Haunted trails and trunk-or-treats: Western Maine readies for Halloween fun
Communities across Western Maine are gearing up for Halloween with haunted attractions, costume events, trunk-or-treats and other seasonal activities for all ages.
Kingfield News
Kingfield to hold election for vacant Select Board seat
In December, voters will elect a fifth member to the board, after two meetings’ worth of debate.
Kingfield weighs pros and cons of leaving 4-town school district
Community members discussed the pros and cons of withdrawal from MSAD 58, including the future of Mt. Abram High School and Kingfield Elementary School.
Kingfield bans large gatherings at campsite after complaints linked to religious group’s music, chanting
Town officials say Deer Farm violated town zoning rules by hosting a large men’s religious retreat in August without required approval.
Fall field trip guide takes learning across western Maine and beyond
Western Maine and destinations across the state offer fall field trips exploring history, science, agriculture, wildlife, the arts and Maine’s changing landscape.
Franklin County reallocates $60,000 to IT budget to cover expenses related to February cyberattack
The insurance deductible was $50,000 and uncovered expenses were $9,681.81, county Administrator Amy Bernard said.
Enjoy Lewiston’s art walk, Norland’s Strawberry Day and musical events | Get out!
Things to do this week in the area.
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Fall color settles over Prescott Field in Farmington
Peak foliage surrounds Prescott Field in Farmington on Oct. 2 as autumn color spreads across western Maine.
‘Beatles’ in Lewiston, ‘Dead’ in Bath, wife carrying in Newry, THE fair in Fryeburg, and more | Get out
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
UMF to screen Maine mockumentary ‘Canoe Dig It?’
Filmmaker Samuel Dunning will screen his mockumentary “Canoe Dig It?” Oct. 15 at the University of Maine at Farmington, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Fire at Ambition Brewing in Wilton ruled accidental
Officials say the fire originated beneath the building and was caused by ongoing renovation work.
Special education needs growing more complex, Farmington schools find
The 10-town district is expanding specialized programs, staffing and training as it sees more students with autism, health impairments and intensive support needs.
Farmington library launches seed exchange
Farmington Public Library is collecting donated garden seeds for a new program that will make them available free to local library cardholders next spring.
Farmington balances tax rate, TIF and abatement risk
Farmington sets property tax rate at $12.07 per $1,000 of assessed value and selectmen agree to put funds aside for Downtown TIF and abatements.
The Declaration of Independence in Farmington, Walt Whitman in Lewiston, Five for Fighting in Gardiner | Get Out
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Red, yellow and gold paint the Sandy River in Phillips
Fall colors are near their peak in the Rangeley region.
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