April 21, 2010 RSS feed / Community & Local News

Dutch Treat contributes to animal shelter

Third generation Dutch Treat owners, Cordell Welch, Aidan Welch and Tom Finley present a donation for the Franklin County Animal Shelter. More...

UMF professor and poet honored

FARMINGTON — Jeffrey Thomson, UMF associate professor of creative writing, has recently been awarded the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance 2010 Maine Literary Award for Poetry. More...

Spring Fling a fine affair

STRATTON — More than 50 people turned out on Sunday at the Stratton Elementary School for the first annual Stratton-Eustis Lion’s Club Spring Fling and dinner. More...

Restaurateur and hero

RANGELEY — If you’re looking for just that special place to eat, why not try the Thai Blossom Restaurant on Main Street. Owner/chef Sam Sriweawnetr has been practicing the art of Thai cuisine for over 50 years. More...

Day of prayer planned

RANGELEY — A National Day of Prayer service will be held Thursday, May 6, beginning at noon at the Church Of The Good Shepherd, 2614 Main Street. The services will be followed by a light luncheon. More...

Kids’ Stuff Sale returns

FARMINGTON — The Ninth Annual Kid’s Stuff sale will be held at Old South Church on Saturday, May 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit the Western Mountain Summer Camp Scholarship fund. More...

Electronics recycling offered

FARMINGTON — Saturday, April 24 there will be an electronics recycling/disposal in Aubuchon’s parking lot on Route 2 & 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine. There is no set fee for personal electronic disposal. More...

Eric Paré serving in Alaska

Eric Paré enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and underwent basic training with November Company at Cape May, N.J., graduating in June 2009 with his parents in attendance. More...

What’s in his attic?

KINGFIELD — If you’re looking for just that right piece of antique furniture, simply stop at Adam’s Attic on Main Street. More...

Strutters descend on Saddleback

RANGELEY — Eleven members of the Stratton Strutters Red Hat Society gathered on Thursday, April Fools Day at the Saddleback ski lodge in Rangeley for their April meeting. More...

Seniors meet at Baptist church

KINGFIELD — Amid the Easter eggs, colorful tablecloths and bunny napkins, 19 members of the Kingfield Senior Citizens gathered for their monthly meeting with a noon buffet at the First Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 6. More...