March 31, 2010 RSS feed / Community & Local News

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The Wilburs, sixty-seven years together

By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular
KINGFIELD — Erwin “Larry” and Lorraine Wilbur were married on March 13, 1943. Larry, a Kingfield native, was born not far from where the couple now lives. Lorraine was born in Dorchester, Mass. More...

Options remain open for change

MSAD #58 School District
By David Hart Irregular Staff

SALEM –- What first appeared to be a fast-tracked need to change MSAD #58 schools’ direction, was slowed down by a 5-3 vote at a school board meeting last Thursday, March 25. More...

New commander

Brain Hatfield of Kingfield (center) was elected as the new commander of the Norton Wuori American Legion Post #61 at its Monday night, March 1, meeting. More...

K-2 classroom configuration reviewed

Rangeley Lakes Regional School Board

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Regional School Board of Education recently released the minutes to its March 9 meeting. Board members present included Virginia Nuttall, Barbara Burgess, Mary Vacarro, Pamela Ellis and Harold Schaetzle. More...

Library closed Sunday

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Andie DeBiase, the Librarian for the Carrabassett Public Library, recently announced that the library will be closed on Easter Sunday. More...

Kingfield Seniors meet

By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

KINGFIELD — Nineteen members of the Kingfield Senior Citizens met on Tuesday, March 2 at the First Baptist Church. Following a prayer and salute to the flag, the members enjoyed a potluck dinner. More...

Calling all entering kindergarteners

Area schools are about to begin their screening processes for children who will be entering kindergarten this fall. The screening is for children who will be five by Oct. 15. And all schools require appointments. More...

Smartboard technology unveiled

By David Hart Irregular Staff

CARRABASSETT VALLEY –- Fire chief Courtney Knapp demonstrated the latest teaching and training tool for his and other departments and town residents prior to the Monday, March 22 selectman’s meeting. More...

Student job shadows CV officers

Mountain Misbehavior
By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

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

Rangeley woman charged in arson case

RANGELEY —- A Rangeley woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon, March 24, and charged with torching her and her soon-to-be ex-husband’s property on Allen Street on March 7. More...

Group raises ‘Pennies for Peace’

Lindsey Benoit (left) and Kristie Fortenbacker, members of the Stratton Girls Talk and Teen Voices, raise funds for the Pennies for Peace campaign to try to give children a half a world away in Pakist More...

Franklin Chamber scholarships available

FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is once again accepting applications for $1,000 scholarships to two deserving area residents. The scholarships are awarded based on community involvement, scholastics and an essay. More...

Task Force closed Fridays

FARMINGTON — Due to budget constraints, effective April 5, the Franklin County Children’s Task Force will be closed on Fridays for walk-in services until further notice. More...

Stratton Strutters meet

By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

STRATTON — Ten members of the Stratton Strutters Red Hat society met on Thursday, March 4 for a noon luncheon at the White Wolf Restaurant in Stratton. More...

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