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Wheelchairs don't preclude dancing in Farmington

Children perform during a rehearsal for “Spring It Up,” which will be performed May 5. This year, physically challenged youth will participate in the performance. (Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser) FARMINGTON — The dance recital “Spring It Up” will be unique and fun to watch. It will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Farmington […]

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Practicing in Farmington for show

Jacob Decker, 4, left, of New Sharon, Della Kangas, 3, and Anthony Witherall, 5, both of Farmington, practice with streamers as they watch instructor Sue Jones, not shown, guide them during practice Wednesday for the Farmington Christmas Show being held at 4 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Farmington Community Center. Jones has done 24 Christmas […]

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Witches raise breast cancer awareness with flash dance

Sue Jones, right, leads the Witchy Women of Kingfield dancing to “Monster Mash” at Bangor Savings Bank in Farmington on Tuesday. The women and the staff of Healthy Community Coalition joined forces to raise awareness of breast cancer health services. (Ann Bryant, Franklin Journal) Members of Witchy Women of Kingfield rehearse behind the Farmington post […]

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Farmington's Got Talent kicks off Summer Fest

FARMINGTON — Farmington’s Got Talent kicked off the Summer Fest in downtown Farmington Friday night, featuring 22 acts, ranging in age from 4 to over 40.  The participants seemed to dazzle the crowd in Meetinghouse Park with their voices, talent and charm. “It’s super fun and brings people together,” Karen Gilman of New Hampshire said […]

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Farmington, Kingfield area dancers move for breast cancer awareness

FARMINGTON — They whirled and twirled around the downtown on the last day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A group of women from Strong and Kingfield who call themselves Witchy Women joined forces with Healthy Community Coalition staff Monday under the direction of Sue Jones to dance at area banks and businesses.   With their […]