By Valerie Tucker Special to the Irregular
STRONG -— Two local historical societies find teamwork and innovative collaborations help them survive in rural Maine. Strong's historical society doesn't have money for a computer or scanning equipment to digitally preserve its artifacts.
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KINGFIELD -- The Kingfield United Methodist Church will be holding a homemade baked bean and casserole supper on Aug. 15 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the church at 51 High St. The cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12. More...
NEW PORTLAND -- The New Portland Community Church will host a roast pork supper Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the church. More...
By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular
KINGFIELD — The Herbert Grand Hotel was the setting on Saturday, July 25 for the wedding of Tiffany Cookson and Beau Oliver. More...
AVON — The Country Delight on Route 4 in Avon will host the 2009 Country Delight Car Show at Tuesday evening's Cruise In on Aug. 18. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded. The show will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. More...
By Donna M. Perry Special to the Irregular
RANGELEY — A local man faces charges after police say he stole an iPod and docking station from a girl who was at the town park Tuesday, Aug. 4. More...
STRATTON -- The Dead River Area Historical Society will pay tribute to local veterans on Sunday, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...
July Yard of the Month
WILTON — The winner of Rocky Hill Landscaping & Nursery's Yard of the Month for July was Emily & Jeff O'Donnell, "Northwest Outpost" of Church Hill in Strong. More...
RANGELEY — For many years, the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust has been researching opportunities to have its lands "green certified." RLHT has conserved over 12,500 acres of land and has been managing those lands for multiple uses including ti More...
CARRABASSETT VALLEY -- Thanks to one of the largest fields of competitors in its 27-year history, the 2009 Sugarloaf Marathon and 15k has announced a contribution of $10,280 to the Sugarloaf Region Charitable Trust, the largest donation in the eve More...
STRATTON — The Dead River Area Historical Society's pictorial 2010 calendars are now available. More...
By David Hart Irregular Staff
KINGFIELD - - The Downtown Revitalization Committee has exciting news regarding some of their efforts to date. Planning for new sidewalks is underway and may be coming to the streets of Kingfield "down the road. More...
OQUOSSOC -- In addition to all the celebrations for Oquossoc Day on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stony Batter Station on Route 4, there will be over 40 vendors exhibiting their products for sale. More...
FARMINGTON -- A "huge" yard and bake sale will be held Saturday, Aug. 29 (rain date Sunday, Aug. 30), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Fairbanks School on Route 4/27. More...
With all the rain we've had this summer you'd think these geese, seen at the lumber yard on Chandler Road in Strong, wouldn't need to be bathing in a mud puddle. There must be plenty of water just down the road in the Sandy River. More...
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