KINGFIELD — New England Celtic Arts partnering with the Kingfield POPS will present world-music band The Sultans of String on Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Herbert Hotel. The 2010 Juno Award-nominated performers, who blend elements of flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms and gypsy jazz, were recently seen on the Maine Public Broadcasting Network. The Sultans of String […]
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Grant enables new ‘College Ready’ program
FARMINGTON — The Maine College Access Challenge Grant from the Finance Authority of Maine was awarded to Franklin County Adult Education in collaboration with RSU 73, made up of Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls; MSAD 52, Turner, Greene and Leeds; and RSU 58, Kingfield. The collaborative efforts of the programs is to form a college […]
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Fundraiser benefits hospice provider
LEXINGTON — In early July, Danny Taylor teamed up with Happy Horseshoe Campground owners “Buster” and Judy Pinkham and decided together to do a Hospice benefit at the campground. Taylor donated his time and talents to put on a musical program, while the Pinkhams hosted a silent auction and a bean hole bean supper along […]
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Kingfield seeks volunteers for committees
KINGFIELD — Selectmen are asking for public support and interest in the community. The Kingfield Days Committee must find volunteers to step up to the plate, according to board Chairwoman Heather Moody. Many older organizers have retired after years of service, but fewer younger residents have come forward to replace them. The committee works […]
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Hazardous waste collection set for Franklin County
The annual Household Hazardous Waste collection events for Franklin County residents are scheduled for September. Residents may dispose of their toxic and hazardous wastes at the following locations: * Kingfield: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, Transfer Station, 304 Lexington Road. * Carrabassett Valley: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 8, Transfer Station, 4056 […]
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Rumford Riders meet today RUMFORD — The new Rumford Riders ATV Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, upstairs at Sam’s. Supper will be served before the meeting. Everyone is welcome. Horseshoe tournament FARMINGTON — The sixth annual Donn Barker Memorial Horseshoe Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Farmington Elks […]
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Frank M. Niles
KINGFIELD — Frank M. Niles, 91, of Kingfield, formerly of Danvers, Mass., died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 20, at his home. He was born Dec. 27, 1920, in Kingfield, the third son of six children born to Clinton and Ruth (Norton) Niles. He attended schools in New Portland and Kingfield. A veteran of the U.S. Air […]
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Kingfield man faces stalking charge
FREEMAN TOWNSHIP — A Kingfield man faces charges after a woman reported seeing him looking in a bedroom window when she was getting ready to go to bed. Deputy Christopher Chase arrested Jonah Mitchell, 31, on Monday on misdemeanor charges of stalking and violations of conditions of release, Lt. Niles Yeaton said Tuesday. The violation […]
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Kingfield selectmen approve increase to tax rate
KINGFIELD — Selectmen approved a one-half mill increase in the current tax rate. The approved rise will bump the current rate of $14 per $1,000 of assessed real estate value to $14.50 for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. “That’s an increase to the average property owner of about $20 per year,” board Chairwoman Heather Moody said. […]
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12 seniors receive Franklin Bank scholarships
RUMFORD — Franklin Savings Bank’s Community Development Foundation has awarded $33,000 college scholarships to 12 local students. The scholarships are $3,000 each. The bank generally awards 11 scholarships per year, although one school, Mt. Abram, presented two scholarships this year due to a change in plans for one of its 2011 recipients and unspent funds […]