FARMINGTON — Come join Farmington Baptist Church for a Craft Fair and Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 194 Whittier Road in Farmington. There will be bouncy houses, snow cones, animals, and more for the kids. The vendors selling their wares are Cozy Crochet, The Family Table […]
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Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. The lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., and dog adoptions are available by appointment. Please call 207-778-2638 during our office hours to schedule. We are a no-kill shelter, which means […]
Dean’s List
Bates College LEWISTON — The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at Bates College for the winter semester, ending in April 2025. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or higher. Joshua Smith of Farmington and Mya Laliberte of Rangeley have both made the Dean’s List […]
Farmington men burned in explosion Saturday have ‘long road ahead’
Jon Bubier, 62, of Farmington and friend Mike Warren, 68, were burned when preparing to clean an oven.
Farmington men treated at hospital for serious burn injuries after propane explosion
The victims were identified by authorities on Sunday as Mike Warren, 68, and Jon Bubier, 62.
Two injured in suspected Farmington propane explosion
Both were transported to the hospital, according to the fire chief.
Farmington LGBTQ+ leaders condemn RSU 73 policy targeting trans youth
Franklin County Pride ME board members and others are denouncing RSU 73’s new policy restricting transgender students, citing legal concerns and student harm.
Maine officials urge caution, training after recent slew of water emergencies
A decline in swimming education, a lack of lifeguards and water temperatures that are often icy cold even when it’s hot out are all risk factors that swimmers and boaters should consider.
Overcrowded Franklin County Animal Shelter won’t take surrendered dogs
‘We are actually in the process of expanding our facility to accommodate the amount of animals we are presented with,’ a shelter representative said.
‘Wall That Heals’ makes emotional debut in Farmington
The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., opened in an official ceremony Thursday with retired Staff Sgt. Travis Mills honoring Vietnam veterans and those lost in the conflict.