Farmington, Maine

The healthcare provider is located in Farmington, Maine. A leader in community health, the facility offers a range of services including women’s health, surgical, and medical. A long history of compassionate award-winning care has set it apart from other healthcare providers in the area. The provider has been recognized by several renowned healthcare organizations including The Joint Commission.

Located in the foothills of Western Maine’s mountains, Farmington is a safe and friendly place for all. As the home of a college, it features a nice blend of arts and culture while the surroundings create good opportunities for outdoor recreation. Ranked by Niche.com as one of the best places to live in Maine, Farmington is a beautiful town. It gives you the comforts of a rural area while still offering the charm and culture of a bigger area. Farmington features a small commuter bus route to help people make their way through the city and surrounding areas.

Learn more about Farmington at the official city website and explore the area at the county website.

Mt. Blue Regional District (also known as RSU 09) is the public school district for the area. The district contains 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Advanced Placement and Gifted Program classes are offered in the district. Niche.com has ranked the district among its top 40 safest school districts. Students enjoy a low student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1 in this good academic environment. Mt. Blue High School is ranked 33rd in the state by U.S. News and World Report’s Best U.S. High Schools. There is 1 private school located near Farmington and it’s for grades 8-12. There may be other private schools in the surrounding area.

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With a diverse downtown shopping area and a mix of familiar big-box Farmington has plenty of shopping options. Browsing the downtown will let you access locally-owned shops for gifts, books, toys, children’s items, decor, and more. Walmart, Big Lots, Dollar Tree, and Sears are available for general merchandise and specialty needs. Grocery stores in the area include the Walmart, Save a Lot, Hannaford Supermarket, and Tranten’s.

Farmington has a rich arts, culture, and entertainment scene with options for all ages and interests. Arts Farmington organizes arts events in the area with ballet, theatre, and other productions around town. Visual arts can be seen thanks to The Emery Community Arts Center which showcases exhibits and events by students. Exhibits also appear at the university art gallery. For musicals and theatre, there’s Sandy River Players, a long-running community theater organization that offers a range of productions including musicals and dramas. Farmington also has the Nordica Homestead Museum, a historic property dedicated to the hometown hero and famous opera singer Lillian Nordica. On display are works of art, furniture, Nordica family belongings, and other interesting pieces. You’ll even see a few pieces of Coca-Cola memorabilia as Lillian was a model for the company in the 1900s. The Farmington Historical Society also maintains a local museum, The Titcomb House, and it’s full of lore and objects related to Farmington history. If a movie is more your speed, there’s a local cinema open year-round and a drive-in option for the warmer months.

Adventure and recreation are easily found in Farmington. From the assortment of walking and hiking trails in the city the Mosher Hill Waterfall, there’s no shortage of beautiful scenery to explore on foot. You can venture up to Titcomb Mountain to join the Farmington Ski Club to ski and have other fun on the peak. Abbott Park is a lovely place to spend a few hours. Created by the children’s author Jacob Abbott, the park features a pond, 4 bridges, woodland trails, and a connection to the University Arboretum trail.

Farmington is safe for families and has a crime rate that's 31% lower than the national average. It’s safer than 58% of the country as well.