Earlier in the week, Peter Wade, a NorthStar paramedic based in Farmington, was awarded the Excellence Award by Maine EMS in a ceremony at the Hall of Flags in Augusta. The award, bestowed by Maine EMS Director Jay Bradshaw, recognized Wade’s contributions to EMS education and operations, as well as his many years of consistent […]
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Folk icon will headline Kingfield POPS 10th anniversary concert
KINGFIELD — American folk icon Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary fame will, with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, celebrate the 10th anniversary of Kingfield POPS. Concertgoers can expect to hear Stookey play “The Wedding Song,” “Puff the Magic Dragon” and other songs that make him a music legend at the Saturday, June 30, outdoor concert at the […]
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Eaton lawn, food sale LIVERMORE FALLS — The annual Inside Lawn and Food Sale at Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26, rain or shine. The food sale will feature Marcia’s World-Famous Dill Pickles and other delights. There will be great items and free coffee. […]
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SAD 58 voters pass budget by 2-1 margin
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Voters passed a $9.5 million SAD 58 district budget on Tuesday night. The budget, which is down 3.5 percent from last year, passed by more than a 2-1 margin. Of the votes cast in all five towns, 370 voted for it and 180 voted against it. Three towns passed the budget with […]
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Bangor man proposes to running partner at finish line of Sugarloaf road race
But he wasn’t reeling physically from the 9.3-mile run along state Route 27 from Carrabassett Valley to downtown Kingfield. In fact, he felt great. Glynn merely was bowing to tradition in taking a step much bigger than any he had taken in any road race — proposing marriage to running partner Mary Graziano, a fellow […]
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Maranacook String Band to perform for students, community
KINGFIELD – The Kingfield POPS will present the Maranacook String Band in a performance for the community and for grades kindergarten through eight in SAD 58 on Thursday, May 31. The band will perform at 10 a.m. at the Strong School and at 12:45 p.m. at the Kingfield School. Community members are invited to attend […]
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Four men indicted in connection to meth lab, fire
FARMINGTON — A grand jury indicted four of five people Thursday in connection with a methamphetamine lab at a mobile home at 8 Winter Hill Road in Kingfield. Three of them were indicted on arson charges in connection to a “one-pot” meth lab explosion and fire at the home Feb. 8. Joshua Bartlett, 25, of […]
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Kingfield voters face ‘slum’ designation
KINGFIELD — Townspeople have decisions to make about village improvements, including on-street parking, sidewalks, rights of way and how to find money to pay for everything. On Monday night, a small group of voters shared sharply divided opinions about funding a proposed village enhancement wish list. To qualify for a $150,000 Community Development Block Grant, […]
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Kingfield selectmen work on ‘flat’ budget
KINGFIELD — Selectmen and the Budget Committee have begun reviewing finances in preparation for the June 16 town meeting. Both groups have met weekly to review line items in Public Works, Administration, Wastewater, Fire Department, Animal Control, Recreation, Transfer Station and Municipal Services. “I haven’t reviewed the final numbers, but things look pretty flat,” Selectman […]
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Jacqueline M. Payne
FARMINGTON — Jacqueline M. Payne, 74, of Kingfield, passed away Saturday, May 5, at Orchard Park Rehabilitation and Living Center. She was born Feb. 24, 1938, in Woonsocket, R.I., the daughter of John and Christiana (Lamy) St. Jacques. She was educated in the schools of Woonsocket, R.I., and attended Farmington Teacher’s College. She enjoyed spending […]