Meet the two women behind Farmington’s bustling parks and rec programs

SUN JOURNAL • May 4, 2025

It’s no surprise that two women who grew up in Maine playing sports, enjoying physical activity, and working with children are the director and assistant director of the Farmington Parks and Recreation Department. Jennifer Savage of Chesterville was the assistant director of the department under former Director Matt Foster and was promoted to director in January. Michelle Dowd of Farmington was named assistant director of the department in January.