New children’s play studio Kerplink’s grand opening.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Community members ‘get ready to vote’ at concert event in Farmington
UMF hosted a “Get Ready to Vote” concert event where folks could register to vote and hear local live music.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington Harvest Festival hosts activities for all ages
Barn sale, pumpkin painting, live music, Poker Run, and Jeep show were all featured activities at the Harvest Festival.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls man accused of driving to endanger in Auburn
Roger Moulton, 41, a school board member, is accused of “speeding, passing vehicles in the oncoming lane and flipping off other drivers who would not get out of his way,” Auburn Deputy Police Chief Timothy Cougle wrote in an email.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Two solar farms seeking approval from Andover Planning Board
Revision Energy Inc. proposes a project on Roxbury Road; Trotting Park plans one on Back Street.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Valentine Farm event reminds community to stay in touch with nature
BETHEL — A fall festival at Valentine Farm on Sunday featured food from various wild ingredients, a mushroom walk, and various workshops hosted throughout the day by the Mahoosuc Land Trust, which organized the event. “The idea is to encourage people to grow, discover, and share local food,” said Barbara Murphy, manager of the event. […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Greenwood car show raises money for veterans
SHOWING OFF THEIR RIDES – A car show fundraiser held recently at the American Legion Hall in Greenwood benefited veterans. Several dozen vehicles turned out from many eras. Awards were given in the categories of antique, special interest, muscle, tuner and street rod cars, as well as trucks. Money raised from entry fees and a […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
From small-town Germany to small-town Maine
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks we would like to introduce our readers to the correspondents who faithfully write town news each week. When the Citizen’s East Bethel columnist Wally Ritz first came to Bethel from Massachusetts almost 40 years ago, she brought her Germany-based job with her – in any early version of […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Post-COVID, Telstar sports build back
Twenty years ago, Telstar High School’s field hockey team numbered in the high 20s. There was a JV team – sometimes two. Today, longtime Coach Gail Wight, who also serves as Telstar’s athletic coordinator, can barely field a full team. The squad has been at the bare minimum of 11 players for three years. Sometimes, […]
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A dozen new hires, but busing still an issue at Paris-area school district
Chronic absenteeism has been a critical problem for Maine School Administrative District 17 since the pandemic, according to a news release from the district.