November 2, 2011 RSS feed / Community & Local News

Great Charity Auction slated

FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area and the Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association are hosting the Great Charity Auction: Art, Antiques & Adventure in time for early holiday shopping. More...

The Mardens Lady to perform

EMBDEN — Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, recently announced that Birdie Googins (AKA The Mardens Lady) will perform Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. More...

Tag sale, spaghetti supper planned

SALEM — The Salem Volunteer Fire Association recently announced that it is sponsoring two events this month. A Tag Sale Etc. will be held at Mt. Abram High School, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are available for $10 each. More...

Veterans Day supper

PHILLIPS — Veterans and their families in the Philips area are invited to the American Legion and Auxiliary of Phillips for an evening of food and entertainment Thursday, Nov. 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall on Depot Street. More...

Indoor walking program

EMBDEN — The Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, is starting the walking program in the gym Nov. 7. Walking will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost is $10 for 10 weeks. More...

Deputies investigate numerous 911 hang-ups

Mountain Misbehavior

WESTERN MOUNTAINS — Following is a summary of some of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department’s activities last week. More...

Children’s shopping day planned

PHILLIPS — The Phillips area annual Children’s Christmas Shopping Day will be held Dec. 10 at the Avon Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a change of location as the event has outgrown the Phillips Community House. More...

Program on river otters planned

FARMINGTON — Wednesday, Nov. 9, Western Maine Audubon’s monthly program, will be “River Otters.” The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the University of Maine at Farmington, Room C23. More...

ATV access expanded to residents only on Bray Hill

PHILLIPS — After a heated discussion, the Phillips Board of Selectmen gave permission for residents only to use Bray Hill Road as an All Terrain Vehicle Access Road. More...

Hair salon opens in Phillips

PHILLIPS — Phillips has a new business, Persnickity Snips. The hair salon on Main Street is the enterprise of Cheralynn Rowe and has been open since early October. More...

Children’s pajamas needed

FARMINGTON — The winter months are approaching fast and many children in Franklin County are in need of a warm set of pajamas to fight off the frosty nights. More...

Craft fair set

EMBDEN — Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, recently announced that it will hold its second annual Christmas Craft Fair Nov. 19 at the center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Hunters’ breakfast on tap

PHILLIPS — A hunters’ breakfast supporting the Phillips eighth grade class trip will be held at the Phillips school, Saturday, Nov. 12, from 4:30 to 9 a.m. The cost is $6, and $4 for those under 12 years of age. More...

Senator Collins staff in Rangeley

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins recently announced that a representative from her Lewiston State Office will be holding office hours in Rangeley Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More...

CPS Express to perform

EMBDEN — Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, recently announced that the country band CPS Express with Pat Libby will perform. The music and dancing will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. The snack bar will be open. More...

Recreation reservationists

Cayce Lord (back), Guest Service Manager of the Maine Huts and Trails Reservation Service and Linda Manning, reservationist, both of Kingfield are pictured at the former Chamber of Commerce Building More...

Community center announces events

EMBDEN — Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, recently announced that Nov. 12 it will hold its monthly supper. The meal will be a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings and pie for dessert. Serving will be from 5 to 7 p.m. More...

Community center announces events

EMBDEN — Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, recently announced its lineup of classes. Bone Builders class is an on-going free class Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. More...