CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library and Community Center will present John and Cynthia Orcutt, authors of “Enduring Heights,” at a book discussion and signing at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. John and Cynthia Orcutt are fine art nature photographers and avid outdoor enthusiasts. Following a distinguished career as an architect and landscape […]
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49th Special Olympics kicks-off at Sugarloaf
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Athletes, coaches and volunteers kicked off the 49th Special Olympics Maine Winter Games on Monday at Sugarloaf Mountain Resort. The noon ceremonies included an enthusiastic welcome for the statewide teams of athletes and their coaches. Executive Director Lisa Bird also welcomed state officials and local leaders, who help ensure that the annual event […]
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Carrabassett Valley house fire ruled accidental
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A fire that destroyed a home on Fox Hollow Road last week originated near a wood stove in the living room, Fire Chief Courtney Knapp said Tuesday. “It was truly an accidental fire,” he said. A woman who was a guest at the rented two-story house escaped safely from the burning structure, […]
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Fire destroys home in Carrabassett Valley
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A woman safely escaped a fire Thursday night that destroyed a home on Fox Hollow Road, Fire Chief Courtney Knapp said Friday. The woman, who was a guest at the rented two-story house built in the early 1970s, reported the fire at about 8:45 p.m. About 25 firefighters from Carrabassett Valley, Eustis, […]
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Portland man faces assault charges after woman sprayed with lighter fluid
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Police said a Portland man faces charges after he sprayed lighter fluid on his girlfriend Wednesday evening and chased her with a lighter in front of a 9-year-old. Tristan Cuthbert, 42, was charged with domestic violence assault, domestic violence criminal threatening and criminal mischief, Carrabassett Valley Police Chief Mark Lopez said. Police […]
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Carrabassett Fourth of July Celebration
Town of Carrabassett Valley July 4th Celebration – Town Park: • 11:30 a.m. -6:00 p.m.: The town pool/park, basketball courts and tennis courts will be open, weather permitting • 3:00 p.m.: Children’s Parade from the Tufulio’s parking lot with Grand Marshall, The Great Stefan • 3:30- 4:15 p.m.: Children’s Sawdust Pile/craft projects • 4:00-9:00 p.m.: […]
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Franklin County to sell older model dispatch console to Carrabassett Valley
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners agreed Tuesday to sell the 12-year-old Motorola radio dispatch console at the Communications Center to Carrabassett Valley for $2,000. Commissioner Terry Brann of Wilton abstained since he was not involved in the purchase of the new console with four dispatch stations in December 2016. He became a commissioner on Jan. […]
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Police: Carrabassett Valley man tries to outrun police, dumps cocaine
EUSTIS — A Carrabassett Valley man is accused of trying to outrun police Thursday at speeds over 100 miles per hour, dumping cocaine out his car window and driving drunk on Route 16 between Oquossoc Village and Route 27 in Stratton Village. A driver reported a suspicious incident pertaining to a man in a vehicle […]
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CVA raises $536,000 for Alfond Challenge Grant
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Carrabassett Valley Academy announced it recently met a challenge grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation to pay its construction debt for the new academic center. Later this spring, the facility will be formally named to honor Peter and Martha Webber, whose vision and hard work on behalf of CVA laid the foundation […]
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Selectmen in Franklin County Commission District 3 to elect budget committee rep
FARMINGTON — Selectmen in Franklin County Commission District 3 will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the county courthouse to elect a representative to the Franklin County Budget Advisory Committee. The elected selectman will replace former Avon Selectman John Calloway, who chose not to seek re-election this year. The term for the new […]