KINGFIELD — A Franklin County deputy is investigating a burglary last weekend at Kingfield Wood Products on Depot Street where a vending machine was vandalized and snacks taken. The machine was smashed, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said Tuesday. There were pry marks on the money box in the machine but the box was not opened, […]
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Paris visitor: ‘Everyone in the hotel was in complete horror’
LEWISTON — A Kingfield woman said Tuesday that she was asleep in her room at a hotel next to the Eiffel Tower when the first three terrorist attacks occurred Friday night in Paris. “I woke up to the sound of my hotel room phone ringing,” said Emma Twitchell, who returned home Sunday. “I had about […]
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Selectmen discuss Route 27 reconstruction
KINGFIELD — Municipal officials reviewed new details of a proposed Main Street reconstruction plan at a Board of Selectmen meeting Monday night. David Guernsey, chairman of the town’s Road Reconstruction Committee, told selectmen he would send a letter to several property owners who would be affected when a new section of sidewalk is built across […]
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Kingfield voters amend TIF agreement
KINGFIELD — Four voters at Monday night’s special town meeting authorized selectmen to revise the original tax sheltering agreement with Nestle Waters North America, the parent company of Poland Spring Water Co. Voters also agreed to designate an arts district within the Tax Increment Financing District, allowing funds to be allocated for other projects to […]
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Kingfield board takes up property lease
KINGFIELD — Municipal officials said they are hoping for an agreement with Mill Street property owners to provide more public parking and a possible riverfront park. On Monday night, selectmen reviewed progress on a lease agreement with property owners. The Mill Street throughway behind several rental properties and Longfellow’s Restaurant connects to Main Street. The […]
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Six Questions For The CEO: Julie Swain, This business is for the dogs
Julie Swain co-founded Dog Not Gone in Kingfield with her husband, Bill, 10 years ago, specializing in high-visibility dog vests and leashes. 1. Last year you bought the manufacturer that had been making your vests. What went into that decision? The Skowhegan factory that had made our dog products for the past 10 years was […]
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Jay, Kingfield to receive grants to make infrastructure improvements
JAY – The Northern Border Regional Commission will award nearly $500,000 combined to the towns of Jay and Kingfield to help rebuild a section of a road and to partially fund upgrades to municipal wastewater pump stations. U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Angus King, I-Maine, and U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, announced $1.35 million […]
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Kingfield man leads police on high speed chase
FARMINGTON — A Kingfield man faces charges after he failed to stop for an officer in Farmington, led police on a chase at speeds of 75 to 85 mph and was finally stopped after spike mats were used in Strong. John Hinkley, 47, was arrested early Thursday by Farmington police officer Ryan Rosie on charges […]
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Kingfield residents invited to meet with superintendent
KINGFIELD — Residents have an opportunity to meet with the new superintendent of Regional School Unit 58 next week to ask questions and hear goals for the 2015-16 school year. At Monday evening’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Selectman John Dill announced that Superintendent Susan Pratt will meet with residents from 6 to 8 […]
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Kingfield residents vote to stay in RSU 58
KINGFIELD — Voters on Thursday turned down a citizens’ petition proposal to explore leaving Regional School Unit 58. The vote was 69-107, according to Administrative Assistant Leanna Targett. A citizens’ petition was presented to selectmen several months ago, asking them to explore options if the town left the four-town district. A separate ad hoc citizens’ […]