Franklin Countys First News

At the Emery: First Annual Celebrate Our Youth exhibition, May 22-31 (1)

FARMINGTON – In recognition of the creative talents of Maine high school art and music students, the Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus is proud to announce the first annual “Celebrate Our Youth” exhibition. Artwork by Mt. Blue High School students in Roger Bisaillon and Deborah Farley’s art classes [...]

18th Annual Home and Leisure Show taking place May 19 (0)

FARMINGTON- The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will host its 18th annual Home and Leisure Show at the Farmington Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Admission is free via the Maple Avenue entrance. More than 50 spaces have been reserved for a diverse variety of businesses, including car dealers, banks, educational institutions, [...]

Fourth Annual Fayette Fun Festival is Saturday (0)

FAYETTE – Join us for the Fourth Annual Fayette Fun Festival on Saturday, May 19, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Fayette Central School. Everyone is welcome to attend. Children can enjoy the Giant Inflatable Bounce House, candy drop, pony and hay rides, face painting and many fun games and activities. The Fayette [...]

Health screenings available on Thursday, May 17 (0)

FARMINGTON – In observance of National Women’s Health Week, FREE health screenings and education will be offered to women over the age of 40, who haven’t had a well-woman exam in over a year, by Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) and WMCA Health Services staff on Thursday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at [...]

Lois Ruth (Hulberg) Hachey Boudreau (1925-2012) (0)

WATERVILLE – Lois Ruth (Hulberg) Hachey Boudreau, 87, died May 11, 2012 at Mount St. Joseph Nursing Home in Waterville, from respiratory failure and congestive heart failure. She was born in Arcadia, Wisconsin on March 29, 1925, the daughter of Conrad and Selma (Comero) Hulberg. She was educated in the Arcadia area schools, graduating from [...]

Politics & Other Mistakes: Never mind the bollocks (7)

In the wake of its chaotic state convention, the Maine Republican Party has cleverly positioned itself to appeal to a whole new segment of the public:

Anarchists.

Bear visit in Farmington (2)

A bird feeder is destroyed on Titcomb Hill Road in Farmington and the bear’s print was all that was left.

Mt. Blue Middle School 7, Lawrence Middle School 6 (1)

Mt. Blue Middle School short stop Cassidy Barker throws to first in a softball game Monday against Lawrence Middle School. Mt. Blue won 7-6. (All photos by Amy Hanrahan)