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Anne F. Williamson

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Anne F. Williamson of Cambridge, Mass., and Kingfield, died peacefully June 27, near her home in Cambridge, surrounded by family and friends. Anne was born in Kingfield, July 26, 1938, the daughter of Dana and Ruth Williamson. Anne graduated from Kingfield High School and Bryant and Stratton Business College in Boston. She […]

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Willy Whack Shop moves from Kingfield to Farmington

FARMINGTON — A potpourri of items will fill Farmington’s newest shop, the Willy Whack Shop, opening July 4 in Church Street Commons. A move from Route 27 in Kingfield is under way for the shop that features new and used items, including collectibles, wooden furniture, antiques, homemade soaps, books and more, owner Sherry Callahan said. […]

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Blood drive July 6 FARMINGTON — The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive at Franklin Memorial Hospital on Friday, July 6, from 1-6 p.m. in the Bass Room. All presenting blood donors will receive a free Red Sox T-shirt celebrating 100 years of Fenway Park. The supply of Type O positive, O negative, […]

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Barbara Elise Scribner

MADISON — Barbara Elise (Wing) Scribner, 84, died June 22, at Maple Crest Nursing Home. She was born in Lewiston, Nov. 12, 1927, the daughter of John Viles and Edna Gertrude (Davis) Wing. She attended schools in Flagstaff and Stratton, graduating from Gould Academy. After graduating from high school, she attended Cadet Nursing Corps in […]

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Police following leads in armed robbery case

KINGFIELD — Police say they are following solid leads on the Monday night armed robbery at Tranten’s Too at 371 Main St. Franklin County Sheriff’s Cpl. Stephen Charles said he has heard from some witnesses but would like to hear from anyone else who may have seen or know something about the case. He may […]

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Police investigating armed robbery in Kingfield

View Larger Map KINGFIELD – Franklin County sheriff deputies are investigating an armed robbery at Tranten’s Too on Main Street that was reported Monday night, dispatcher Stan Wheeler said. No one was injured in the incident. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken, he said. The robbery was reported at 7:58 p.m. The man was […]

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Deputies search for armed robber in Kingfield heist

KINGFIELD — Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man they say used a silver handgun to steal money from Tranten’s Too variety store on Main Street on Monday night. No one was injured in the incident, but an undisclosed amount of cash was taken. The man was wearing a red bandanna, black sweatshirt […]

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Kingfield voters say yes to water, road, village projects

KINGFIELD — Voters approved a budget Saturday that includes proposed infrastructure improvements in the water system, roads and village area. At the meeting in Kingfield Elementary School, voters re-elected selectmen Mervin Wilson for a three-year term. Wilson garnered 49 votes, defeating challenger Brad Orbeton, who received 31 votes. “I’m very happy to be re-elected, because […]