KINGFIELD — Selectmen learned more Monday night about the uses of tax revenue generated by Poland Spring Water Co.’s bottling plant. Five years ago, Kingfield designated most of its downtown as a development district, with plans to use taxes from the new Poland Spring plant to assist in that development. In a state-approved financing plan […]
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Well done – Students named to dean’s lists
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Springfield College has named the following local residents to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2013 term. Timothy Andrews of Farmington, studying athletic training. Jordan Hersom of Turner, studying movement and sport studies. Michael Castonguay of Livermore, studying health science/pre-physical therapy. — CANTON, N.Y. — The following students have […]
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Bands to play at scenic overlook RANGELEY — God of Wonders 2013 will take place starting at noon Saturday, July 13, across from the Noyes Scenic Overlook, Route 17. Music will be provided by the Founded Trio and Band, Angela and Josh from The Elect, Blue Mirth Band, Country Trio, Fishers of Men, Troy Pingree, […]
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Two men indicted in 2012 Kingfield robbery
FARMINGTON — Two men accused of robbing Tranten’s Too in Kingfield in 2012 were indicted Tuesday by a Franklin County grand jury. Kaleb Bowring, 20, of Norridgewock and Matthew Santamore, 22, of Vassalboro were each indicted on a felony charge of robbery and a misdemeanor charge of theft. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department and Maine State […]
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Survey on arts and heritage
The High Peaks Creative Council in Kingfield is offering a survey for the residents and visitors of Northern Franklin County. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate how the arts and heritage organization can better reach the public and help strengthen the collective creative economy. Those taking the survey will be entered into a […]
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July 4th Festival on the Green TURNER — Turner Public Library’s traditional fund-raising July 4th Festival on the Green will celebrate community on Thursday, July 4. Events will include a 10 a.m. mile-long parade under banners on Main Street (Route 17), strawberry shortcakes, games on the common for children, a huge book sale, bounce house, food […]
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Open house, photo contest TURNER — On the Fourth of July as part of the festivities in town, the Turner Natural History Club Museum will have an open house and it annual photo contest. The open house will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 442 Turner Center Road. Photos may be submitted from […]
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Kingfield POPS features music and crafts
KINGFIELD — The annual Kingfield POPS concert and downtown arts festival Saturday will be packed with creativity and talent. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the day will be all about creativity in every arena. The day of arts includes photographers, painters, musicians and artists specializing in other mediums. Woodworkers will display free-form burl bowls and […]
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Kingfield residents discuss future of town’s schools
KINGFIELD — Several residents met Thursday to discuss paying increasingly higher costs for a lower quality of education and possibly having less of a say in their children’s future. Those who gathered Thursday night shared concerns about SAD 58’s rising budget and the possibility of withdrawing from the district. Meeting organizer Mervin Wilson, also a […]
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Kingfield residents to explore SAD 58 options
KINGFIELD — Townspeople are being offered a chance to explore the future of their partnership with the SAD 58 school district. At the Monday evening meeting, Vice Chairman Merv Wilson said that Strong Selectman Mike Pond has asked that his town have increased representation on the School Board. Pond had requested a ruling from the […]