FARMINGTON — Azel Irving Campbell, 86, died on Sept. 6, at the Sandy River Center for Health Care. He was born Jan. 3, 1926, in Phillips, the son of Clarence and Ezma (Springer) Campbell. He was educated in the schools of Phillips. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps, being stationed […]
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SeniorsPlus seeks volunteers WILTON — Volunteers are needed at the Wilton Dining site from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. SeniorsPlus provides noon time meals Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Masonic Hall. The goal is to provide nutritious food in a social environment that brings seniors together. The group is recruiting a […]
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Trail dedicated to Crosby
PHILLIPS — Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby lived in Phillips, is buried in Strong, and prevails as western Maine’s premier champion of outdoor life. A writer, avid sportswoman and conservationist, she made the Rangeley Lakes Region irresistible to hunters, fishermen and tourists looking for adventure. On Saturday morning, the High Peaks Alliance celebrated her life with […]
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Herbert Allen Spencer
AUGUSTA — Herbert Allen Spencer, better known as “Herb” or “Herbie,” 80, succumbed to Alzheimer’s on Monday, Aug. 20, just six days before his 81st birthday, at the Maine Veterans’ Home. He was born Aug. 26, 1931, in Corinna, the fourth of 10 children born to Moses and Beryl Spencer. He attended schools in Stonington, […]
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Fly Rod Crosby Trail to be dedicated Aug. 25
PHILLIPS — Maine’s High Peaks Region will welcome its newest trail on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as the Fly Rod Crosby Trail is dedicated at the Phillips Area Community Center. The trail is a project of the High Peaks Alliance and will eventually stretch 45 miles from Strong to Oquossoc. […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Joseph R. Sniadecki, 37, Strong, driving under the influence, violation of condition of release, Aug. 17, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Patrick J. Lovejoy, 48, Phillips, driving under the influence, Aug. 17, $3,000 unsecured bail, court appearance Oct. […]
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Phillips celebrates bicentennial
PHILLIPS — Despite damp weather, organizers of the 55th Phillips Old Home Days delivered a week of bicentennial-themed events, creativity, and family fun. Amateur photographers arrived last week with their snapshots of flowers, children, pets,and outdoor scenes for display in Phillips Hardware’s storefront windows. Dot Haggan’s flower arrangement was a winner in the Daggett Rock-themed […]
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Congressman’s staff to be available in Phillips, Kingfield
PHILLIPS — U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s staff will meet with residents from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Phillips Town Office to discuss issues they are facing with federal agencies and to discuss services available through his office. Constituent service representative Matt Dubois will be at the office at 15 Russell St. Dubois […]
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Flower show cultivating ‘Phillips Memories’
PHILLIPS — The annual Old Home Days Flower Show, to be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17-18, has “Phillips Memories With Flowers” as its theme. The show will be open to the public after judging is completed, usually about noon, until 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Library Annex, the former […]
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Margaret ‘Peg’ C. Stinchfield
MADISON — Margaret “ Peg” Callahan Stinchfield, 95, of Phillips, died on Sunday, Aug. 12, at the Maplecrest Rehab and Living Center. She was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Farmington, the daughter of John A. and Maude E. (Foley) Callahan. She was educated in the schools of Farmington, graduating from Farmington High School in 1934. […]