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November 19, 2008 / Community & Local News

Rebecca Ryder to take over from Richard Batt

FARMINGTON — Trustees at Franklin Community Health Network and Franklin Memorial Hospital have announced the appointment of Rebecca Ryder of Mission, Texas as the new president and chief executive officer. More...

Madison hires new economic development director

MADISON — Joy Hikel will join the Town of Madison's staff as the Director of Economic Development beginning this week. More...

Preschool fundraiser set

PHILLIPS — Halfway Down the Stairs Preschool on Dodge Road is hosting a fundraiser event on Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

This year's food drive in underway

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce

FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce's 2008 Holiday Food Drive is underway. The goal is to provide a food basket for 50 families. More...

Christmas fair, food sale

PHILLIPS — There will be a Christmas fair and holiday food sale at the Phillips Community House on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More...

All about baby

Heidi MacIssac, owner of the Blessed Baby Boutique and Mother's Center, demonstrates how she can carry her daughter, Maia, in a ring sling sold at her shop. More...

Farm Bill is huge with some sweeping changes

By BJ Bangs Special to the Irregular

FARMINGTON — The 2008 Farm Bill is huge, and the over 350 farms in Franklin County should take note of some of the provisions that may directly or indirectly affect them even if they aren't participating in any of the current programs. More...

UMF Ed Center available for green building tours

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington Education Center, designed to showcase energy efficient building systems, is now available for free, pre-scheduled tours to educators, students and the general public. More...

Sidekicks in a sidecar

Bella and Wooly Bear wait patiently for owner Mike Lempert of Freeman Twp., who took the two Airedales out for a ride in his motorcycle sidecar last week. The mother and son are often seen in the sidecar with Lempert while he's out around town. More...

Spaghetti supper benefit

CHESTERVILLE — There will be a benefit spaghetti supper at the Chesterville Town Hall on Saturday, Nov. 22 to help defray the medical expenses of Orin Knowles and Greg Soule. More...

Christmas fair, food sale

PHILLIPS — There will be a Christmas fair and holiday food sale at the Phillips Community House on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More...

Deer are on the move, be watchful

Mountain Misbehavior

By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

WESTERN MOUNTAINS — The following are summaries of local law enforcement agencies' activities last week. More...

Thanksgiving Service at Reeds Mill Church

MADRID - - The seventh annual Thanksgiving Service will be held at Reeds Mill Church on Reeds Mill Road in Madrid at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27. More...

Biggest Loser Challenge is on again

RANGELEY — Ready to get healthy and drop pounds and inches? Then prepare for the second round of the Biggest Loser Challenge. More...

FMH library hours

FARMINGTON — FMH's Ben Franklin Center Library is open to the public and is used extensively by medical staff and hospital personnel. More...

Madison: Special town meeting, public reception planned

MADISON — A special town meeting will be held Monday, Nov. More...

Camden National reports year-to-date results

CAMDEN -- Robert W. More...

Flag burning ceremony honors the day

Veterans' Day

By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

KINGFIELD — With a small crowd looking on, Brian Hatfield, acting as the Commander of the Norton/Wuori American Legion Post #61, along with several other members of the Legion, conducted a disposal of unserviceable flags on Veterans' Day at t More...