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March 13, 2013 / Front Page

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Town comes together to feed search teams

By Dee Menear Irregular Staff Writer

STRATTON/EUSTIS — While out for a walk the morning of March 5, Sue Fotter had the search for Nicholas Joy, the skier missing on Sugarloaf March 3 and 4, on her mind. She really wanted to help but didn’t know what was needed. More...

Eustis withdrawal heads to Commissioner for approval

By Jessica Clark Irregular Staff Reporter

SALEM — The MSAD #58 School Board went into Executive Session at a special meeting held March 4 at 6:30 p.m. More...

Maine Downtown Network, Joneco Mill cleanup discussed

By Dee Menear Irregular Staff Writer

KINGFIELD — The Joneco Mill site, on which a mill once stood since about 1900, was on the agenda for the March 4 Kingfield Selectman’s Meeting. More...

Arts & Entertainment

‘Cape Breton Kitchen Party’ back in Maine

New England Celtic Arts will present Jason MacDonald with Anita MacDonald and Adam Young at St Lawrence Arts in Portland Tuesday, March 19, at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in South Carthage Wednesday, March 20 and at UCCPA in Unity Thursday, M More...

Local author Bryce Moore to visit CV library

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Bryce Moore, the Farmington author of “Vodnik,” a fantasy novel for younger readers, will appear at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library Saturday, March 16 at 6 p.m. in the Begin Family Community Room. More...

‘Keely and Du’ to be performed March 14 to 17

FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington student actors challenge themselves and their audience with UMF’s spring production of Jane Martin’s award-winning play “Keely and Du.” Performances will take place at 7:30 More...

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Obituaries - Free Access

John F. Carleton

1957-2013 — He was thoughtful and kind to others, and gave generously of himself and talents

FARMINGTON — John F. Carleton, 51, of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., died as a result of injuries sustained when struck by a car as he was crossing the street Friday Feb. 22, 2013. More...

Walter H. Daub Jr.

1915-2013 — He was a member of the U.S. Navy Bomb Disposal unit during WWII

FARMINGTON — Walter Henry Daub Jr. (Bud, Buddy, Dauber), 97, passed away March 6, 2013 at Edgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center in Farmington with his daughter at his side. More...

Rev.-Dr. Daniel E. Harrison Jr.

1934-2013 — He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict

TOGUS — Rev.-Dr. Daniel Edward Harrison Jr., 78, of Kingfield passed away March 5, 2013 at the Togus VA Hospital with his wife, Lois, by his side. More...

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Sports & Outdoors

Rangeley Moose Dash Snowshoe Race This Weekend - Free Access

RANGELEY -- The Rangeley Lakes Trails Center will host its first-ever snowshoe event, the Rangeley Moose Dash, March 17. The race event is fully sanctioned by the U.S. Snowshoe Association. More...

Tips for scholarships

Bruce Miles (left), President of Sugarloaf Ski Club, accepts $335 from Craig Spinney of Bob’s Clam Hut in the Sugarloaf Base Lodge recently. More...

Basketball—mitten style

Pictured are the Strong and Phillips eighth graders who participated in the mitten basketball game held March 6. A great time was had by all at the game. More...

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Western Mountain Activities - Free Access

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Community Things To Do

BINGO — Fri. 6:30 pm, Legion Hall, Depot St., Phillips. All paper games BINGO — Sat. 6:30 pm, Legion Hall, School St., Kingfield. All paper games BOOK CLUB MEETING — 2nd, Thurs., 6:30 pm, New Portland Com. More...

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Missing skier found alive

By Dee Menear Irregular Staff Reporter

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Nicholas Joy of Massachusetts, lost at Sugarloaf March 3 and 4, was found March 5 by a recreational snowmobiler. More...

Rescuer in the right place at right time

By Dee Menear Irregular Staff Reporter

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — When snowmobiler Joseph Paul of Warwick Mass. left his camp on the morning of March 12, he didn’t expect to find Nicholas Joy. More...

Avon native teaches in Philippines

By Bobby Duley Special to the Irregular

AVON — In this day and age, most recent college graduates send out applications and résumés hoping to find a position in their field of study. More...

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Status of the Sugarloaf Golf Course

By Bob Bruce Sugarloaf Golf Course Superintendent

I know there is 90 inches of snow on the ground, but spring is just around the corner. I just wanted to give a quick update on what is going on at the golf course. We do have some ice due to the January rain. More...

We’re all in this together

By Irving Faunce

It was of great concern to all of us to read recently of the financial distress facing Franklin Memorial Hospital. More...

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Letters

High Peaks National Wildlife Refuge —not such a good idea

Recently the High Peaks Alliance announced a proposal to create a wildlife refuge in Franklin County —a National Wildlife Refuge under the same designation as the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge in western Oxford County and Coos County of New More...