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March 4, 2009 / Community & Local News

Dance baby, dance!

Rebecca LaRovera, dance instructor and Kingfield Recreation Program Coordinator, leads a preschoolage group in dance exercises at Webster Hall in Kingfield during February vacation week. More...

Blood drive slated

Mt. Abram Regional High School

SALEM — The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive on Wednesday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Mt. Abram Regional High School. More...

Twenty years of dedication to his country

By David Hart Irregular Staff

STRONG — After a long 20 years of naval dedication through many trying times of service for his country, local resident Gene L. Metcalf officially retired as of last fall. Metcalf grew up in Strong and is a Mt. More...

Woodcock appointed director of volunteer services

FARMINGTON — Charlie Woodcock, a longtime employee of Franklin Memorial Hospital and Franklin Community Health Network, has been appointed FCHN Director of Volunteer Services. More...

Web business offers affordable options for homeowners

By David Hart Irregular Staff

CARRABASSETT VALLEY - An Internet-based Web site resource is currently online promoting area lodging and rental opportunities in the area. Like so many of us, the Tripps visited the area for vacation stays for over a decade. More...

Fresh local produce is available for eligible low-income seniors

Maine Senior FarmShare Sign-up begins

AUGUSTA — Seniors, age 60 or older with individual incomes below $20,036 (individual) and $26,995 (couples) are eligible to receive $50 of free fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables this coming season through the Maine Senior FarmShare Pr More...

Growing cut flowers for profit

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present educator and researcher Barbara Murphy with an educational program on growing flowers for profit. The program will be held Wednesday, March 11, from 6:30 until 8 p.m. More...

Community first aid class

FARMINGTON — Registrations are now being accepted for a standard first aid course being offered at Franklin Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 10, from 5-9 p.m. in the Bass Room. More...

Mountain Misbehavior: K-9 assists in tracking suspect

By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

WESTERN MOUNTAINS — The following are summaries of some of the local law enforcement agencies' and fire departments' activities last week. More...

Free self-employment workshop offered

WILTON — A free, three-hour workshop for anyone interested in starting a business is being offered in Wilton on March 12. More...

Blood drive set

SALEM — The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive on Wednesday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Mt. Abram Regional High School. More...

Brad Orbeton, in the Spotlight

PORTLAND — Brad Orbeton, of Kingfield, has been named to the U.S. Post Office's Maine District Manager's Spotlight. Orbeton works for the Strong Post Office. Orbeton has worked for the postal service for 12 years. More...

Get involved in Family Fun Days

STRATTON-EUSTIS — The Flagstaff Area Business Association recently announced that plans are now being made for the upcoming Family Fun Days, which includes the annual parade, fireworks, kids' activities, entertainment and great food. More...

Assertive communication training

FARMINGTON — Do you sometimes let others push you around? Or do you push others around in order to get your own way? More...

Not your typical downtown Kingfield sight

The Victoriaville Tigres, a junior professional hockey team, stopped in Kingfield recenlty to stretch their legs. The team was coming from Quebec and heading to Lewiston to take on the Lewiston Maineiacs. More...