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January 7, 2009 / News from our Schools

Phillips 8th grader wins Patriot's Pen

By Paula Roy Special to the Irregular

PHILLIPS — During an assembly held Friday at the Phillips Elementary School, 8th grader Briannah James was awarded a savings bond for $100 and a cash prize of $25 for her winning entry in the VFW's annual Patriot's Pen essay contest. More...

Grants available to Franklin and Somerset county nonprofits

ELLSWORTH — Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that draw on the strengths of the community and foster collaboration are encouraged to apply to the Western Mountains Fund, part of the Maine Community Foundation's C More...

Gordon on dean's list

NEWTON, Mass. — Emily Gordon of Kingfield has been named to the dean's list highest honors for the first semester at Mount Ida College. A freshman in the funeral service major at Mount Ida College, Gordon is a 2008 graduate of Mt. More...

Festive carols fill the air

Kingfield Elementary students in grades 1-4 perform their annual Christmas songs and dance at Tranten's Family Market last month. Music director and school principal Brenda Stevens guided the young group in a stunning performance. (David Hart photo) More...