Wilton Childhood Center sets auction WILTON — The annual Wilton Early Childhood Center auction will be held Friday, April 10, at the G.D. Cushing School in Wilton. Items can be viewed starting at 6 p.m and Adrian Harris will begin the live auction at 6:30 p.m. There more than 70 items on the list including […]
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Hypnotist hits Kingfield fundraiser
KINGFIELD — “Get Hypnotized” featuring master hypnotist Peter Gross lands at Kingfield Elementary School Saturday April 11. This event is a fundraiser for the Kingfield Bicentennial. A spaghetti dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, beverages and coffee. The show begins at 7 p.m. “Get Hypnotized” brings high-energy comedy and amazing […]
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UNE fall semester dean’s list announced
BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND — The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s list students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. Auburn: Alexandra J. Bazinet, Ashleigh L. Footer, Rebecca […]
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Kingfield selectmen discuss tax credits for plant expansion
KINGFIELD — Selectmen on Monday night reviewed options in a possible credit-enhancement agreement with Walter Kilbreth, Arc Enterprises owner and president. The company plans a $1.5 million expansion of its steel fabrication plant on Commercial Street. The addition would be about 83,000 square feet. The workspace will have three bays to build highway trusses, girders […]
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Tax for bottled water companies faces struggle in Maine Legislature
AUGUSTA — Western Maine lawmakers are rallying against a bill that seeks to tax companies that bottle water when they extract more than 1 million gallons a year from a groundwater aquifer. The bill, LD 16, sponsored by state Rep. Victoria Kornfield, D-Bangor, which would apply a penny-per-gallon tax on companies that bottle water in […]
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Franklin County homemaker programs scheduled
The Franklin County Extension Homemaker programs for the month of March are as follows: Clearwater: March 12, 7 p.m., Shorey Chapel, safety program. FMI, 778-9089. Kingfield: March 26, 11 a.m., Webster Hall, TBA. FMI, 684-5579. Neighborhood: March 11, 1:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, flower arranging. FMI, 778-4517. North Chesterville: March 19, 7 p.m., Chesterville Town […]
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Ash Wednesday service in Wilton WILTON — For the start of Lent, an Ash Wednesday service and light meal will take place Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Wilton Congregational Church. A light meal begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a service of ashes and prayer in the sanctuary at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome. Ash […]
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Kingfield board hears business expansion plans
KINGFIELD — Arc Enterprises Inc. presented selectmen Monday evening with a plan for a $1.5 million expansion of its steel fabrication plant and a request for tax credits. The Commercial Street business was established in 1985 and manufactures trusses, girders and other heavy construction materials. A credit enhancement agreement with the town would allow owner […]
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Salem man injured putting out garage fire
SALEM TOWNSHIP — A Salem man received burns and suffered from smoke inhalation while trying to put out a fire in his garage Thursday night, Salem fire Chief Steve Viles said. Jason Pinkham of 1600 Bubier Road turned on a space heater in his attached garage and entered his home for a few minutes, Viles […]
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Free valentine-making workshop offered in Kingfield
KINGFIELD — Looking for something fun to do Saturday, Feb. 14, with or without your valentine? High Peaks Artisans’ Guild offers a free afternoon of valentine-making for all ages from noon to 3 p.m. Bring old-fashioned paper doilies or make the world’s most cynical valentine, it’s up to you. Basic art supplies provided, but bring […]