 children, very easy dances for all ages, deduct admission from regular contra dance if you stay, sit-in musicians are `welcome. From 7:30-8 […]

FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington is proud to bring to Farmington the State Street Traditional Jazz Band on Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 pm in the Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF. Tickets are $15 for adults, free for UMF students (with ID) as well as for youth 18 and under. The State Street Traditional Jazz Band, whose […]

FARMINGTON — In honor of National Nutrition Month, the Greater Franklin Food Council has coordinated a series of food-related films to be publicly screened right here in Farmington. The council has partnered with four different departments at UMF to create community collaboration and call attention to the many facets of the food system. Each film […]

KINGFIELD — On Saturday, June 27, the charming, historic village of Kingfield, nestled against the peaks of Maine’s 4000-foot Western Mountains, will host the Kingfield POPS annual outdoor concert. The Bangor Symphony Orchestra led by Grammy winning music director and conductor, Lucas Richman, returning to treat concert goers to a powerful and enriching musical experience. […]

RANGELEY — Rangeley Health and Wellness and Frank 107.5 present a fabulous night of music at the Rangeley Wellness Pavilion featuring 38 Special with special guests The Guess Who, Saturday July 25. This is surely the best venue around to enjoy a summer evening with family and friends. Proceeds from this benefit concert help to […]