November 18, 2009 RSS feed / Community & Local News

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Big losers are big winners

STRONG — A group of area residents just finished the first Weight Loss Challenge in Franklin County, losing a combined 369.2 pounds and 281.5 inches. More...

Irish, Knowles marry

DIXFIELD — The wedding of Nicole Reenà Irish and Dean Edward Knowles was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 at the Dixfield Congregational Church. Reverend John Gensel officiated at the ceremony. More...

Deputies investigate bank alarm

Mountain Misbehavior
By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

WESTERN MOUNTAINS — Following are summaries of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department and North Star Ambulance Service’s activities last week. More...

First aid and CPR classes offered

FARMINGTON — Registrations are now being accepted for CPR and first aid classes taking place at the Ben Franklin Center at Franklin Memorial Hospital starting this month. More...

Members prepare for flag disposal service

American Legion
By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

KINGFIELD -- Over 25 members of the Norton / Wuori American Legion and Auxiliary Post #61 gathered on Monday, Nov. 2 at the Legion hall for a Thanksgiving dinner preceding their meetings. More...

Seniors’ Thanksgiving dinner planned

RANGELEY — The annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Sunday, Nov. 22, beginning at 12 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main Street. This meal is free — everything has been donated. More...

Holiday craft, bake sale slated

NEW VINEYARD — A Holiday Craft and Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Smith Hall. Donations paid for table space will benefit the New Vineyard Public Library. More...

Uniques Shop plans Open House

MADRID –- Star Barn Uniques on Reeds Mill Road is hosting an Open House Sunday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Uniques, housed in Star Barn B&B, is a gift shop selling exclusively Maine-made items, mostly locally made. More...

Craft, trade fair at Sugarloaf

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Sugarloaf Craft/Trade Expo will be held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21 and 22 in the King Pine Room at the Base Lodge, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. More...

Music makers audition

Elizabeth Chenard, baritone sax (left to right); Thomas Faraday, trumpet; Colin McCarthy-Edwards, alto saxophone; Liam McCarthy-Edwards, trombone; Victoria Crockett, flute; Ayla Haines, trumpet; Emily More...

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