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April 28, 2010 / Community & Local News

Local carriers awarded

By David Hart Irregular Staff

KINGFIELD — Cindy Charles, Kingfield’s acting postmaster, recently announced that her rural carriers have been awarded Expert Safe Driving Performance certificates. More...

Genealogy next meeting’s topic

Strong Historical Society

STRONG — On May 5, the Strong Historical Society will host “Learning About Genealogy” with Carole Goodwin. More...

Suzy Webber retires

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Over 100 friends and co-workers gathered recently at the Shipyard Restaurant and Brewhaus at the Sugarloaf Inn to wish farewell to Suzy Webber, a 30-year employee. More...

Franklin Network honored by president

By David Hart Irregular Staff

AUBURN — The Franklin County Community College Network recently received Central Maine Community College’s most prestigious “Presidents Award” under the theme “Celebration of Excellence” during the third annual di More...

Shrub and trout sales ending soon

FCSWCS news

FARMINGTON — The last day to purchase any of the trees, shrubs or other plants offered by Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District is April 30. And the last day to order trout to restock ponds is May 7. More...

Free GPS training offered

FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition will host a free, two-hour GPS training on Wednesday, May 5, as part of the Mapping Our Footsteps grant initiative from the Environmental Funders Network. More...

District continues budget discussions

RLRS District, RSU #78

RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Regional School District, RSU #78, Board of Education held a meeting April 13, and recently released its minutes. More...

Snow adds to Reggae success

By David Hart Irregular Staff

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A good crowd came out to the 22nd annual Reggae Fest held earlier this month at Sugarloaf, despite a forecast of rain. Weather did not stand in the way of thousands of fans who came to the mountain. More...

Park cleanup work day planned

STRONG — The annual spring cleanup day for the Lance Corporal Scott Paul Town Park has been scheduled for Saturday, May 1, beginning at 9 a.m. and will continue throughout the day. More...

Valley police busy during Reggae fest

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...

Rangeley students score ‘proficient’ in reading

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Regional School Board of Education recently released the minutes to its April 13 meeting. Barbara Burgess, Mary Vacarro, Harold Schaetzle and Pam Ellis were the board members who were present. More...