June 17, 2009 RSS feed / Community & Local News

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Parker Savage, a life remembered

By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular
STRATTON — This year during the Stratton-Eustis Family Fun Days, June 26 to 28, Parker Savage Day will be observed on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dead River Area Historical Society building on Main Street. More...

Lyme disease awareness film to be shown

Phillips Public Library

PHILLIPS — Diane Farnum will be at the Phillips Public Library on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A special showing of the film, "Under Our Skin," about Lyme disease, will take place during that time. More...

Busy week for ambulance service

Mountain Misbehavior
By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

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

Budget approved with some debate

MSAD #58 School Board
By David Hart Irregular Staff

SALEM — Last Thursday, nearly 80 residents arrived in the Mt. Abram cafeteria to vote on the MSAD #58 District Budget now approved at $10,157,642. More...

Adieu to McKee

Jack McKee (right) gets a piece of his cake as the Mt. Abram Regional Health Center board's new officers, vice president Jano Wilkinson (left) and president Don Fowler, look on. More...

Pot roast supper set

NEW PORTLAND —- The New Portland Community Church will host a pot roast supper Thursday, June 18, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the church. The menu will include pot roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, rolls, rhubarb dessert, coffee, tea and punch. More...

History along the way

By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

NEW PORTLAND — To celebrate the completion of the Maine History Project, a self-guided tour of the town of New Portland was held sponsored by the New Portland Historical Society. More...

Seniors wrap up season with wagon ride

Kingfield Senior Citizens
By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

KINGFIELD — Twenty-six members of the Kingfield Senior Citizens met on Tuesday, June 2, for their annual June picnic at the home of Farrilyn Chase who was assisted by member Evelyn Norton. More...

Hard at work

Vacation Bible School

Annie, Peter, David and Elias Twitchell help to color the backdrop for the upcoming Vacation Bible School the week of June 22 to 26 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each day. The theme is a summer camp setting at Son Rock Kids Camp. More...

Pelletier, Nichols engaged

The parents of Michele Lynn Pelletier and Scott Robert Nichols are pleased to announce their engagement. Michele is the daughter of Alban and Donna Pelletier of Stratton. She is a 2004 graduate of Mt. Abram High School and 2008 graduate of St. More...

Big, big barn sale set

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Congregational Church will host a barn sale on Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on High Street. The contents of the sale are really fantastic says Barn Sale coordinator, Ed Inness. More...

New U.S. Border Patrol Station under construction

By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

RANGELEY — Work is underway at the new United States Border Patrol Station in Rangeley. More...

Strawberry shortcake served on 4th

FARMINGTON — July 4th Homemade Strawberry Shortcake will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Pierce House Lawn on Main Street, featuring Pikes' Farm fresh picked strawberries. More...

Lexington Old Home Day celebration set

LEXINGTON — The Lexington Old Home Day Celebration will be held Saturday, July 11, at the Happy Horseshoe Campground. The exhibits will include old maps, photos, historical documents, pictures of early homes and Lexington memorabilia. More...

Ham dinner slated

KINGFIELD -- The Kingfield United Methodist Church will be having a ham dinner on Saturday, June 20 at the church on High Street from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children. Family rates and takeout will be available. More...

Intro GPS training offered

FARMINGTON - Ever wondered if your GPS will work on a cloudy day, or if it will really work when you have to go around a lake? Are you sure it's working and you'll be able to safely find your vehicle after a long day in the woods? More...

Lyme disease awareness film to be shown

PHILLIPS — Diane Farnum will be at the Phillips Public Library on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A special showing of the film, "Under Our Skin," about Lyme disease, will take place during that time. More...

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