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Register now for Farmington Youth Soccer League “Small-Sided Soccer”
FARMINGTON – The Farmington Youth Soccer League (FYSL) has utilized “Small-Sided Soccer” for over 40 years now. Now widely adopted in the United States, small-sided soccer is a fun and engaging environment for children to learn and grow with fewer players competing on a smaller sized field, allowing all children to be more involved in active play and providing players with more touches and interaction with the ball. Our youth soccer program, developed in collaboration with UMF Soccer Coach, Bob Leib, has provided an excellent platform for players to develop their skills, game awareness, and love for the sport.
2 Men Charged with Drug Trafficking in Farmington
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Farmington Police arrested two men and seized a substantial amount of illegal drugs, firearms and suspected drug proceeds. Arrested were Jason Robbins 42, of Farmington, and Miguel Alvarez 39, of Webster, Massachusetts. From the Maine State Police:. For the past three months, officers from...
Unions to host Labor Day events across Maine
Union members and other Maine workers can celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers this Labor Day at several events across the state this weekend. The events, hosted by the Maine AFL-CIO, include an afternoon barbecue on Sunday in Skowhegan and a breakfast on Monday in Portland, followed by an evening celebration in […]
Police arrest two men for alleged drug trafficking in Farmington
FARMINGTON, Maine — The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Farmington police arrested two men for alleged drug trafficking Thursday, seizing substantial amounts of cocaine and fentanyl. For the past three months, the MDEA Western District Task Force and Farmington Police Department have been investigating the distribution of illegal drugs...
Update: Fire damages Civil War-era home in Skowhegan of former Maine Gov. Abner Coburn
SKOWHEGAN — A historic mansion that once belonged to a former Maine governor suffered severe damage from a fire Friday afternoon. A second-alarm fire was reported at the Civil War-era home at 24 Main St. around 4 p.m. Friday. Flames could be seen bursting from the building’s roof and windows on its second floor, according to several witnesses.
School bus rear-ends car on Wilton Road in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A car stopped on Wilton Road was struck from behind Thursday by a Regional School Unit 9 bus carrying students, Deputy Police Chief Shane Cote said. One student on the bus complained of leg pain, was checked and taken home by her parents. Mt. Blue High School...
Charles Wilson painting gifted to Kingfield Historical Society
KINGFIELD – A colorful painting that gives a glimpse of a typical day in the downtown of yesteryear has been added to the Kingfield Historical Society collection. The painting portrays townsfolk, many with recognizable names, gathering to collect their mail at the post office. It is a look at life, as it was nearly 70 years ago. It is also a reminder that the downtown area really is historic.
Richard “Rick” Currier (1958-2024)
LEWISTON—Richard “Rick” Currier 65, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of August 25, 2024. He was born in Weare, NH. on Dec 19, 1958, to Willis Currier Jr. and Louise Currier. His many occupations included, working at Granite State Packing, Farmington Shoe shop and seasonal fruit picking,...
Accordion ensemble Maine Squeeze to perform in Farmington
FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington plans to present the dynamic accordion ensemble Maine Squeeze at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, in the Nordica Auditorium in Merrill Hall on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington, 224 Main St. Maine Squeeze is a six-member group with five accordions, one...
Register now for youth field hockey league and prep with Farmington Rec Dept.
FARMINGTON – The Farmington Recreation Department is excited to have an in-house league that will consist of third through sixth grade. We are looking to grow our program and play small games against each other! We look forward to working with your child to build their knowledge and love for the game! Register online at farmingtonme.myrec.com.
UMaine Field Hockey Coach’s Show – August 29 [VIDEO]
UMaine Field Hockey Coach Josette Babineau and 5th year player Bhreagh Kennedy from Skowhegan joined Chris Popper for the weekly Coach's Show on Thursday August 29th. Babineau, Kennedy and the UMaine Team are out in Chicago getting ready for their season opener against #1 Northwestern on Friday August 30th. They talked about their scrimmage against Brown this past Sunday, their trip out to Chicago, what they were doing for fun and in preparation for their 3-game weekend series against Northwestern, UMass and Indiana University.
Greenville man arrested for drug possession
GREENVILLE — A routine traffic stop turned into a drug arrest on Thursday when Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Pina apprehended Gerard Boynton of Blanchard for possession of a scheduled drug. During the stop in Greenville, Deputy Pina discovered approximately 50 grams of suspected crack cocaine in Boynton’s...
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