Clearing the library roof

Homemakers helping the community

Franklin County Extension Homemakers of UMaine’s Cooperative Extension program are looking to the future as they get ready to find their next community project while reflecting on their community project from the previous year.

One stop shop for crystals and fossils in Farmington

Nature Boy Jim’s Crystal Emporium has opened a new shop in downtown Farmington, where crystals, minerals, and fossils can be purchased in store or over Facebook or Instagram.

Coldwell Banker gives a helping hand to FCAS

Coldwell Banker Sandy River Realty will be accepting donations of pet food and other pet related items for the month of February, which they will give to the Franklin County Animal Shelter at the end of the month.

RSU 9 recognizes the passing of former W.G. Mallett Principal Gerald Libby

Regional School Unit 9 recognized the passing of former W.G. Mallett school principal Gerald Glen Libby, who passed at the age of 85 years old. He was the principal for 32 years and was a big figure in the Farmington community. RSU 9 Board of Directors also granted the sabbatical request of Mt. Blue High School math teacher Meng Hardy.

Couples circle coming to Farmington just before Valentine’s Day.

The Cosmic Craft will be hosting a couples circle, which promises to be a therapeutic experience where couples can explore each other in a spiritual way through breathing, meditation and even cacao.

Update on International Student Program at MBHS

Lisa Dalrymple of Mt. Blue High School provided an update to Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors on the progress of the International Student Program, which sees teenagers from Mexico, China and even Saudi Arabia visiting Maine for a year and experience everything the Farmington community has to offer.

MBHS shares the progress of the BARR Program

Mt. Blue High School Principal Monique Poulin shared with the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors updates on the music and theater programs at Mt. Blue High School as well as the BARR program, a program geared towards freshmen to increase the possibility of high school completion.

Fresh snow on the Old South Church roof

Sugarloaf Charity Summit Gala returns

Sugarloaf Charity Summit will be hosting it’s gala this Saturday, Jan. 28, for first time in two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. This weekend will see a host of activities from Sugarloaf, such as an ugly sweater party on Friday, Jan. 27, and the charity challenge where the highest fundraiser will receive a host of prizes, all in the name of charity for cancer research and treatment.