KINGFIELD — The annual Sugarloaf Marathon on May 21 is expected to bring thousands of visitors to town, selectmen learned at their meeting Monday night. Event organizers shared their plans to make the 35th year for the state’s oldest continuously run marathon as safe and well-organized as possible. Proceeds from sponsorships have raised $75,000 over the past […]
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RSU 10 kindergarten, pre-k registration RUMFORD — RSU 10 has announced that registration packets for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students are available for pick up between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Rumford Elementary School, 121 Lincoln Ave., in the school office. FMI: 207-364-8155. Food Mobile coming to Kingfield KINGFIELD — The Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Food Mobile will […]
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Selectmen discuss rehabilitation of area along Carrabassett River
KINGFIELD — Selectmen voted unanimously Monday evening to to fund costs to survey and appraise the properties involved in the parking and public space along a section of the Carrabassett River. For six years selectmen have been trying to persuade a handful of property owners to work with them to rehabilitate the land along the river. […]
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Poland Spring in Kingfield earns Retail Manufacturing Excellence Award
KINGFIELD – For operations at its Kingfield facility Poland Spring, one of Nestle Waters North America’s twelve bottled water brands, was honored with the 2016 Retail Manufacturing Excellence Award. Each year, Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) gives special recognition to one of its 30 bottled water facilities from across the United States and Canada. Kingfield […]
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Kingfield facility earns recognition
KINGFIELD — Poland Spring Water Co.’s bottling plant in Kingfield has been honored with the 2016 Retail Manufacturing Excellence Award from parent company Nestle Waters North America. Kingfield Plant Manager Chris McKay accepted the award on the facility’s behalf at a ceremony in Orlando, Florida, on March 14. Each year Nestle Waters gives special recognition to one […]
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SeniorsPlus to present mini-expo for older adults in Kingfield
KINGFIELD — SeniorsPlus’ Franklin County Aging Well Mini-Expo will offer workshops and the opportunity for social interaction for older adults. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, at the Kingfield Elementary School. The event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. The snow date is Friday, April 21. Franklin County Aging Well Mini-Expo offers […]
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Kingfield takes stock of equipment
KINGFIELD — Selectmen spent much of their meeting Monday evening discussing budget priorities for 2017-18, including planning for replacement of heavy equipment. According to Public Works Director Brian Collins, a representative of a Maine branch of Tampa-based Nortrax Inc. looked at the department’s 11-year-old loader and proposed an estimated $51,500 trade-in and a lease-purchase option for […]
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School bus hit three times on icy Kingfield road
KINGFIELD — Two drivers were injured when three vehicles slid on icy Route 142 on Thursday morning and struck a school bus carrying elementary school pupils, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. Erica Bracy, 39, of Freeman Township and Brian Leblanc, 32, of Salem Township were taken to local hospitals for treatment, Nichols said […]
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Franklin County arrest log
• Randi Sencabaugh, 32, Jay, violation condition of release, Dec. 28, $500 cash bail, Jay Police Department. • Leo Valcourt, 22, Jay, warrant, Dec. 30, released on personal recognizance, Jay Police Department. • Theodore Hastings, 57, Wilton, domestic violence criminal mischief, obstructing report of a crime, Dec. 30, $500 cash bail, Farmington Police Department. • George Newcomb, 26, […]
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Former Kingfield road commissioner pleads guilty to theft from town
FARMINGTON — A former Public Works director and road commissioner for the town of Kingfield pleaded guilty Tuesday to taking tractor parts and diesel fuel from the town. Bruce White, 52, of Kingfield paid restitution of $612.65 to the town through the District Attorney’s Office after his District Court appearance. Judge Patrick Ende also ordered […]