WELD — State Rep. Thomas Skolfield, R-Weld, hopes to continue the work started by the current administration over the past four years in his first term. Skolfield, chairman of the Weld Board of Selectmen, was elected to serve House District 112 on Nov. 4. The district covers the towns of Avon, Carrabassett Valley, Carthage, East […]
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Dogs, chickens perish in Carthage fire
CARTHAGE — Two dogs and two chickens died in a garage fire on Route 2 early Thursday morning, East Dixfield fire Chief Randy Hall said. Homeowner Bruce Mcleod was staying at his girlfriend’s house in Canton and no one was at his home at 1917 Route 2 when the fire erupted, Hall said. “I know […]
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Dinner, dance benefits homeless FARMINGTON — A dinner and dance event under the stars to benefit the Western Maine Homeless Outreach shelter will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Titcomb Lodge. Food will be provided by Calzolaio Pasta Co. Jason Mancine and the Foothills Jazz Quartet will provide the […]
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Wind power equipment temporarily parked
Huge blades, wind turbine tower sections and other equipment headed for the Patriot Renewables LLC’s approximate $70 million Saddleback Ridge Wind Project in Carthage are temporarily parked in a lot beside Jay Plaza in Jay. The sight is drawing onlookers. Three of the 12 turbines will go up this year and the rest in 2015, […]
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Local food pantries receive $80,000 in food items from Good Shepherd Food-Bank
FARMINGTON — Nine area food pantries received about $80,000 worth of food Wednesday as a Good Shepherd Food-Bank truck distributed food at the Mt. Blue Shopping Plaza. The truck comes every three months, Judy Frost of Western Maine Community Action said after the delivery. Community Action programs across the state coordinate the allotments and distributions, […]