WELD — The 10th annual Take It Outside Winter Family Fun Day at Mount Blue State Park saw hundreds of visitors enjoying a variety of activities. Gary Best of Maine Bureau of Parks stepped in to oversee the event when Park Manager Bruce Farnham was called away on a family emergency. “I look forward to […]
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Hundreds celebrate winter at Mount Blue State Park
WELD — The 10th annual Take It Outside Winter Family Fun Day at Mount Blue State Park saw hundreds of visitors enjoying a variety of activities. Gary Best of Maine Bureau of Parks stepped in to oversee the event when Park Manager Bruce Farnham was called away on a family emergency. “I look forward to […]
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Chesterville computer issue less severe than thought
CHESTERVILLE — Board of Selectmen Chairman Guy Iverson announced at Thursday night’s meeting that an inspection of one town computer revealed no town files are missing. “That’s a very good thing,” he said. On Jan. 20 it appeared some files were missing, prompting officials to have API, an internet technology company in Gardiner, inspect the computer. […]
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Revamped Snack Bar to open in UMF Student Center
FARMINGTON — One of the first steps in a 20-year master plan for the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington is a complete renovation and expansion of the Snack Bar in the Student Center. The renovated Snack Bar, which was enlarged into the former space of the UMF Bookstore, is expected to open […]
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Chesterville candidate forum Feb. 28
CHESTERVILLE — A candidate forum will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Town Office. Five people are seeking three seats on the Board of Selectmen. Chairman Guy Iverson is running for a three-year term against Edward Hastings IV. Selectman Tyler Jenness is running unopposed for a one-year seat. Ross […]
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Chesterville Extension donates blankets to Fire Department
CHESTERVILLE — The North Chesterville Extension Homemakers donated 15 blankets to the Fire Department during Thursday night’s selectmen meeting. “It’s one of the things we like to do for the community,” member Glenda Barker said. “We try to do whatever (emergency responders) need.” Barker said one member asked former Fire Chief Edward Hastings IV if […]
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Hollandstrong Fishing Derby to be held in memory of lost mariner
LIVERMORE —Deb Roberts of Wilton, with family and friends, is preparing for the second annual Hollandstrong Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Round Pond in memory of Roberts’ son, mariner Michael Holland. Holland, 25, of Wilton, was one of 33 crew members who died aboard the SS El Faro, a cargo ship that sank […]
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Chesterville Extension donates blankets to Fire Department
Members of North Chesterville Extension Homemakers present blankets for the Fire Department at Thursday night’s selectmen meeting. From left are Kim Lessard, Amber-Jean Fuller, Glenda Barker, Linda Brown and Fire Chief John Archer. CHESTERVILLE — The North Chesterville Extension Homemakers donated 15 blankets to the Fire Department during Thursday night’s selectmen meeting. “It’s one of […]
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Chesterville candidate forum Feb. 28
CHESTERVILLE — A candidate forum will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Town Office. Five people are seeking three seats on the Board of Selectmen. Chairman Guy Iverson is running for a three-year term against Edward Hastings IV. Selectman Tyler Jenness is running unopposed for a one-year seat. Ross […]
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Revamped Snack Bar to open in UMF Student Center
FARMINGTON — One of the first steps in a 20-year master plan for the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington is a complete renovation and expansion of the Snack Bar in the Student Center. The renovated Snack Bar, which was enlarged into the former space of the UMF Bookstore, is expected to open […]