September 23, 2009 RSS feed / Community & Local News

Résumé writing help available

WILTON — The Wilton CareerCenter, 865 US Route 2E, offers a number of services and workshops for those seeking employment or are trying to improve their situation. Résumé Writing will be offered Monday, Sept. More...

Mountain Misbehavior: Deputies respond to shots being fired

WESTERN MOUNTAINS — Following is a summary of some of the Franklin County Sheriff's Department's activities last week. Franklin County Sheriff's Department dispatchers sent deputies on Sept. More...

Sidewalk planning

Members of the public, representatives of the Kingfield Revitalization Committee and others gather last Thursday at Webster Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to finalize input on a sidewalk plan for Kingfield. More...

Sites wanted for Haunted Hayride

EUSTIS — The Stratton Elementary School PTC is busy preparing to host the 13th annual Haunted Hayride through the Cathedral Pines Campground on Saturday, Oct. 17. More...

'Biggest Loser' returns to Kingfield

KINGFIELD — Those who are ready to make big changes in their lives, who want to become healthy, active persons, and want to make positive, healthy lifestyle choices, but are unsure how or lack the motivation to do it on their own are encourag More...

Win the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand

Maine Hut and Trail System

KINGFIELD — Maine Huts and Trails recently announced the 2009 Grand Raffle —a dream vacation for two to walk the Milford Track, known as "the finest walk in the world. More...

Many hands—light work

Local and Massachusetts volunteers take time to pose while building a new handicap ramp at the Kingfield United Methodist Church. More...

Sun shines on New Portland Fair

NEW PORTLAND — The Good Lord must have been looking down on New Portland this past weekend according to Lion's Club member John Duff. After four years of stormy wet weather the sun came out all weekend. More...

Rangeley offers Adult Ed courses

RANGELEY — Rangeley Adult and Community Education recently announced four new courses for the fall: Basic Cooking and Techniques, Watercolor Painting, Chair Caning and Digital Photography. More...

Stroke screening offered

FARMINGTON — Stroke screening is coming to St. Joseph's Catholic Church Thursday, Sept. 24, presented by Life Line Screening. More...

Blood drive slated

FARMINGTON — The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 12 to 5 p.m., at the University of Maine at Farmington, 246 Main Street. More...

Bird feeder

Jim Logan feeds a gray jay out of his hand on the summit of Old Speck Mountain. The fall hiking season offers pleasant temperatures and beautiful views as the trees begin to turn. (Steve Mitman photo) More...

Shellie Presby fundraiser planned

RANGELEY — A fundraiser for Shellie Presby is planned for Saturday, Oct. 3. Events kick off with an 8 a.m. Walk-A-Thon, which will begin at Moosely Bagels on Main Street and then proceed to Depot Street, and then around Haley Pond. More...

Dr. Shane Lydon joins Franklin Health Surgery

FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital President Rebecca Ryder recently announced that Shane Lydon MD FACS, a general surgeon, joined the staff of Franklin Health Surgery on Sept. 1. Before joining Franklin Health Surgery, Dr. More...

Army Reserve Pfc. Brian Snell

Army Reserve Pfc. Brian Snell has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. More...

BBQ for the bikers

New Portland Assistant Fire Chief Brian Rundlett and Kingfield Fire Chief Charles "Chuck" Twitchell serve barbecue chicken to United Bikers of Maine members Tom Roberts and his wife, Diane, of Mechanic Falls. More...

Potluck supper planned

KINGFIELD — The Kingfield United Methodist Church will be having a potluck supper and organizational meeting this coming Saturday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. for its new Singles Group. All are welcome. For any questions, call 265-4921. More...

Kingfield selectmen hear about improvement to Stanley Museum

KINGFIELD -- The Kingfield Board of Selectmen breezed through a specially scheduled meeting last Monday, Sept. 13, due to the Labor Day holiday. The meeting started later then scheduled due to a meeting and presentation with auditor Ron Smith. More...

Applications now being accepted

Sugarloaf Region Charitable Trust

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Sugarloaf Region Charitable Trust is accepting applications from local organizations for distribution of funds. More...

College advisor available

WILTON — The Wilton CareerCenter, 865 US Route 2E, offers a number of services and workshops for those seeking employment or are trying to improve their situation. More...

Rangeley Lakes Regional School Board meets

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Regional School Board of Education met Sept. 8, at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School, and recently released the minutes from that meeting. More...

Blue ribbon winners lauded

NEW PORTLAND — The exhibition hall at the 77th annual New Portland Lion's Club Fair was a busy place all weekend as fair goers passed by viewing hundreds of exhibits. More...

Older adults' Benefits Checkup planned

WATERVILLE — Tuesday, Oct. 20 Spectrum Generations will be hosting a free Benefits Check-up at its Muskie Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

Free workshop for woodland owners

KINGFIELD — The Upper Kennebec Valley Chapter of the Small Woodland Owners of Maine will host an informative talk on cost share incentives for landowners on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. More...

Festive Fall

Avery Taylor (from left), Riley McCormack, Lily Taylor and Megan McCormack enjoy the abundant sunshine during Saddleback's Fall Festival on Sunday. More...

Eustis' first settlers celebrated

STRATTON — On Aug. More...