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 ...

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. A free-will offering will be taken at the end.
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. For more info call the library at 652-2250 during library hours: Monday 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to noon.
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. Nicole is the daughter of Andrew and Kathy Irish of Peru. Dean is the son of Calvin Knowles of Highland Plantation and Valarie Pinkham of North Anson.
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. The Open House will not only showcase local crafters’ wares, but several of the crafters will be present working their craft.
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. A wide range of products will be presented and accompanied by harp music.
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. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department dispatchers were busy last week sending department members to several local communities.
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 ...

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 ...