September 30, 2009 RSS feed / Community & Local News

Museum open October 10

Dead River Area Historical Society

STRATTON — The Dead River Area Historical Society will be open on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 2010 calendars will be on sale and the following exhibits will be available for viewing. More...

Troopers speak at local high schools

Mountain Misbehavior

WESTERN MOUNTAINS — Following are summaries of some of the local law enforcement agencies’ and emergency services’ activities last week. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department More...

Contra dance planned

WEST FARMINGTON — West Farmington Dance recently announced that the next contra dance is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8 to 11 p.m. at the West Farmington Grange on Bridge Street. More...

Steve Gray joins Franklin Chrysler

FARMINGTON — Wally Backus, owner of Franklin Chrysler, recently announces that Steve Gray has joined Franklin Chrysler Inc. as General Manager. Gray will oversee all aspects of the dealership’s day-to-day business. More...

Kingfield Water District Board to meet October 5

KINGFIELD — The Kingfield Water District Board of Trustees recently released the agenda for its next meeting, Monday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kingfield Elementary School. More...

Workforce Housing Meeting scheduled

RANGELEY –- For many of the people who work in Rangeley and form the backbone of the community, the dream of homeownership has long been out of reach. More...

‘Plaza Suite’ auditions offered

FARMINGTON — Auditions for Sandy River Players’ January production of Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite,” directed by Kyla Wheeler, will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4, at 5:30 p.m. More...

A little comfort for fire victims

Beverly French, Connie McGinnis and Bernadette Colanduoni (left to right), members of the Stitchers in the Snow quilting group, show off handmade quilts that will be given to fire victims. More...

Wind energy conference planned

AUGUSTA -– Maine’s first comprehensive wind conference, “From Grassroots to Blade Tips: Growing Wind Energy in Maine,” has been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. More...

'Tis the season

Thistle "going to seed" means that fall is upon us. (Steve Mitman photo) More...

Artistree co-op to hold open house

EAST VASSALBORO -- The Artistree Artisans’ Cooperative invites the public to attend its 21st annual Open House festivities on Nov. 27 to 29. The open house will be held at the Grange at 323 Main Street (Route 32 north), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Blood drive slated at Mt. Abram

SALEM — The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive on Monday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Mt. Abram High School. More...

Crafters wanted for Stratton PTC fair

STRATTON — The Stratton PTC is looking for crafters for its annual craft fair on Nov. 21. If you are a new crafter interested in having a table, contact Jessi Gould at 246-8004 for more information. More...

October 3 festival celebrates Western Maine apples

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October 12 meeting time changed

Embden Historical Society

EMBDEN — The Embden Historical Society’s next meeting is Monday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. (and not at 7 p.m. as previously planned). More...

Growing garlic workshop

FARMINGTON & KINGFIELD — Dave Fuller, Agriculture and Non-Timber Forest Product Professional at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Franklin County, will be teaching a workshop on growing garlic at two different times and location More...

And for the best part...

Pat Newell dishes up a desert at a recent fundraising public supper at the New Portland Community Church. More...

Sugarloaf Homecoming Weekend coming up fast

CARRABASSETT VALLEY -– Hundreds of Sugarloafers are expected to make the annual pilgrimage to Sugarloaf Mountain for the resort’s Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 9 to 11. More...

‘E-waste’ collection planned

FARMINGTON — Old and broken electronics or “ewaste” will be collected for DEP-approved recycling and disposal on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

SeniorsPlus Mobile October office schedule

LEWISTON — The SeniorsPlus Mobile Office will be at the following locations during the month of October. Staff will be available to answer questions, provide resources, and meet one on one to discuss Medicare concerns. More...

Family Bible Study to begin

KINGFIELD — The First Baptist Church is starting a new Family Bible Study on Sunday mornings. According to church members, this new study is designed for both children and adults, and is replacing the traditional Sunday School time. More...

Pat Niidas retires from board

Mt. Abram Health Center

KINGFIELD — Members of the Mt. Abram Health Center Board of Directors met on Tuesday night, Sept. 8, with their new president, Don Fowler, leading the meeting. More...

Fledgling biker

Kenrick Pease, a 7-year-old student at the Strong Elementary School, takes advantage of the beautiful sunny weather we had recently to get a few pointers on how to ride his bike, Sunday, Sept. More...

Free workshops for adults going to college

SKOWHEGAN & WILTON -- Adults considering college are invited to participate in free college-planning workshops sponsored by the Maine Educational Opportunity Center. More...