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KINGFIELD — If you are looking to share Christmas cheer with an elderly person in THE community, take a "adopt a grandparent" tag off the giving tree at the post office in Kingfield. The tag represents one older person in THE community who receives a monthly meal through Bridging the Gap program. More ... PHILLIPS — On Saturday, Dec. 13, children in the area are invited to come with a parent to the Community House to shop for gifts for their family. Doors open at 9 a.m., and this year Santa will be arriving at 9:30. After children visit with Santa, parents may enjoy refreshments in the kitchen as the children do their shopping. More ... OQUOSSOC — The next Ladies/Community Breakfast, with everyone invited to attend, will be on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at the Gingerbread House Oquossoc starting at 7 a.m. "You will enjoy their fabulous breakfast and as always bring all your family and friends," Mary Henderson, a breakfast organizer, said. More ... OQUOSSOC — Rangeley Fire & Rescue is hosting a kids' Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Oquossoc Fire Station #2. Children will be able to visit with Santa and his elves. Those ages infant to grade 5 will receive gifts. The kids will also be able to enjoy a craft table. More ... CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Celebrating 20 years of jewelry at Sugarloaf Mountain, Gold/Smith Gallery and Harvest Gold Jewelry Company are teaming up again this season with a selection of handcrafted jewelry in time for the holidays. More ... KINGFIELD — The annual Kingfield Christmas Show is planned for Monday night Dec. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kingfield Elementary School. Youth under the guidance of Sue Jones will offer a number of performances in keeping with the holiday season. More ... Special to the Irregular KINGFIELD — Twenty-two members of the Kingfield Senior Citizens and one guest, Joe Hewey of Cornville, met Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the Kingfield Baptist Church for their annual Christmas party. The meeting opened with prayer by George Woodford led by the flag salute. More ... SANFORD — Heather Mary Gilmore Tyler, of Kingfield, and Terrence P. Tyler Jr., of Avon, were married Aug. 9 at the Richard Bell Interfaith Chapel in Carrabassett Valley with the Rev. Marriott Churchill officiating. The Matron of Honor was Shannon Gilmore, and Curtis Tyler was the Best Man. More ... MOUNT DESERT ISLAND — Mount Desert Island was the setting recently for the engagement of Faith Angela Bell and James Burton Fletcher. Bell is the daughter of John and Jan Bell of Farmington and Fletcher is the son of Bryan and Francine Fletcher of New Vineyard. More ... STRONG — Scott and Patricia Dyar of Strong are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Friday Jean Dyar of Chambersburg, Pa. to Nathan Rohm Hixon of Needmore, Pa., son of Gary and Lola Hixon of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. More ... Lydia Dicentes gets a little help from her mother, Colleen, during the annual Christmas tree lighting festivities. Here the two tie a ribbon on the tree in observation of those troops who are serving or have served our country overseas. (David Hart photo) More ... KINGFIELD — Hundreds of shoppers jammed the Kingfield Elementary School recently for the annual Craft Fair. Georgia Woodford, longtime school secretary, said that the fair has been held every year at the school for more than 20 years. More ... Contest Winners Parade Winners YOUTH CATEGORY New Hope Baptist Church Farmington MOST ORIGINAL Camden National Bank, Farmington BEST THEME Barclay's, Wilton BEST APPEARANCE Wiles Funeral Homes, More ... Meals are served from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm December 15 to 19 Monday Smothered Beef, Whipped Potato, Fresh Carrots, Fruit Cobbler Tuesday Baked Ham, Whipped Potato, Fresh Vegetable, Fruit Cup Wednesday Chicken w/Gravy over Mashed Potato, More ... Special to the Irregular MADISON — Eunice Farnsworth-Ruth Heald Cragin Chapter held its Nov. 8 meeting at the Selectmen's Meeting Room, at the Old Point Facility. The meeting was opened at 10 a.m. in ritualistic fashion by the chapter regent, Kathy Palmer. More ... KINGFIELD — About 29 members of the Norton/Wuori American Legion and Auxiliary attended a supper put on by the Auxiliary members Monday night, Nov. 10 at the Legion Hall. Following the dinner, a wonderful guest appeared having come to Kingfield on the train from Livermore to Strong and then to Kingfield. More ... The average American consumed 13.3 pounds of turkey in 2006 according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract. The most popular main dish for Christmas dinner appears to be a toss-up between ham, turkey, and other family traditions. (Steve Mitman photo) More ... First snowman Here Kingfield first grader River Horn takes advantage of the first significant snow of the season. Immediately after school she came out to build this snowman which ended up being almost as tall as she was. (David Hart photo) More ... |
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