January 6, 2010 RSS feed / Community & Local News

CV library on the move

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Carrabassett Valley Public Library Librarian Andie DeBiase is reminding everyone that the library is officially closed. More...

Clyde Barker to run for County Commissioner

STRONG –- Public service has been a common thread throughout Clyde Barker’s career and he hopes to continue that service in the future as a County Commissioner, representing the unorganized territories in Franklin County. More...

Camden National announces dividend

CAMDEN — Gregory F. Dufour, president and CEO of Camden National Corporation, announced recently that the company’s board of directors declared a $0.25 per share dividend payable on Jan. 29, 2010 for shareholders of record on Jan. More...

Carrabassett Valley officers very busy

Mountain Misbehavior

WESTERN MOUNTAINS — Following are summaries of some of the local law enforcement agencies’ and emergency services’ activities last week. Carrabassett Valley Police More...

Helping hands

Ruth White, a member of the Kingfield Extension, shows off one of the gowns made from tee-shirts, which will be given to hospice care patients through the Franklin County Extension. More...

Pillow makers

Jean Ferris (left to right), Bev Pillsbury, Marilyn Oliver and Regina Gilmore, members of the Kingfield Extension, show off some of the pillows they stuffed at their meeting Thursday, Nov. More...

Red Hats celebrate the season

Eunice Chase, a member of the Red Snappers red hat group, opens her gift at Christmas party held at Webster Hall in Kingfield recently. A buffet supper and exchange of gifts was held. More...

Résumé help offered

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...

H1N1 Flu Shot Schedule

FARMINGTON — H1N1 flu shots will soon be available to individuals 18 years old and older from the Healthy Community Coalition. More...

Blood drive slated

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive on Friday, Jan. 8, from 12 to 5 p.m., at the Sugarloaf Inn, 5092 Access Road. More...

Theme chosen, meeting Thursday

Kingfield Festival Days

KINGFIELD — The committee for planning Kingfield Festival Days met in December and unanimously voted for the parade theme to be patriotic. “Going Patriotic: As American As...” will be the official title. More...

High speed Internet coming to rural Maine

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Genealogy group to meet

FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Genealogical Society will be holding its regular monthly meeting on Jan. 9, at the Farmington Public Library. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. More...

Friends save home from furnace fire

PHILLIPS —- Firefighters were called to a 109 Main St. home Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 30. after friends of the tenant stopped by and discovered the oil-furnace was on fire, said Fire Chief James Gould. More...

Highway renaming effort needs voter support first

EUSTIS —- A bill to rename Route 16/27 between Stratton village and Rangeley will be tabled because it needs the approval of town voters, state Sen. Walter Gooley, R-Farmington, said Thursday, Dec. 31. More...

Augusta reacts, requests more info on low flight proposal

AUGUSTA –- Governor John E. Baldacci and supporting staff have responded to the Air National Guard’s proposal to lower the flight floor for combat training to as low as 500 feet over Franklin and nearby counties. More...

Members celebrate Christmas

Eunice Farnsworth-Ruth Heald Cragin DAR

MADISON — Members of Eunice Farnsworth-Ruth Heald Cragin chapter met at the Selectman’s Meeting Room at the Old Point Facility the morning of Dec. 12, for an impromptu gathering to celebrate Christmas. More...

Book discussions continue

RANGELEY — Books, Lines and Thinkers Bookstore has released the lineup for its book discussions for the next four months. More...