The Franklin County Homemaker Extension programs for the month of December follow. The public is more than welcome to attend any of the meetings or community service projects. The groups are in partnership with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Clearwater: Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at Shorey Chapel for storytelling and holiday party. FMI: […]
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Ski Museum open house, art walk in Kingfield on Friday
KINGFIELD — The Ski Museum of Maine will hold an open house Friday prior to Kingfield’s First Friday Art Walk. In addition, Sugarloaf Sports Outlet plans special deals for locals all day and a display local photographer Jamie Corriveau’s work. The Ski Museum open house is from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. The […]
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Franklin County honored for improving health of Maine’s youth
FARMINGTON — Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 and the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County announced that two after school programs, two child care centers, and four health care practices in Franklin County are being honored for their commitment to excellence in healthy eating and active living for children and families. Established in 2012, the Let’s […]
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Kingfield ATV club gets green light for trail work
KINGFIELD — Selectmen unanimously voted Monday night to allow the Quad Runners ATV club to begin developing a trail on town land on Stanley Avenue. Of the 408 ballots cast by voters Nov. 4, Board of Selectmen Chairwoman Heather Moody said, approximately two-thirds approved the club’s proposed project. Club President Kirtley Woodcock told selectmen he […]
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Weld representative plans to continue work started by current administration
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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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Farmington: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Vienna: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Weld: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Wilton: Special town meeting and selectmen, 7 p.m., Academy Hill School cafeteria Wednesday Livermore: Planning Board, 6 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Thursday […]
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Franklin County deputy injured when Greene man attacks him in Kingfield
KINGFIELD — A Franklin County deputy was injured early Sunday when a Greene man slammed him to the ground, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said Monday. Deputy Andrew Morgan was grabbed from behind while processing Tyler Poland’s father, Daniel Poland, on a charge of drunken driving, Nichols said. Tyler Poland, 28, was arrested on a felony […]
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Bethel ski shop to sponsor fashion show
BETHEL — The Sport Thoma Ski Shop will host a fashion show from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, to raise money for the Ski Museum of Maine in Kingfield. Leigh Breidenbach, general manager of the shop and a board member of the ski museum, said that 40 years ago, Jean and Paul Kailey […]
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Notions Studio to hold opening reception
KINGFIELD — Quilt artisan Jessica O’Brien will hold an opening reception for Notions Studio from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, coinciding with the Kingfield Friday Art Walk. The quilting studio and craft gallery is located in space next the Herbert Grand Hotel, 246½ Main St., Kingfield. The opening will exhibit O’Brien’s current, in-production […]
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Threat of flooding closes Kingfield bridge
KINGFIELD — The bridge over Alder Stream on West Kingfield Road at Ed Horn Road is closed Friday morning due to a flood watch. The Maine Department of Transportation is advising motorists to seek an alternate route. A detour is not available.