For most, Veterans Day is a time to recognize the men and women responsible for maintaining freedom, to celebrate with family and friends and to thank a veteran or two. Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1926, Congress passed a […]
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Nordic skiing: Mt. Blue, Telstar skiers take powder in KVAC/MVC championships
FARMINGTON — After a regular season filled with fast, icy racing, Mother Nature threw competitors a powdery curve ball for Saturday’s Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference and Mountain Valley Conference Nordic classical championships at Titcomb Mountain. Even though his skis were the first to touch the five-kilometer course on the first day of the KVAC championships, […]
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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Farmington’s Pierce House celebrates Chester and Isabel Greenwood
FARMINGTON — Chester and Isabel Greenwood made an impact on Farmington far beyond Chester’s fame as the creator of earmuffs and other inventions. The Pierce House will celebrate the couple’s dedication to the community on Chester Greenwood Day, Saturday, Dec. 6, with an open house planned from 1 to 3 p.m. Along with old-fashioned treats […]
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Nuisance bear trapped in Orono, taken to remote spot in Aroostook County
ORONO — A female adult black bear that is presumed to be one of four bears discovered in a hollow tree very close to a residence in March was successfully trapped Sunday evening and taken to a rural location north of Macwahoc on Monday morning. The bear, along with several others, had been making regular […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
SAD 44 accepts Andover payment to keep school open
BETHEL — Andover Elementary School was assured of another year serving its 30 or so students following several actions taken by the SAD 44 school board Monday. Superintendent David Murphy said the board overwhelmingly agreed to accept an additional $180,000 from the town on top of the town’s school tax assessment. For the past several […]