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The Irregular http://www.theirregular.com/ en-us Book, bake, plant sale set http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Book_bake_plant_sale_set.html <p>STRONG — A book, bake and plant sale will be held Friday, May 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Foster Memorial Building. The proceeds will benefit the Strong Public Library. </p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Book_bake_plant_sale_set.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:25 +0000 55286 at Retired educators to meet http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Retired_educators_to_meet.html <p>RANGELEY — Franklin County Retired Educators will meet Monday, May 21 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd.</p> <p>There will be a program, followed by a meeting and lunch.</p> <p>All retired educators are welcome. For more information, call 778-4282. </p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Retired_educators_to_meet.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:25 +0000 55287 at Workshop on handling fragile artifacts offered http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Workshop_on_handling_fragile_artifacts_offered.html <img src="http://www.theirregular.com/sites/www.theirregular.com/files/images/2012-05-16/31p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="31p1.jpg" title="31p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="118" height="150" /><p>STRONG — The Strong Maine Memory Project team is offering a free public presentation at 1 p. m. Sunday, May 20, at the Forster Memorial Building.</p><p><a href="http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Workshop_on_handling_fragile_artifacts_offered.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Workshop_on_handling_fragile_artifacts_offered.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:29 +0000 55306 at Memorial Day in Rangeley http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Memorial_Day_in_Rangeley.html <p>RANGELEY — Sunday, May 27, 1 p.m., the American Legion, Rangeley Lakes Post 120 will hold its annual parade and ceremony in Honor of Memorial Day.</p> <p>The parade will start at 1 p.m. in front of the Rangeley Inn and will travel down Main Street to the Veterans Monument at the entrance to the Town Park. A ceremony will immediately follow the parade at the monument.</p><p><a href="http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Memorial_Day_in_Rangeley.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Memorial_Day_in_Rangeley.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:29 +0000 55307 at Cat spay-neuter clinic set http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Cat_spayneuter_clinic_set.html <p>KINGFIELD — There will be a cat spay-neuter clinic at Webster Hall Wednesday, June 6, at 12 p.m.</p> <p>Male dogs neutered by appointment only.</p> <p>The attending vet will be Dr. Stephanie Heikkinen from Maine Woods Mobil Vet.</p> <p>To set up an appointment for spay-neuter or shots or for further questions, call 491-1614. </p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Cat_spayneuter_clinic_set.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:29 +0000 55308 at New Vineyard Historical Society to meet http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/New_Vineyard_Historical_Society_to_meet.html <p>NEW VINEYARD — The New Vineyard Historical Society will meet Wednesday, May 16, at 7 p.m. at the Historical Room.</p> <p>“Wreaths Across America” will be presented by Joe Ross of Wilton. He will present a slideshow explaining all about the Christmas Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery and other cemeteries that request wreaths.</p> <p>Refreshments will be served.</p><p><a href="http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/New_Vineyard_Historical_Society_to_meet.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/New_Vineyard_Historical_Society_to_meet.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:29 +0000 55309 at Community breakfast set http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Community_breakfast_set.html <p>RANGELEY — The next Community Breakfast, with everyone invited to attend, will be Wednesday, May 16, at the Farm House Inn on Route 4 south of Rangeley, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.</p> <p>Anyone who has a special dietary need is urged to call in advance so restaurant staff can try to accommodate their needs. For more information, call 864-5805. </p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Community_breakfast_set.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:29 +0000 55310 at Yard sale/flea market planned http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Yard_saleflea_market_planned.html <p>EMBDEN — Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, recently announced it will hold a yard sale/flea market Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.</p> <p>To reserve a table, call 566-5961. For more information, call the center at 566-7302, Pam at 566-5961 or Wayne at 635-2244. </p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Yard_saleflea_market_planned.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:29 +0000 55311 at Yard sale in Stratton needs recycle-ables http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Yard_sale_in_Stratton_needs_recycleables.html <p>STRATTON — For all those who are beginning their spring cleaning or getting organized, volunteers at the Stratton Elementary School urge them to follow the “reduce, reuse, recycle” pledge and help Stratton Elementary School at the same time.</p><p><a href="http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Yard_sale_in_Stratton_needs_recycleables.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Yard_sale_in_Stratton_needs_recycleables.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:30 +0000 55312 at Bake sale to benefit Stephen Maleiswski http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Bake_sale_to_benefit_Stephen_Maleiswski.html <img src="http://www.theirregular.com/sites/www.theirregular.com/files/images/2012-05-16/38p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="38p1.jpg" title="38p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="150" height="101" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By BJ Bangs Irregular Staff Writer </div> </div> </div> <p>“He’s not just my brother. He’s everyone you’ve ever held dear —and now he needs your help,” Susan Quirk says about her brother, Stephen Maleiswski in a flyer to help raise money to defray medical costs from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.</p><p><a href="http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Bake_sale_to_benefit_Stephen_Maleiswski.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Bake_sale_to_benefit_Stephen_Maleiswski.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:30 +0000 55314 at Spring Fling returns http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Spring_Fling_returns.html <img src="http://www.theirregular.com/sites/www.theirregular.com/files/images/2012-05-16/39p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="39p1.jpg" title="39p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="150" height="84" /><p>STRATTON — The Stratton Elementary annual PTC Spring Fling Dinner and play will be held May 18 at the Stratton/Eustis Community Building on Main Street.</p> <p>The doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a Tex-Mex feast with dinner entertainment provided by Mrs. Steven’s middle school Steel Drum Band and an opportunity to win a 50/50 jackpot.</p><p><a href="http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Spring_Fling_returns.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Spring_Fling_returns.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:32 +0000 55316 at KES Springfest is Friday http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/KES_Springfest_is_Friday.html <p>KINGFIELD -- This year's Springfest will be held Friday, May 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Kingfield Elementary School.</p><p><a href="http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/KES_Springfest_is_Friday.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/KES_Springfest_is_Friday.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:32 +0000 55317 at Literacy rummage sale changes dates, location http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Literacy_rummage_sale_changes_dates_location.html <p>WEST FARMINGTON — The Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties will its rummage sale Sunday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge at 120 School Street off routes 2 & 4.</p> <p>Organizers apologized for the inconvenience of changing this one more time, but they will now be inside and won’t have to worry about the weather.</p><p><a href="http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Literacy_rummage_sale_changes_dates_location.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Literacy_rummage_sale_changes_dates_location.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:32 +0000 55318 at Flags a-flying http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Flags_aflying.html <img src="http://www.theirregular.com/sites/www.theirregular.com/files/images/2012-05-16/42p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="42p1.jpg" title="42p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="83" height="150" /><p><a href="http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Flags_aflying.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Flags_aflying.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:35 +0000 55320 at Trees on power lines investigated http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Trees_on_power_lines_investigated.html <p>WESTERN MOUNTAINS — Following is a summary of some of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department’s local activities April 19 to May 8. In all, dispatchers sent deputies to 240 incidents in the county during this period according to the radio logs.</p> <p>April 19 deputies provided mutual aid on Long Falls Dam Road in New Portland.</p><p><a href="http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Trees_on_power_lines_investigated.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Trees_on_power_lines_investigated.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:35 +0000 55321 at Chief Nichols plans ‘meet-and-greet’ http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Chief_Nichols_plans_meetandgreet.html <p>NEW SHARON — Carrabassett Valley Police Chief Scott Nichols, who is on the ballot for the June 12 primary in his bid to be Franklin County’s next Sheriff, is holding a “meet & greet” Monday, May 21, at 5:30 p.m. at Moose Alley on Main Street in Rangeley.</p><p><a href="http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Chief_Nichols_plans_meetandgreet.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Chief_Nichols_plans_meetandgreet.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:35 +0000 55322 at Benefit bottle drive http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Benefit_bottle_drive.html <p>EAST DIXFIELD — A bottle drive to benefit Larry Bisbee (AKA Country Folk Music Theatre), who recently lost his cabin to fire, will be held Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the East Dixfield Post Office parking lot.</p> <p>For more information, call 645-3254 or 645-2862. </p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Benefit_bottle_drive.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:35 +0000 55323 at May 18, a new portable composter will be demonstrated http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/May_18_a_new_portable_composter_will_be_demonstrat.html <p>FARMINGTON — Whether you run an established commercial composting operation, or a dairy farmer who wants to compost his manure, or are a gardener who wants to make her own compost from food scraps and weeds, or just want to buy some locally produced compost, the Sandy River Recycling Association facility off the Dump Road in Farmington will be the place to be Friday, May 18 or Saturday, M</p><p><a href="http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/May_18_a_new_portable_composter_will_be_demonstrat.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/May_18_a_new_portable_composter_will_be_demonstrat.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:35 +0000 55324 at Girls’ Talk donates quilts to Gifts of Love http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Girls_Talk_donates_quilts_to_Gifts_of_Love.html <img src="http://www.theirregular.com/sites/www.theirregular.com/files/images/2012-05-16/47p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="47p1.jpg" title="47p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="150" height="116" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By BJ Bangs Irregular Staff Writer </div> </div> </div> <p>KINGFIELD — Kingfield’s Gifts of Love received eight quilts made from the heart by members of Kingfield’s Girls’ Talk this past year.</p> <p>“I never thought they’d turn out to be so beautiful,” said Debi Johnson, Kingfield Elementary librarian who coordinates the program with Sandra Schniepp.</p><p><a href="http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Girls_Talk_donates_quilts_to_Gifts_of_Love.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Girls_Talk_donates_quilts_to_Gifts_of_Love.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:37 +0000 55326 at Customer service training http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Customer_service_training.html <p>RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Rangeley Public Library, recently announced a series of Customer Service Training opportunities.</p><p><a href="http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Customer_service_training.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.theirregular.com/news/2012-05-16/Community_%28and%29_Local_News/Customer_service_training.html#comments 2012-05-16 Community & Local News Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:43 +0000 55338 at