Wandering: Resolution

Lax promises of “We should,” or “One day I am going to,” or “Let’s do this,” annoy me. Don’t just say it, follow through and do it. I am so guilty of uttering those words. My “someday” list is lengthy. I can’t tell you how many springtime evenings a friend and I spent planning a summer “survival” camping […]

UMF brings holiday joy to area families

FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington students, staff and faculty are giving back to the community this holiday season by giving generously to Operation Santa Claus. A Giving Tree, located at the entrance of The University Store, had just a few tags on it Wednesday morning, Dec. 18. The tags showed the age of […]

Polar Express makes a stop at CCHS

NEW SHARON — Cape Cod Hill School students, family and friends boarded the Polar Express for a special trip to the North Pole on Friday evening, Dec. 13. Travelers were greeted by Wendy Mairs, Educational Interventionist, who handed out tickets for the train ride.  With ticket in hand, students made their way to their seats […]

Trio of Broadway storefronts in Farmington close

FARMINGTON — Two Broadway storefronts have ceased operations and a third has closed its shop but will offer products through other venues. SugarWood Gallery closed Dec. 24. Located at Broadway and High Street, it opened in 2001 as a collaboration of 15 Maine WoodNet member businesses. The gallery featured wood-based products made in western Maine. […]

RSU 9 students celebrate the season

FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors heard good news holiday stories from two principals Tuesday, Dec. 10. “We had a great orchestra holiday celebration concert last week,” said Mt. Blue High School Principal Monique Poulin. The MBHS Band and Chorus Community Concert took place in November, she said. Both concerts took place in front of […]

PHOTOS: Pearl Harbor remembered in Farmington

Spruce gets improvements, thanks to Eagle Scout project

Boy Scout Brandon Coates of Livermore Falls took on replacing the fuel tank at Spruce Mountain Ski Slope for his Eagle Scout project.

Mt. Blue Campus tours offered

FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Campus will be offering three tours during this school year. The tours will give a brief overview of the campus, highlighting the newer facilities and Foster Career and Technical Education Center offerings and other educational opportunities. The tours are open to community members, local businesses and anyone interested in learning more […]

PHOTO: Parades are for pups, too

MBMS students work to make policy inclusive

The Mt. Blue Middle School civil rights team last year worked to make changes to the school’s dress code policy so it would be inclusive for students of all identities.