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RANGELEY -- A Special Board of Education meeting was held Nov. 13, with board members Ginny Nuttall, Barbara Burgess, Mary Vacarro, Harold Schaetzle and Pam Ellis present, according to the recently released minutes of the meeting. More ... KINGFIELD -- Selectmen Neal McCurdy and Heather Moody hosted a Special Town Meeting on Nov. 17 that yielded a favorable vote to refinance the town's fire station. Chairman John Dill was not present and there were no members from the general public. More ... KINGFIELD — The Kingfield Water District Board of Trustees recently released its agenda for its next meeting, Monday, Dec. 1, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Kingfield Elementary School. The meeting will commence with consideration of the minutes from the Nov. More ... BAY PORT, N.Y. — Leo and Patsy Boyce, of Kingfield, were guests of honor recently a lawn party to celebrate the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. The surprise celebration was given by their daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Greg Epilone and Patricia and Bill Penney-Pirozzi. More ... PHILLIPS — A surprise 90th birthday party for Lewis Abbott of Phillips was given by family at the home of his grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Aaron and Dulcey Holbrook. A buffet dinner was served to about 110 friends and relatives. More ... MASTIC, N.Y. — Eileen Boyce was guest of honor at a special celebration for her 70th birthday on Oct. 8. Four ladies, members of her family and two friends, had been picked up at their homes in a spectacular white stretch limo, which was then driven up to Eileen's front door in Mastic. More ... Special to the Irregular WESTERN MOUNTAINS — The following are summaries of local law enforcement agencies' activities last week. Carrabassett Valley Police The Carrabassett Valley Police Department had a busy week responding to 60 requests as they gear up for another ski season. More ... The Franklin County Community College Network (FCCCN) is the winner of the Maine Community Foundation's 2008 Noyce Award for Nonprofit Excellence. The network was founded on the principle that to improve the region's economic viability, residents need opportunities to develop marketable skills that lead to well-paying jobs. The Noyce Award includes an unrestricted $10,000 grant. "FCCCN's ability to bring businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, agencies, and state legislators together in a collaborative exchange is a powerful demonstration of community-building skills," said MaineCF President Henry Schmelzer. Among those attending the Maine Community Foundation's 25th Anniversary Celebration and the 2008 Noyce Award presentation on Nov. 10 are: (front, left to right) Alison Hagerstrom, Executive Director Greater Franklin Development Corporation; Betty Gensel, FCCCN Liaison; Karen Henderson; student; Ray Therrien, MSAD #9 Adult Education Director; Paul Scalzone, Coastal Enterprises; (back) Dr. Doug Dunlap, Pastor First Congregational Church of Wilton; Gary Perlson, MSAD #58 Adult Education Director; and Bryan Wallace, Central Maine Community College Representative. The Noyce Award was presented to the Franklin County Community College Network. (Lincoln Benedict photo) More ... Opportunity Center of North Franklin County Inc., Secretary Kirsten Brown- Burbank (left to right), Treasurer Sylvia Lambert and board chairman Bill Crandall join community college student Karen Henderson, of Phillips, as she navigates software on a new Dell laptop. The computer was recently issued to her through MSAD #58's Adult & Community Education Adult Laptop Lending Initiative for use during her academic year at both KVCC and CMCC. Henderson has been accessing a wide variety of college courses in north Franklin County through the Franklin County Community College Network since she enrolled in 2005. With financial support from the John Merck Foundation, the Opportunity Center board of directors recently granted $10,000 to Franklin County Adult Ed Programs for purchasing laptops in an effort to supply them as resources, and in addition to bridge distances while providing access (through technology) to rural adult learners. (Gary Perlson photo) More ... KINGFIELD — State Senator Peter Mills will discuss the present and future status of electrical power generation and transmission for Maine in a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at Webster Hall. Senator Mills is a veteran state legislator having served in the House of Representatives as well as the Senate. More ... FREEMAN — Everyone has a dream or a goal in life. After eight years of working and attending school, a Freeman woman is realizing her dream as she opens her own private practice. Julie Ames holds two licenses: one in clinical as a social worker and one for Drug and Substance Abuse Counselor. More ... SALEM — A young Salem woman, a cancer survivor, is forever grateful to her community, friends, family and church for supporting her the past year while she was treated for breast cancer. More ... |
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