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White takes top spot for 13th consecutive year at timber event
PHILLIPS — The fog cleared by 9 a.m., but the field and parking lot on Route 4 were still wet from Friday’s downpours for the Lumbering Competition at the 60th Phillips Old Home Days celebration on Saturday. Dozens of trucks filled a small parking lot and lined the highway. Men meticulously filed their chain saws, […]
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Director of Greater Franklin Development Council retiring
FARMINGTON – Alison Hagerstrom will retire as executive director of the Greater Franklin Development Council on Aug. 31, ending 15 years at the helm. The Farmington resident has worked to support businesses and bring new ones to the area and highlight the features of greater Franklin County, including Livermore Falls. “I really enjoy this job,” she said. She made […]
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RSU 73 approves new hires
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board of directors accepted the resignation of Spruce Mountain High School athletic director and Assistant Principal James Black at its meeting Thursday. Black is leaving to become principal at Mt. Blue Middle School. His last day at Spruce Mountain is Aug. 18. Black thanked staff, students, the […]
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Chamber members praised by Sen. Collins
WILTON — Three western Maine chambers of commerce welcomed U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, to their annual Tri-Chamber Barbecue on Thursday night at Wilson Lake Inn. “These chambers represent three counties, 30 towns and the sense of community spirit western Maine is known for,” Collins said to 125 members of the Franklin County, the Jay-Livermore-Livermore […]
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Oquossoc Day Festival on tap in Rangeley
RANGELEY — There will be something for everyone to enjoy, see and taste during the Oquossoc Day festivities Saturday, Aug. 19. “The whole event is centered around Oquossoc Village,” Janet Koob, an organizer, said Thursday. This year’s theme is Patriotism. A listing of the festivities can be found at Oquossoc Day on Facebook. Live music, […]
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Curbside pickup to begin in September in Jay
JAY — Curbside trash and recyclable pickup will resume Sept. 6 and Sept. 7, after a 159-117 vote Monday to raise $120,000 to restore the service. The money for the contracted service was not included in the Transfer Station budget approved by voters in April in an effort by town officials to cut expenses. The […]
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Prince Baker Day celebrated Saturday in New Sharon
NEW SHARON — Building on last year’s success, the second annual Prince Baker Day promises even more activities. The festival begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, with a bike and carriage parade at the Town Office. The day ends with a dance from 8 to 11 p.m. featuring Dime Store Heroes at Pitcher Perfect […]