FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington recently named 13 students as Michael D. Wilson Scholars for the spring 2014 semester. This prestigious undergraduate research program provides top UMF student scholars with faculty mentorship and project funding to help them pursue the highest level of undergraduate research investigation. “UMF’s Wilson Scholars and Fellows Program […]
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Selectmen approve liquor license for Kingfield Days beer tent
KINGFIELD — Selectmen plowed through a handful of municipal tasks Monday evening. The Kingfield Days celebration, held from Thursday, July 17, through Sunday, July 20, will feature parades, music, competitions and entertainment. Organizations will host fundraising activities and services. Selectmen approved a special liquor license for the Cemetery Association’s Pillar to Post Society, which will […]
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Kingfield POPS, Arts Festival to feature original art, fireworks, nationally recognized musicians
KINGFIELD — The town will host a music and art celebration that has become a traditional Western Maine summer kick-off. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28, the free Arts Festival will feature live music, bake sales, handmade quilts, jewelry, soaps, lotions and original artwork. Gates open for the Kingfield POPS concert at […]
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Expert seeks Kingsfield landowners’ help for rabies-eliminating project
KINGFIELD — Maine wildlife disease experts believe the spread of raccoon rabies eventually can be eliminated altogether. On Tuesday night, Jesse Morris, a specialist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services, said that he provides management resources in many areas of animal health and safety. One program includes rabies research, and he has been […]
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Well done – Student achievements
BALTIMORE — Joshua Charest, the son of John and Louise Charest of Lewiston, graduated from Johns Hopkins University with honors. Joshua was awarded the “Best Design” for his senior year design project. He designed a device that will assist leg amputees to improve the quality of an active lifestyle. The device has garnered the attention […]
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Kingfield voters approve small spending increase, road improvements
KINGFIELD — Voters quickly dispatched 41 warrant articles and the election of four officials at the annual town meeting Saturday. The handful of townspeople reviewed a proposed allocation of $971,152, and a $147,000 offset of tax-increment financing funds from Poland Spring. Within two hours, 41 voters approved the majority of warrant articles as written, authorizing […]
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Kingfield voters to elect officers, decide highway plans Saturday
KINGFIELD — The annual town meeting Saturday will include electing four officials and deciding on plans for reconstructing Route 27. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. June 7 at Kingfield Elementary School. The warrant of 41 articles includes election of two selectmen and two RSU 58 board members, all for three-year terms. Selectmen John […]
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Kingfield updating to digital tax maps
KINGFIELD — Selectmen agreed Monday to update tax maps to digital versions that will be available online before the end of the summer. Jon Giles, GIS coordinator for Sebago Technics Inc., presented information with costs and choices to create a set of maps based on information provided by Farmington-based Acme Land Surveying. Giles said his […]
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Final Preschool Storytime RUMFORD — The final Preschool Storytime for this school year will be held at the Rumford Public Library at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4. All area children ages 2-5 are welcome to join the fun. Storytime will resume in the fall. Book signing at Mexico Library MEXICO — Maine author Diane Taylor-Moore […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BRUNSWICK — Viola Rothschild, daughter of Norman Harry and Cheng Mei Rothschild and granddaughter of Catharine and Michael Rothschild of Phillips, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study in China for 2014-15. She also received the Government and Legal Studies Department Prize for Excellence in Comparative Politics at Bowdoin College and attained highest honors […]