Quick response by firefighters saves Bailey Hill Farm
High winds could have easily spelled disaster for the generations-old Bailey Hill Farm dairy after a grass fire started within feet of the long barn and the family's home Saturday afternoon. (May 10, 2008 3:37 PM)
A quick response by area fire departments saved the Bailey Hill Farm dairy after a fire broke out near the family's home and barn. Story coming up. (Bobbie Hanstein photo/May 10, 2008 2:16 PM)
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S.E.E.D. Workshops at W.G. Mallett School
While Karen Macomber was demonstrating how wool and other fibers are spun into yarn in the W.G. Mallett School gym, Marie Howatt was showing students how her bee hives work in a classroom upstairs today. (May 9, 2008 11:44 PM)
Awards presented for final year of service learning
In a final celebration for one of the University of Maine at Farmington's most community-oriented programs, members of the faculty and student body were honored for their roles in service learning. (May 8, 2008 4:39 PM)
$200K needed for Farmington Library repairs
The kick off to raise the $200,000 needed for structural repairs and slate replacement of the 105-year-old Cutler Memorial Library's roof has begun in earnest. (May 8, 2008 12:16 PM)
New soccer organization set to kick off
An effort is underway to kick off a new soccer program in northern Franklin County, with the organizers eager to gage public interest. (May 7, 2008 9:55 AM)
New contracts approved in MSAD 9
The MSAD 9 school board voted 10 to 4 to implement a new contract at their Tuesday night meeting, which is expected to give first-year teachers an average raise of roughly 4 percent. (May 6, 2008 10:30 PM)
UMF's Service Learning Program victim of budget cuts
As casualties of the recent University of Maine at Farmington budget cuts, the service learning program and its director Lucia Swallow will be eliminated at the end of this semester. (May 6, 2008 1:57 PM)
Madrid's snow disposal an issue
Commissioners heard from a Madrid resident, Michael Greisendorf, who wanted to discuss snow disposal on the Buzzel Road. (May 6, 2008 10:59 AM)
MSAD 58 board chairman Pond yanks plea
At the last minute, Gerald R. "Mike'" Pond, 53, of Strong, the MSAD 58 school board chairman, pulled his "no contest" plea to a misdemeanor terrorizing charge today in Franklin County Superior Court. (May 5, 2008 7:27 PM)
Take this survey!
Survey on energy efficiency and renewable energy in small businesses and community institutions in Franklin County. (April 21, 2008 11:24 AM)
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Great performance validates Skye, Lakeside collaboration
By Ernie Gurney
Cape Breton singer/songwriter Buddy MacDonald, accompanied by fiddling sensation Rachel Davis entertained a group of over 60 people Wednesday night, with over 2 hours of wide-ranging and superbly performed music. (May 8, 2008 3:38 PM)
Stratton school board director's quote disappointing
During last week's MSAD 58 school board meeting, Stratton Director Sara Wood stated when asked about athletics: "If I had my way, I'd cut all sports." I respectfully disagree with Ms. Wood's stance on athletics. (May 8, 2008 2:52 PM)
Silverstein to head Evergreen Child Development Center
By Richard Batt
In just a few short months, Evergreen Behavioral Services and Franklin Community Health Network will be creating the Evergreen Child Development Center, a new medical program to help children with special needs and their families. I am exceptionally pleased to announce that Dr. Iris Silverstein has accepted our offer to lead this program. (May 9, 2008 12:01 PM)
Twisted debate
By Al Diamon
U.S. Rep. Tom Allen doesn’t want to debate his primary opponent in the race for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. According to his campaign office, Allen has better things to do. Such as … er … well, let’s face it, as far as Allen is concerned, ignoring his opponent is a better thing to do. (May 5, 2008 10:51 AM)
UMF Community Chorus performs
University of Maine at Farmington Community Chorus will present two performances of their spring program at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10 and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 11, in the Old South Church at 227 Main Street in Farmington. (May 4, 2008 2:18 PM)
Free farm energy audit workshop
On Wednesday, May 14, 9:30 - 11 a.m., farmers interested in learning more about increasing energy efficiency on their farms are invited to attend a free workshop on energy audits at Grassland Farm in Skowhegan. (May 4, 2008 3:17 PM)
Award-winning band North Sea Gas returns to Skye Theater
New England Celtic Arts will host Scotland’s North Sea Gas at “The Skye” Theater on Wednesday, May 14 in So. Carthage, at 7:00 PM as part of their US tour. (May 5, 2008 11:02 AM)
Curtain Raiser comedy hits the Alumni Theater stage
It’s been a year of firsts for the Mt. Blue Curtain Raisers and they continue in May with their first ever performance in Alumni Theater on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. An evening of original improvised comedy begins at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 16. (May 7, 2008 10:57 AM)
Summer exhibitions at Colby College Museum of Art
Three widely acclaimed exhibitions will be showing at the Colby College Museum of Art this summer. (May 4, 2008 4:01 PM)
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