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Maine Elks recognize youth contest winners

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Maine Elks Association recently honored several youths from across the state as part of their 83rd annual State Convention held at the Sugarloaf Ski Area. The first awards presented were for the Elks Americanism Essay Contest. This contest was open to fifth through eighth graders who wrote a 200-word essay on […]

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Maine Elks honor lodges and members at State Convention

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Maine Elks Association held its 83rd annual State Convention at the Sugarloaf Ski Resort on May 4-6. The convention was attended by more than 200 members and guests, who honored lodges and individual members at their awards banquets. Opening the convention this year was State President Wayne Cotterly of the Lewiston […]

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Clearwater meeting is July 22 INDUSTRY — The Clearwater Lake Improvement Association will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, July 22, at the Industry Town Hall. The meeting will start at noon with a potluck dinner. All members and interested persons are urged to attend. Bring a favorite food dish to share with others. Soda, […]

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What if it rains?

Passing rain showers in the forecast for July 4 may cause some of the planned fireworks displays in the area to cancel. Event officials offered the following guidelines. (The Sun Journal will also have updated information on its website as it becomes available, at sunjournal.com.) Lewiston-Auburn Liberty Festival: Officials will make a decision by noon […]

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July 4 events in town park CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A July 4th celebration will take place starting at noon Wednesday in the town park. Food booths and the town pool will be open. A children’s parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. Music by Kathy’s Karaoke will be from 1 to 5 p.m. A magic show […]

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Event to mark Fourth of July CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A July 4th celebration will take place starting at noon in the town park. First breakfast will be on July 4 WATERFORD — Wednesday, July 4 marks the first of four Waterford Summer Breakfasts at the Wilkins Community House at the foot of Plummer Hill Road […]

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Independence Day celebrations in Franklin County

FARMINGTON — Parades, fireworks, barbecues and more are all set for Independence Day celebrations in Franklin County. Some July 4 celebrations taking place Tuesday and Wednesday include: *  Carrabassett Valley: July 4 Celebration in Town Park, 1001 Carriage Road (behind the town office) starts at noon on Wednesday, July 4, with opening of pool and […]

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Sugarloaf starts work on $1.7 million irrigation upgrade for golf course

CARRABASSETT VALLEY – Work officially began Tuesday on a $1.7 million irrigation system that will conserve water and improve the quality of play at the Sugarloaf Golf Club. Standing at the first hole for a ground breaking ceremony on Tuesday, Sugarloaf Golf Club Greens Chairman John Beaupre explained that the current 27-year-old irrigation system – […]

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Sugarloaf Golf Course getting new irrigation system

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Work officially began Tuesday on a $1.7 million irrigation system that will conserve water and improve the quality of play at the Sugarloaf Golf Club. Standing at the first hole for a ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday, Sugarloaf Golf Club Greens Chairman John Beaupre explained that the current 27-year-old irrigation system — built […]

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FORT KENT — One hundred sixty-nine students received degrees at the 130th commencement exercises at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Stephanie Chick, senior class representative, addressed her fellow graduates. Chick is from Lisbon and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in environmental studies. Other area graduates were: Durham: Robert T. Mooney, Bachelor of […]