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🌱 What’s planned for Farmington’s 61st Summer Fest on July 25?

Farmington, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What’s planned for Farmington’s 61st Summer Fest on July 25?
  • What deputies encountered in this week’s Franklin County sheriff’s log
  • How a Farmington marrow drive helped one mom find a lifesaving match

Also on today's calendar: Sandy River Music Festival 2026 and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 55 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Occasional rain, temps: high: 57, low: 49.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Farmington's Summer Fest to return with Elvis, races, music (sunjournal.com) — Downtown Farmington will turn into a car-free festival zone on Friday, July 25, for the 61st Summer Fest, running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Expect closed streets, kids’ activities in Meetinghouse Park, food vendors, races, an Elvis tribute, a talent show, and even a new photo contest with cash prizes.
   

2. Franklin County Sheriff's Report, May 2nd (dailybulldog.com) — Franklin County deputies handled a busy week that included assisting Farmington police with a vehicle pursuit starting on Wilton Road, several medical calls, and traffic complaints on Fairbanks Road in Farmington. The report also covers crashes, domestic disputes, school visits, and routine checks across nearby towns, offering residents a clear snapshot of recent law enforcement activity in the area.
   

3. Finding a match: How one Farmington family is navigating their mom's leukemia treatment (nhpr.org) — A Farmington family recently rallied neighbors at a local fieldhouse for a bone marrow donor drive to help mom Andrea Brault, who’s battling leukemia. After drawing about 40 potential donors and community support from local businesses, Andrea has now found a registry match and is preparing for a transplant while dreaming of returning to social work and family life.
   

4. 'Devastating news': Maine officials send condolences after game warden dies in plane crash (wgme.com) — Local law enforcement in Farmington and Franklin County are mourning after Maine Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts died in a plane crash in nearby Avon. Farmington police and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office called the news devastating and are publicly offering condolences and support to Tibbetts’ family and the Maine Warden Service.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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