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March 10, 2010 / Community & Local News

‘Fire burn and cauldron bubble’

Boiling late into the night, Quincy Mitman, of Maine Sugarworks Maple Syrup in Strong, stokes the sap evaporator. More...

Genealogical society to meet

FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Valley Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society will be holding its regular monthly meeting on March 13 at 10 a.m. at the University of Maine at Farmington Mantor Library Computer Lab. More...

Auction, dinner to benefit Edgar Adams

WILTON — A benefit supper and dance will be held for Edgar Adams Saturday, March 13 at the Nichols Expo Center. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, spaghetti dinner, door prizes and live music provided by the Crash Road Band. More...

Eustis Republicans to caucus

EUSTIS — Town Chair, Chair of the Eustis Town Committee, has announced that Eustis Republicans will caucus on March 15, at 1 p.m. in the Stratton-Eustis Community Center. More...

Dispatcher Ryan praised

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...

Complexities arise in development plan

By David Hart Irregular Staff

CARRABASSETT VALLEY -– Members of the board of selectmen met last Monday, March 1 and heard from their Code Enforcement Officer, Bill Gilmore, as well as members of the planning board. More...

Board to meet March 11

SALEM — The MSAD #58 School Board released its agenda for the meeting planned for Thursday, March 11, slated to convene at Mt. Abram High School. More...

Phillips tax bills due April 1

PHILLIPS — Jim Collins, Phillips Town Manager, recently issued a reminder to residents that payment of the second half of Phillips tax bills is due on April 1. He also reminded residents that interest will begin after that date. More...

Sugarhouse tour planned March 13

SKOWHEGAN — A tour of Chez Lonndorf, Maple Sugarhouse, will be held Saturday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Owners/operators Iver Lofving and John Ackley will explain and demonstrate the finer details of the operation. More...

Food pantry March 25

STRATTON — Due to a scheduling conflict, the Stratton-Eustis food pantry day for this month is set for Thursday, March 25 at the Stratton-Eustis Community Building on Main Street, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More...

Framing garden photos meeting topic

FARMINGTON — Helen Wilkey will teach members of the Mt. Blue Area Garden Club how to frame their own garden photos at the next meeting on Tuesday, March 16, at the Trinity United Methodist Church on the Farmington Falls Road. More...

Carrabassett Valley Republicans to caucus

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — It was recently announced that all enrolled Republicans of Carrabassett Valley can participate in the Republican Caucus Monday, March 15, at 4:30 p.m. at the Carrabassett Valley Town Office. More...

Kingfield Republicans to caucus

KINGFIELD — It was recently announced that all enrolled Republicans of Kingfield can participate in the Republican Caucus Sunday, March 14, at 2:30 p.m. at the Kingfield Woodsman Restaurant. More...

Quick response conquers fire threat

NEW PORTLAND -– Tones rang out on Thursday, March 4 to four fire fighting communities when it was reported that an old mill in New Portland was aflame. More...

Town’s computer cleaned of virus

By David Hart Irregular Staff

KINGFIELD –- The selectmen, after hearing resident John Dill’s various recommendations and concerns about budget issues with the upcoming Town Meeting also heard additional questions from John Goldfrank. More...

Teen attacked by pit bull

By Donna M. Perry Special to the Irregular

RANGELEY –- Police say a Dallas Plantation teenager was attacked by a pit bull and bitten several times while baby-sitting at a local home Saturday night. More...

Conservation district's auction coming

FARMINGTON -- The annual 2010 Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District auction will be held Friday, March 12 at Mt. Blue Middle School. The viewing is from 5 to 5:30 p.m. More...