Community Corner
The Crossroads of History and Hollywood; Mormon Temple Groundbreaking; And Other News!
Hear David Ward talk tonight about Lincoln's visit to Gettysburg and the tour he gave to 'Lincoln' Director Steven Spielberg and Daniel Day Lewis, a Connecticut resident, who played Lincoln. Here's what else is going on in Farmington and the area.
Hey there, Farmington!
Wow, is August almost over already? The first day of school will be here in no time.
What are you doing before Aug. 26 to get your kids ready to go back? Where are you going to enjoy your last weeks of summer? Tell us in the comments!
Here's five things you should know today.
Hundreds of Latter-day Saints from five different states came to Farmington on Saturday, Aug. 17 for the groundbreaking of Connecticut's first Mormon temple, including their prophet, President Thomas S. Monson. Click here to read our current and past coverage of the Mormon temple.
The Crossroads of History and Hollywood: David Ward, Civil War Tours president, is coming to the Avon Free Public Library to talk about giving Stephen Spielberg and Daniel Day Lewis a tour of Gettysburg and the history of Lincoln's visit there. The event starts Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. and more information is available on the town website.
ComPassion Dental had its ribbon-cutting ceremony in Farmington recently. Welcome to the neighborhood!
Pool day? Sunshine is in the forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 20 and temperatures will reach 88. Click here to read the full seven-day forecast.
Taking a trip or just commuting to work? Click here to check the DOT's interactive travel map before you leave home.
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