FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Homemaker Extension programs for the month of October follow. The public is welcome to attend any of the meetings or community service projects. Clearwater: Oct. 9, 7 p.m. at Shorey Chapel for Rotary Christmas ornament. For more information, call 778-9089. Kingfield: Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. at Webster Hall for […]
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Processing acorns into flour TEMPLE — A workshop on processing acorns into flour will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Koviashuvik Local Living School. Learn how to enjoy this ancient staple crop of humankind. All steps and stages, from gathering to baking, will be shown. For more information or […]
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Fire heavily damages garage in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — A fire heavily damaged a four-bay garage Wednesday at 171 George Thomas Road when a bulldozer caught fire while it was being worked on, fire Chief Edward Hastings IV said. He estimated damage at $30,000 to $50,000, including tools. Twenty to 25 firefighters from eight departments responded to help put out the fire. […]
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Chesterville voters reject purchase of truck body
CHESTERVILLE — Residents voted 18-20 Thursday to not buy an all-season truck body for a wheeler truck, Town Clerk Heather Wheeler said Monday. The vote was by secret ballot, she said. Residents were asked to transfer $20,000 from the undesignated amount of the general fund and to take the remaining balance for a new truck […]
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Blood drive at Elks Lodge FARMINGTON — An American Red Cross blood drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Farmington Elks Lodge, 120 School St. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS. Arts, Crafts Assoc. meeting FARMINGTON — The first fall meeting of the Franklin County Arts […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Livermore: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Wilton: Selectboard, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Livermore Falls: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Thursday Chesterville: Special town meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall Jay: Water District Trustees, 6 p.m., Niles Memorial Library Strong: RSU 58, 6:30 p.m., Elementary School
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Chesterville voters to consider new truck body, renaming road
CHESTERVILLE – Selectmen will hold a special town meeting Thursday, Sept. 18, to consider buying a new, all-season truck body and appliances for the kitchen at the Town Hall. Residents will also be asked to consider renaming the new section of the George Thomas Road the Webber Road. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. […]
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Firefighters battle brush fire on Chesterville Hill
CHESTERVILLE — The forest service is still trying to determine the cause of a difficult brush fire on Chesterville Hill on Thursday, according to Chesterville fire Chief Edward Hastings IV. The fire consumed an area about three-tenths of an acre on the sides of ledges and a cliff, he said, and was difficult to access. […]
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Extension groups list month’s programs
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Homemakers Extension is starting its 2014 and 2015 year. The programs for the month of September follow. The public is more than welcome to attend any of the meetings or community service projects. Clearwater: Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Shorey Chapel for program planning. For more information, contact Kathy […]
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Old South First Congregational Church celebrates 200 years
FARMINGTON — For 200 years, the Old South First Congregational Church has served as a welcoming home to everyone. “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here,” the church notes on its website. The Rev. Alexis Fuller-Wright and the Bicentennial Committee invite the community to join them […]