Ability Profiler assistance offered
—Wilton CareerCenter
      WILTON — The Wilton CareerCenter, on 865 US Route 2E, offers workshops and training to aid those seeking employment trying to improve their situation. O*NET Ability Profiler will be held Friday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Pellet mill on track in Strong
      STRONG — Since mid-August the old Forster Mfg. plant which has stood empty and idle for too long has been a beehive of activity. The new pellet mill is expected to be operational Jan. 1, 2009, Jeff Allen, the Strong plant manager said recently.
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CV police busy as mountain opens
Mountain Misbehavior
By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular
      WESTERN MOUNTAINS — The following are summaries of local law enforcement agencies' activities last week. Carrabassett Valley Police At the Carrabassett Valley Police Department last week, Police Chief Scott Nichols investigated a report of a traffic accident on Webber Street.
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Partnership programs begin 8th year
Girls Talk & Teen Voices
      MSAD #58 — Girls Talk & Teen Voices Mentoring Partnership programs are underway in MSAD #58. In Kingfield, these programs are beginning their 8th year. Girls and teens at Phillips Elementary School participate in the programs at Strong Elementary School now in it's 5th year and Stratton Elementary School is beginning it's second year of programs.
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Thanksgiving comes early
Bridging the Gap
By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular
      KINGFIELD — What a fun day it was for those who attended the Bridging the Gap dinner on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Webster Hall. Over 90 meals were served to those who came to the hall and or delivered to those who were unable to attend, organizer Sue Jones said.
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NotifyMD doing great things in Farmington
By Ramona du Houx Special to the Irregular
      KINGFIELD — Coming in second at the annual Chester Greenwood ear muff Farmington festival is the only area NotifyMD's local branch hasn't been first. Out of the company's seven call centers, Farmington is ranked number one and will be adding 25 new jobs in 2009, as well as helping the company's new Winthrop facility train workers.
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Man killed in Carrabassett Valley crash
By Donna M. Perry Special to the Irregular
      CARRABASSETT VALLEY —- A Whitefield man was killed Monday morning after his Geo sedan went out of control on Route 27 and crossed the centerline into the path of an oncoming pickup truck, police said.
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Wilton CareerCenter - Job interview help
      WILTON — The Wilton CareerCenter, on 865 US Route 2E, offers workshops and training to aid those seeking employment trying to improve their situation. Ace That Interview! will be held Thursday, Dec. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m.
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2008 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.
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