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March 17, 2010 / Community & Local News

Matriarch Edith Caton

By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

PHILLIPS — Edith Caton, of Phillips, who turned 94 years old recently, speaks with pride of her three children Richard, Robert and Eva Caton Decker. More...

Free workshop for adults going to college

SKOWHEGAN — Adults considering college are invited to participate in a free college-planning workshop sponsored by the Maine Educational Opportunity Center. More...

Dunphy to run for House District 88

EMBDEN — Larry C. Dunphy has announced that he is running as a Republican to represent District 88 in Maine’s House of Representatives. More...

CV police respond to 149 requests

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...

Fotter’s Market grows

Cubby and Sue Fotter stand inside the new expanded deli and meat area at Fotter’s Market in Stratton. More...

Kingfield planners mull wind ordinance

By David Hart Irregular Staff

KINGFIELD — Like many towns across Franklin County and the state, Kingfield planners are looking to see if they need or want a wind power ordinance. The planning board met last Monday, March 8 to start a discussion over this issue. More...

Stanley auction coming in July

KINGFIELD — The 7th Stanley Museum Consignment Auction is scheduled for Friday, July 9. More...

Order up

Iva Stefani (right) of Phillips serves Jean Ferris of Kingfield at the Prescott Fairbanks American Legion Hall bingo at the old railroad station Friday night, Feb. 19. More...

Hospice training class

LEWISTON -– Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice has a growing need for hospice volunteers who have a special interest in visiting patients in nursing homes and patients in their homes. More...

Free pancake breakfast coming

FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Children’s Task Force, in partnership with the Farmington Rotary and Barclay’s, will be hosting a free pancake breakfast at the Homestead Bakery on Wednesday, April 13 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. More...

Composting workshop planned

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a Composting Workshop on March 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at its Franklin County office, 138 Pleasant Street. More...

Rangeley library’s catalog online

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Public Library recently announced that patrons can now search for books and movies at the institution without even getting out of their slippers. More...

Reed & Reed recognized for workplace safety

AUGUSTA — Maine Governor John E. Baldacci recently recognized Reed & Reed, a Woolwich based general contracting firm, for its efforts in providing a safe and healthy work environment for employees. More...

Public meal planned for March 20

EAST WILTON — A public meal will be held Saturday, March 20 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Harland Harnden Masonic Lodge Building at 70 Bryant Road. A boiled dinner of corned beef, vegetables, rolls and homemade pies will be served. More...

Strong pellet mill fined

AUGUSTA — A wood pellet manufacturing mill in Strong has been fined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a March 9 press release announced. More...

Fines issued for out-of-bound rescues

By David Hart Irregular Staff

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A total of nine people were recued in four separate groups when snowboarders decided to test their limits by riding out-of-bounds on the rugged terrain of Sugarloaf’s backside recently. More...

MSAD #58 Board meets March 19

PHILLIPS — The MSAD #58 Board of Directors recently released its agenda for the Friday, March 19 meeting, planned for 2:45 p.m. at the Strong Elementary School. More...

Bundles of goodies heading to those in need

By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

KINGFIELD — Recently several people gathered at the home of Holly Paul to show their support to the Abused Women’s Advocacy based in Lewiston where the women’s shelter is located. More...

Business tax prep workshop

FARMINGTON — Women, Work & Community will be offering the three-hour workshop “Easy Steps for Business Tax Prep” designed for individuals with business income to report, whether they plan to do their own taxes or work with a profes More...