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September 2, 2009 / Community & Local News

BBQ on the "Beach"

Reed & Reed and TransCanada recently held a BBQ at Sugarloaf for the entire crew from the Kibby Wind Power Project on Kibby Mountain. Roughly 200 people attended. (Ethan Austin photo) More...

Ratewatcher telecom guide online

HALLOWELL — While the Maine Public Advocate's Ratewatcher Telecom Guide is now available only online, this month's edition is larger than ever. More...

Water meter surveys to begin

Kingfield Water District

KINGFIELD -- According to the Kingfield Water District, it has been 13 years since it installed water meters. The industry recommends meter-inspections after five years of service. More...

Sandy River ATV Club Annual yard sale planned

STRONG — Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4, 5 and 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Route 4, the Sandy River Riders ATV Club will hold its 6th Annual Yard Sale. More...

Blood drive slated

STRONG — The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive on Tuesday, Sept, 8, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Forster Memorial Building, 11 Main Street. More...

Meeting planned for September 2

MSAD #74 School Board

NORTH ANSON - - The MSAD #74 Board of Directors recently released its agenda for its Sept. 2 meeting at Carrabec High School at 6 p.m. The meeting will commence with a vote to approve or not the minutes from its Aug. More...

Rangeley man sentenced for stealing 46-inch TV

By Donna M. Perry Special to the Irregular

Special to the Irregular FARMINGTON —- A Rangeley man was sentenced to seven days in jail and a $500 fine after he pleaded guilty Friday, Aug. 21, to stealing a 46-inch Sony TV. More...

Swimming with the Llamas

Just another typical summer day at Flagstaff Lake... until the llamas showed up! Bradley Wahl (from left), Jay Ruggerio, Mason Moody and Danny Ruggerio took a swim with these llamas who were at the beach conditioning for their next mountain climb. More...

SAVES Volunteer Advocate training offered

FARMINGTON — Sexual Assault Victims Emergency Services Inc. 24-hour Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Line for Franklin County is staffed by a team of Volunteer Advocates. Volunteers are vital to the work done by SAVES. More...

Selectmen, transfer station committee to meet

KINGFIELD — Officials for the Town of Kingfield recently announced that the selectmen's next meetings will be held on Sept. 14 and Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. in Webster Hall, 38 School Street. More...

Selectmen, transfer station committee to meet Sept. 14, 28

KINGFIELD — Officials for the Town of Kingfield recently announced that the selectmen's next meetings will be held on Sept. 14 and Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. in Webster Hall, 38 School Street. More...

Draw-down project begins September 12

Toothaker Pond

PHILLIPS — Toothaker Pond will be undergoing a draw-down beginning on Saturday, Sept. 12. The project is being carried out by the Toothaker Pond Association under the direction of the Maine Dept. More...

Ladies'/Community Breakfast set

RANGELEY — The next Ladies'/Community Breakfast, with everyone invited to attend, will be on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at St. Luke's Catholic Church on Lake Street, starting at 7 a.m. "Enjoy a scrumptious buffet breakfast. More...

Motor vehicle break-in foiled

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...

Forster Building water damage talk continues

Strong Board of Selectmen

Compiled by David Hart Irregular Staff

STRONG - - Members of the board of selectmen met on Tuesday, Aug. 25 in a regularly scheduled meeting. After discussion, members voted to approve the minutes of the previous meeting with three amendments. More...

Strong man sentenced to five years on drug trafficking charge

By Donna M. Perry Special to the Irregular

FARMINGTON —- A Strong man pleaded guilty to an amended aggravated trafficking in marijuana charge Friday, Aug. 21, and agreed to forfeit nearly $1,000. More...