Karen Beaudoin

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November 28, 2018

Viking Voyages take students through time

The program was created to replace the popular Quests that were initiated as an alternative learning experience.
Published
November 28, 2018

Christmas for Kids still going strong

NORWAY — It’s been almost 40 years since a group of concerned Oxford Hills community members stepped up to ensure needy children had presents to unwrap on Christmas morning. With the continuing support of the community at large, Christmas for Kids and Christmas for Teens has provided thousands of Oxford Hills School District students and […]
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November 28, 2018

Mountain Holly Days returning to Rangeley

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce announces that the 15th annual Mountain Holly Days event has been scheduled for Dec. 7-9. This year’s event will include shopping and dining specials, refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides, Christmas carolers, special festivities, family activities, tasting events and contests. Shoppers will enjoy many special offers from local businesses, find unique gifts […]
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November 28, 2018

Community sales

CARTHAGE — A benefit spaghetti supper and silent/Chinese auction for Linda Berry will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., or until sold out, on Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Carthage Town Office. Cost will be $10 per person and $5 for children 10 or younger. Proceeds will help Berry with medical costs associated with her cancer treatment. […]
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November 27, 2018

Jay board continues backing clean energy project

JAY — Selectpersons voted 4-1 Monday to continue to support Central Maine Power Co.’s proposed electricity transmission corridor from Quebec through Maine to Massachusetts. The move denied petitions to stop the corridor presented to the board by resident Susan Theberge. The petitions have a total of 405 signatures of Jay residents. Of that number, 262 were collected […]
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November 27, 2018

Jay Livermore Falls Hunting Club News

The Jay – Livermore Falls Hunting Club got off to a great start. Beginning with archery season, Larry Lord bagged a 140 lbs, 6 pts buck! He also bagged a 108 lbs. male bear during bear hunting season. Another lucky bear hunter, Matt True shot a 242 lbs male bear during bear season. Youth Day […]
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November 26, 2018

Telling Santa her Christmas wishes

Addison Milligan, 5, of Rumford tells Santa her wishes for Christmas following Friday’s annual Santa Claus parade, sponsored by the Mexico Firemen’s Relief Association. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times)
Published
November 24, 2018

RFA to present annual ‘Walk to Bethlehem’ event

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will present the 38th annual “Walk to Bethlehem” on Sunday, Dec. 9. This unique event starts with caroling through the snowy streets followed by a family-oriented Christmas presentation of music, dance and drama highlighting the talent of local young people, and ends with a traditional nativity pageant […]
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November 20, 2018

Franklin County commissioners approve loan guidelines

FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Commissioners approved guidelines Tuesday for a loan program aimed at increasing jobs and assisting businesses. Commissioners have said they hoped to see applications grow for a revolving loan program that grants loans of $10,000 to $100,000 for job growth and business expansion. During a recent debate over tax increment financing, commissioners […]
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November 20, 2018

Ten to study municipal needs

OXFORD — Ten residents have been appointed to an Ad Hoc Facilities Committee to study the current state and adequacy of municipal buildings, including the Town Office, which this week sustained flooding of at least 25,000 gallons of water in the lower level gymnasium from heavyrains. Asselin reported to the board at its November 15 […]

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