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February 1, 2012 / Front Page

Bringing a cell tower to Phillips discussed

By BJ Bangs Irregular Staff Writer

PHILLIPS — How Phillips could pursue getting a cell tower to have coverage for the downtown area was discussed by the Phillips Revitalization Committee last week. More...

Public hearings could begin as early as June

Kingfield /Route 27

By BJ Bangs Irregular Staff Writer

KINGFIELD — Public hearings on the reconstruction of Route 27 through downtown Kingfield could begin as early as June. More...

Seth and Katie Lee Nickerson were out plowing his parent’s driveway on Route 16 Friday afternoon and noticed an orange Schneider truck was blocking route 16, having attempted to turn up Stanley More...

Arts & Entertainment

Adam Ezra plays the ‘Loaf

Adam Ezra Group, the wildly popular acoustic rock band from Boston, will open for Deer Tick at Sugarloaf’s King Pine Room Saturday, Feb. More...

Romantic music evening

FARMINGTON — An Evening of Romantic Music, performed by violin/violist Anatole Wieck and pianist Carmen Rodriguez Peralta will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at the University of Maine Farmington, Nordica Auditorium. More...

Contra dance planned

WEST FARMINGTON — West Farmington Dance recently announced that the next contra dance is set for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Farmington Grange on Bridge Street. More...

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Obituaries - Free Access

Odias ‘Odie’ Albert Bachelder

1950-2012 — He is well loved by his family and many, many friends

DALLAS PLANTATION — Odias “Odie” Albert Bachelder, of Lang Township, was born March 10, 1950, and died suddenly Jan. 21, 2012. He woke every day with absolute knowledge that each day was a gift. More...

Rebecca J. Pillsbury Ellis

1926-2012 — She was proud to be a homemaker

STRONG — Rebecca J. Pillsbury Ellis, 85, of Strong, passed away Jan. 28, 2012, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boyd Sr. of Strong, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. More...

Linda L. Dubuc

1947-2012 — She enjoyed her time with her family and friends

STRONG — Linda L. Dubuc, 64, of Strong died unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. She was born Aug. 8, 1947 in Skowhegan, the daughter of the late Ralph and Myrtle (Philbrick) Dickinson. More...

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Sports & Outdoors

Roadrunners struggle

Mt. Abram Boys’ Basketball

By Greg Siekman Special to the Irregular

SALEM — The Roadrunner gang has been on a tough spree as of late. So far the varsity has gone winless for nine games this month falling to the likes of Wiscasset, Dirigo, Winthrop, Madison, Hall-Dale, Telstar, St. More...

Annalisa Drew, 4th on Dew Tour Superpipe

CVA news

KILLINGTON, Vt. — Saturday, Jan. 21, some of the world’s best freeskiers met at the Dew Tour superpipe finals at Killington Mountain. More...

Marshall in top 15 for alpine teams

JACKSON, N.H. More...

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Western Mountain Activities - Free Access

Western Mountain Activities

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COMMUNITY THINGS TO DO

BINGO — Fri. 6:30 pm, Legion Hall, Depot St.,Phillips. All paper gamesBINGO — Sat. 6:30 pm, Legion Hall, School St.,Kingfield. All paper gamesBOOK CLUB MEETING — 2nd, Thurs., 6:30pm, New Portland Com. Library. More...

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Happy Second Birthday Carrabassett Valley Public Library! - Free Access

Friday, Feb. 3, the public is invited to drop by for wine and cheese & chocolate cake to help celebrate the library's milestone. The event will be held from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. in the Begin Family Room. More...

Strong school celebrates success

By Karen Bessey Pease Special to the Irregular

STRONG — Senator Tom Saviello (RWilton) was on hand at the Strong Elementary School Thursday, Jan. 26 to present Principal Felecia Pease with a Certificate of Recognition from the 125th Maine State Legislature and the People of Maine. More...

Krissi Dyer, miraculously lucky - Free Access

The skier was impaled on a 13-inch branch Jan. 11

By BJ Bangs Irregular Staff Writer

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Krissi Dyer knows she’s lucky, so lucky that she calls it a miracle that the 13-inch stick that impaled her torso during a Jan. More...

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Veterans’ Affairs & Benefits

By David Miller

Second Legislative Session The House returns for the Second Session of the 112th Congress, with the Senate returning the following week. More...

Health insurance reform law showing signs of promise

By Senator Rodney Whittemore

Last session, the new legislative majority took bold steps to put Maine on a new path toward prosperity and opportunity. The primary focus was on creating more jobs and economic activity. More...

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