RUMFORD — The number 1 and 3 seeds, Hotel Rumford and A & G Custom Carpentry will square off in the finals of the Mountain Valley Rec Basketball League (MVRBL). It will be played on Sunday March 24 at 4 p.m., after the Women’s MV Rec Invitational Tournament championship at Mountain Valley High School. Hotel […]
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Easter
Sunrise service NEW PORTLAND — Looking for an Easter Celebration? Join the Western Mountains Baptist Church on Easter morning, March 31. Everyone is welcome. The morning will kick off at sunrise, at 6:20 a.m. Dress warm for the gathering outside at the foot of the cross. Pastor Tom DuBois will share a brief account of […]
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Kids’ Book Review: ‘I am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in all of Us’
I am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us By Andie Powers Illustrated by Betsy Peterson I am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us, is a picture book with colorful illustrations. It tells the story of Emile, a boy who prefers to be quiet, to think a lot, […]
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Movie Review: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’
Since Po (Jack Black), the main character of the ‘Kung Fu Panda’ movies, is known for his corpulent eating habits, it makes sense to compare the animated franchise to a sort of comfort food. These movies aren’t exactly ‘healthy’ choices that send the imagination soaring, but they aren’t ‘junk’ that people outside the target audience […]
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One contested race in Farmington municipal elections Monday
Voters Monday will choose two school directors and two Select Board members.
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Two vie for Select Board seat in Farmington
Sydney Brown and Richard “Dick” Morton are seeking to fill the remaining two years on a Select Board seat that had been held by Stephan Bunker, who recently stepped down.
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Syrup makers notice lower sugar content
Some maple producers have noticed a lower sugar level in sap, which is resulting in more sap used during production and darker maple syrup.
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Chesterville vetoes tax payment discount … again
The 3% discount for paying taxes within 30 days of receipt of the bill was voted down last year, the first time it wasn’t approved.
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At town meeting, Farmington voters to consider budget up 4%
One difference this year is that some capital reserve accounts have been moved from operating budgets to a separate account.
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Three new selectpersons elected in Chesterville
One selectperson recently resigned, two others did not seek reelection.