February 10, 2010 RSS feed / Community & Local News

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Special Olympic Winter Games, back at the ‘Loaf

By Dan Fayen Special to the Irregular
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Buoyant and undaunted, Olympic Spirit trumped frigid winter conditions during the 41st Annual Special Olympics Winter Games held at Sugarloaf Ski Area Jan. 29 to Feb. 2. More...

Public meal planned

EAST WILTON — A public meal will be held Saturday, Feb. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Harland Harnden Masonic Lodge Building at 70 Bryant Road. The menu will include homemade chili and soups, with rolls, drinks and desserts. More...

Ladies’/Community Breakfast set

RANGELEY — The next Ladies’/Community Breakfast with everyone invited to attend will be on Wednesday, Feb. 17 Farm House Inn on Main Street from 7 to 9 a.m. More...

Deputies remove subjects in Rangeley

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. More...

Transfer station changes hours

PHILLIPS — Phillips Town Manager Jim Collins recently announced that the transfer station serving the communities of Phillips, Madrid and Avon will have new hours effective today, Wednesday, Feb. 10. More...

Fun for all at 14th Annual Polar Blast

By Dan Fayen Special to the Irregular

EUSTIS — Brilliant sunshine, fine snowmobiling conditions and a rich buffet of fun events made the 14th Annual Polar Blast a hit for hundreds of attendees. This three-day (Feb. More...

The Great Backyard Bird Count runs Feb. 12 to 15

Time to tally our birds
By Cathryn L. Thorup Special to the Irregular

RANGELEY — Everyone in the region is invited to take part in the upcoming 13th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count. The bird count will take place in communities across the United States from Feb. 12 to 15. More...

Weeklong events at new CV library

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A list of the events planned for February vacation week at the new Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center was recently released by Andrea DeBiase, Library Director. More...

Local genealogy group to meet

FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Valley Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Farmington Public Library. The program will be DNA & Genealogy. The public is welcome to attend. More...

Medical Arts Center west wing reopens

FARMINGTON — The Franklin Health Medical Arts Center west wing reopened Monday, Feb. 8, so patients with appointments at Franklin Health Women’s Care, Orthopaedics, and the Martha B. More...

News from Our Service Men & Women

Masterman promoted AUGUSTA — Major General John W. Libby, the Adjutant General, Maine National Guard announced that Robert Masterman, from Strong, was promoted in Jan. 2010 to Sgt. More...

Saddleback honors Maine’s young scholars

By Dan Fayen Special to the Irregular

RANGELEY — Saddleback recognized Maine’s honor roll students for their scholarly efforts achievements at a special PEAK day event on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Rangeley ski resort. More...

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