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Stratton Lumber wins grading competition
      STRATTON — By the closest of margins, the team from Stratton Lumber Inc. took top honors in the 2009 Dimension Lumber Graders Competition. It was held Saturday, Oct. 10 at Moose River Lumber Company in Jackman under the authority of Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association.
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UMF features the film As Maine Grows’
      FARMINGTON -— University of Maine at Farmington will feature a performance of “As Maine Grows,” presented by The Theater at Monmouth’s David Greenham and Dennis Price, at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center.
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Rangeley chamber announces new hours
      RANGELEY — The Rangeley Chamber of Commerce will now open the office Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus Saturdays the Thanksgiving weekend, Mountain Holly Days Weekend and the Christmas Weekend. For more information, call the chamber at 864-5364 or visit the Web site www.rangeleymaine.com.
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Holiday fair this Saturday
      KINGFIELD — The Kingfield United Methodist Church is holding a Holiday Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a corn chowder luncheon, craft, candy and food tables. Call 265-4921 for more information or to rent a table.
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Holly Fair returns
      RANGELEY — The Barn of the Rangeley Congregational Church, UCC, on High Street will be full to the brim with crafts for holiday giving as the church holds its annual Holly Fair on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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Craft Fair/Chinese Auction
      PHILLIPS — A Craft Fair/Chinese Auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Phillips Elementary School, 1401 Rangeley Road. This is a fundraiser to benefit the Phillips 8th grade’s spring trip to Quebec. For more information, call Sharon at 678-2701, ext. 100.
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Children’s dance classes
      KINGFIELD — There will be dance classes starting on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. at the town hall for children. Movement, streamers and baton will be offered, free for all children.
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Hunters’ breakfast set
      PHILLIPS — The Phillips 8th Grade Class will be hosting a Hunters’ Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 4:30 to 9 a.m. at the Phillips Elementary School. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Families are welcome. This is a benefit for the spring 8th grade class trip to Quebec.
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Hospice seeks office volunteers
      LEWISTON – Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice is seeking individuals who have office skills and would enjoy providing support on a regular basis in the agency’s Lewiston Office.
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Rangeley Community Thanksgiving Dinner
      RANGELEY — On Thursday, Nov. 26, there will be a free Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixings served at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School, from noon until 5 p.m. All are welcome to join in. This event is put on by Marsha Morton and the Kids List.
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Knowles, Philibotte marry
      NORTH ANSON — Jennifer Knowles, of New Portland, and Jeffrey Philibotte, of Manchester, N.H., were united in marriage Sept. 19 at the North Anson Congregational Church.
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UMF Arts and Crafts Show coming
      FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington will present the annual UMF Arts and Crafts Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 7, in the UMF Olsen Student Center.
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United Way Charity Auction on tap
      FARMINGTON — Just in time for early holiday shopping, the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is holding The Great Charity Auction on Saturday, Nov. 14 in the Ben Franklin Center’s Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
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Fish Chowder Luncheon planned
      FARMINGTON — The Fairbanks Union Church will hold a Fish Chowder Luncheon on Nov. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The luncheon includes chowder, biscuit, pickles, cheese, dessert and coffee/tea beverage. For local delivery (within five miles of the church) call the church at 778-4705. The donation for the Luncheon is $6.
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Pie sale in time for Thanksgiving
      RANGELEY — A Thanksgiving holiday pie sale is being conducted by the Rangeley Lakes Regional School class of 2010. Ready-to-bake high apple pie, or ready-to-serve pumpkin, pecan, chocolate cream or Boston cream pies, cost only $10 each. The pies will be delivered during the week of Nov. 22 and will be gift boxed.
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Newly minted Eagle Scout
     The newest Eagle Scout Hunter L. Corson from Troop 500 looks at the mentor pin during the candidate’s moment of his Eagle Court of Honor. The ceremony was held on Sunday, Oct.
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A KINGFIELD HALLOWEEN
     What is so scary about clowns? This one on Maple Street was very anxious to have you see the mayhem happening in his backyard (below). (Heidi Murphy photos)
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Stylin’ on Halloween night
     Pete Ristano of New Portland sports attire from the “swinging 1940s,” while his wife, Lorraine, is the “grim reaper” as they prepare to leave for the Stratton Halloween activit
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Library on track
     The log structure at the entrance to the new Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center is hoisted into place last week.
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CHURCH sERVICEs
      Calvary Bible Church Park St., Stratton, 246-4652, Pastor Bruce Townsend. (ch) Sun. School -9:45 am; Morning Worship Service - 11 am; Evening Service -6 pm; 1st Tues., Wed., Bible Study, Prayer Meeting & Patch the Pirate Club -7 pm
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