Reception for new art show RUMFORD — The Pennacook Art Center and River Valley Growth Council will host a reception for a new art show from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the River Valley Technology Center, 60 Lowell St. Meet the artists and view the art. A door prize will be given. […]
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Well done: Students honored for achievements
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Kristen Lavallee of Lisbon has enrolled in Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the nation’s first and largest technological college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. She is a graduate of Model Secondary School for the Deaf in Washington, D.C., and the daughter of Nancy and Jim Lavallee of […]
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Trail link to Canada advocated in Kingfield
KINGFIELD — Larry Warren, president of Western Mountains Corporation, said he hopes for the town’s support to link western Maine with its Canadian neighbors via an historic trail. “I started working with (Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments) and Arnold Expedition Historical Society to develop a trail from Kingfield to Coburn Gore about a year and […]
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Groups to offer Thanksgiving dinners
Legion hosts dinner today DIXFIELD — A Thanksgiving dinner will be held from 4 p.m. until sold out Saturday, Nov. 23, at American Legion Post 100. Cost is $5. Seniors plan holiday feast RANGELEY — Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at noon Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Episcopal Church of the Good […]
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Man sentenced to serve two years for Tranten’s Too robbery
FARMINGTON — A Vassalboro man was sentenced Thursday to serve two years of an eight-year sentence and four years probation for driving the getaway car in the June 2012 robbery of Tranten’s Too in Kingfield. Matthew Santamore, 22, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of robbery and misdemeanor charge of theft on Oct. 31. A […]
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Thanksgiving dinner at Poplar Hut
KINGFIELD — Maine Huts & Trails will hold “Thanksgiving at the Huts,” its annual Thanksgiving dinner with a special rate and menu for the holiday. For one night only, Poplar Hut will reopen into full-service mode and provide a Thanksgiving meal at 6 p.m. and overnight lodging on Thursday, Nov. 28. The menu will feature […]
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John H. Banks Jr.
FARMINGTON — John H. Banks Jr., 80, of Kingfield, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington. He was born in Lawrence, Mass., in 1933, the son of John and Rita Banks Sr. He graduated from Essex County Agricultural School. In 1985, he married his wife, Shelby, in Kingfield. John worked at […]
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Residents voice concerns about MDOT plan to rework Route 27
KINGFIELD — Maine’s Department of Transportation plans to improve Route 27, and residents have been offered an opportunity to share their hopes for their village street makeover. MDOT plans to reconstruct the section through Main Street as part of their Highway Corridor Priority plan. Much of the traffic through Kingfield travels to and from Carrabassett […]
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Free community luncheon Nov. 9 FARMINGTON — Old South First Congregational Church will serve its monthly free community luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at 227 Main St. Menu includes turkey fricassee, mashed potatoes, green peas, cranberry sauce and chocolate cake. For delivery in the Farmington area, call 778-0424 during the week […]
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Committee to hold Main Street reconstruction forum
KINGFIELD — Plans for reconstruction of the town’s Main Street within the next two years offer residents several creative options for downtown streetscape improvements. At 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, the Road Reconstruction Committee will hold a public forum at Webster Hall to share their suggestions for rebuilding Main Street. Selectmen agreed at their […]