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February 1, 2012 / Community & Local News

Charity auction

Last Saturday night, during the Sugarloaf Charity Summit dinner and auction, Steve Keenan (left) of Keenan Auction takes bids on a package that included the opportunity to ski with Amos the Moose, Bl More...

Dead River Area History calendars available

STRATTON — The Dead River Area Historical Society’s pictorial 2012 calendars are now available. More...

Franklin Memorial Hospital mum as state EMS ramps up investigation into ambulance service

By Ann Bryant Special to the Irregular

FARMINGTON — A spokeswoman for Franklin Memorial Hospital declined comment Friday, Jan. More...

Numerous vehicle accidents investigated

Mountain Misbehavior

WESTERN MOUNTAINS — Following is a summary of some of the local activities of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Jan. 19 to 25. In all, dispatchers sent deputies to 116 incidents in the county according to the radio logs. More...

Kingfield Winter Carnival planned March 2-3

KINGFIELD — The Kingfield Recreation Department will be having a Winter Carnival Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3. More...

Polly MacMichael, following her dreams

By Karen Bessey Pease Special to the Irregular

NEW PORTLAND — What does a young woman do when she loses her job? If you’re Polly MacMichael of New Portland, you turn a job-search into an opportunity to follow your dreams. MacMichael is a designer. More...

Notice to Kingfield Republicans

KINGFIELD — Crystal Polk, Town of Kingfield GOP Chair, is issuing a notice to Kingfield Republicans that the Franklin County Republican Caucus will be held at Mount Blue High School in Farmington Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. More...

College planning help

WILTON — The Wilton CareerCenter, 865 US Route 2E, offers a number of free services and workshops for those seeking employment. MEOC–101-–Essentials of College Planning will be held Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More...

Krissi Dyer medical costs fundraising event Feb. 12

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A fundraising event to help defray Krissi Dyer’s medical bills is set for Sunday, Feb. 12 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Rack, Sugarloaf Access Road. There will be live music, raffle, and a silent auction. More...

Jewelry, tool sales benefit library

PHILLIPS — The Phillips Public Library is hosting jewelry and tool sales Saturday, Feb. 4 from 12 to 2 p.m. The jewelry sale will be held in the library’s board room and the tool sale in the library annex building. More...

Blood drive slated

FARMINGTON — The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 1 and 2, from 12 to 5 p.m., at the University of Maine at Farmington, 246 Main Street. More...

Lightbody scrapbooks topic of program

NORTH ANSON — The Embden Historical Society’s program for February will be the old scrapbooks of Cora Lightbody from 1960-70s. The meeting will be held at the Embden Elementary School, 797 Embden Pond Road, Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. More...

Carleton, Cote engaged

STRATTON — Donald and Denise Cote of Stratton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Cote to Nathan Carleton, son of Michael and Bonnie Carleton of Strong. Cote is a 2006 graduate of Mt Abram High School. More...

Kingfield: Rapid Stream repairs done; board mulls financials

By BJ Bangs Irregular Staff Writer

KINGFIELD — Repairs to Rapid Stream Road for damages incurred during Tropical Storm Irene are complete. More...

Lights, snow sculpture contests on

STRATTON-EUSTIS — The Lions Club is hoping for more snow and is asking everyone in the Stratton-Eustis area to light up their decorations February 2 through 4 and put what snow is out there to good use by making snow sculptures for its 16th ann More...

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Thursday night’s “End of the World” party at The Rack wrapped up another week of creative partying and rallying for the new King and Queen of Sugarloaf. More...