July 22, 2009 RSS feed / Community & Local News

Last call for piano master class

RANGELEY — Only a few more participants can be accepted for the piano Master Class being led by world famous concert pianist Julian Gargiulo on Monday, Aug. 17. More...

Music by French composers

WATERVILLE — The Atlantic Music Festival, a month-long celebration of the world's finest classical music, performed by stellar young musicians, continues at Colby College with another free concert. Paris, Paris! More...

Bean-hole bean supper set

STRONG — The Porter Lake Association will hold its 40th annual Bean-Hole Bean Supper Saturday, Aug. 1, at Strong Beach on Porter Lake from 5 until 6:30 p.m. (Smith Hall in New Vineyard in case of rain). More...

New bridge right on track

NEW PORTLAND — Work on the new bridge at the North Village in New Portland is right on schedule, said construction superintendent Scott Stanchfield, who is with the contractor Wyman and Simpson, Engineers and Contractors of Richmond. More...

Craigen Healey honored upon retirement

PHILLIPS -- Craigen Healey, 22-year veteran in education, was honored recently at a special reception held at the Strong Elementary School. More...

Saddleback loses appeal

AUGUSTA — Saddleback was recently denied its appeal of the results of a jury trial it lost last summer in which the jury took only an hour to find it liable for getting an electrician fired when he reported illegal electrical work and serious More...

Arizona Rose to perform free concert

FARMINGTON -- Music on Main, a free summer concert series at the gazebo in Meeting House Park beginning it second year, will feature Arizona Rose on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The concert starts at 11:30 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. More...

'Noah's Ark' lands in Phillips

PHILLIPS — Through July 23, youngsters in the Phillips area are invited to attend a Vacation Bible School with a Noah's Ark theme, perfect for this rainy summer. More...

Area Canadian families honored on Sunday

Dead River Area Historical Society

STRATTON — On July 26th The Dead River Area Historical Society in Stratton will pay tribute to "The Canadian Families" who moved to our area. The museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

Viennese composers featured

WATERVILLE — The Atlantic Music Festival, a month-long celebration of the world's finest classical music, performed by stellar young musicians, continues at Colby College with another free concert. More...

Carrabec's class of '88 to gather

LEXINGTON — Carrabec High School, class of 1988 will hold its 21st reunion at Happy Horseshoe Campground on Aug. 8. There will be a bonfire, 80s music, bean-hole bean suppers and plenty to do for the family. More...

Citzens arrest made, warnings given out

Mountain Misbehavior

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

Local Dems host workshop on community organizing

EAST WILTON — The Franklin County Democrats are presenting a workshop, "Mobilizing a Community to Make Change," on Wednesday, July 22, at 7 p.m. at the Wilson Grange Hall in East Wilton. More...

Local weight loss challenge begins soon

PHILLIPS — Participants have started to join a Weight Loss Challenge Inspired by the popular TV fitness reality show "The Biggest Loser!" A local couple has launched a 12-week Weight Loss Challenge that will begin on Thursday, July 30. More...

Gas leak in park stopped

RANGELEY — A few short weeks ago, a potentially dangerous gasoline spill at Rangeley's town park was prevented from entering Rangeley Lake through the combined efforts of a Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Courtesy Boat Inspector and the local f More...

Fame to assist with Saddleback expansion

AUGUSTA -— The Board of Directors of the Finance Authority of Maine recently approved commercial loan insurance on a Skowhegan Savings Bank loan to Saddleback Inc. More...

Kingfield Days Contest Winners

Kingfield Days Parade float entries were: First Place: Jordan Lumber with their unique rendition of Jordan Lumber's "Next Top Model" Second Place: Western Mountain Baptist Church's "Deal or No Deal" Third Place: E.T. More...