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February 3, 2010 / Community & Local News

Special sale benefits Phillips library

PHILLIPS -- Coats and hats and bags, Oh My... "Wow!" doesn't describe the feeling one gets looking at the recent donations to the mid winter fundraiser for the Phillips Public Library, note event volunteers. More...

Lincoln Day dinner in Strong

STRONG — The Lincoln Day Dinner Celebration will be held at the Forster Memorial Building on Feb. 12 hosted by the Franklin County Republicans. The social hour will begin at 5:45 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. More...

Man injured after truck strikes tree that pierces passenger compartment

By Donna M. Perry Special to the Irregular

MADRID TOWNSHIP —- A Wilton man was seriously injured Friday, Jan. 29 when a 20-foot log crashed into the passenger compartment of the truck he was driving on Route 4. More...

Valentines Fair in Rangeley

RANGELEY — The Ladies American Legion Auxiliary will host a Valentines Fair Saturday, Feb. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2378 Main Street, in the rear. Lunch will be available. More...

Wind energy debate on tap Feb. 4, 18

DIXFIELD -– The Western Maine Economic Development Council, River Valley Growth Council, Greater Franklin Development Corporation and the Western Mountains Alliance are co-hosting a wind energy debate on Thursday, Feb. More...

Wild wacky fun prevails at Sugarloaf’s WWWW

By Dan Fayen Special to the Irregular

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Billed as the “Wackiest Week on Snow” the 2010 White White World Week at Sugarloaf, held Jan. 24 to 29, lived up to the hype once again. More...

Dead River Area Historical calendars available

STRATTON — The Dead River Area Historical Society’s pictorial 2010 calendars are now available. More...

Wixon, Morgan engaged

NORRIDGEWOCK — David and Jayne Wixon, of Surry, recently announced the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn P. Wixon, to Joshua S. Morgan, son of Kenneth and Brenda Morgan, of Norridgewock. More...

Children’s Festival returns

FARMINGTON — On Saturday, Feb. 13, the Franklin County Children’s Task Force will host the 28th annual Children’s Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Maine at Farmington Olsen Student Center. More...

Truck damages Ayotte’s gas pump canopy

Mountain Misbehavior

By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

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