FAYETTE — The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Fayette Central School. During the meeting, the board will award the contract for constructing an addition to the school, Town Manager Mark Robinson said. The proposed 18- by 24-foot addition will house the school’s new wood […]
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Clearwater meeting is July 22 INDUSTRY — The Clearwater Lake Improvement Association will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, July 22, at the Industry Town Hall. The meeting will start at noon with a potluck dinner. All members and interested persons are urged to attend. Bring a favorite food dish to share with others. Soda, […]
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Land Trust to conserve 256 acres in Fayette
WINTHROP — KLT will hold a conservation celebration at the historic Fayette Baptist Church on Saturday, July 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. with strawberries, music by the Rogers Brothers Fiddle-Cello Duo, visits to see the Meadow Brook farm animals and optional hikes on the Meadow Brook Farm trail and to KLT’s Sturtevant easement scenic […]
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July 4 events in town park CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A July 4th celebration will take place starting at noon Wednesday in the town park. Food booths and the town pool will be open. A children’s parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. Music by Kathy’s Karaoke will be from 1 to 5 p.m. A magic show […]
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Hannaford scholarships awarded
SAINT PETER, Minn. — Kelsey Doiron and Tom Ventrella received scholarships from the Hannaford Charitable Foundation. Kelsey Doiron of Jay is the daughter of Jayne Toncer. Kelsey is attending the University of Southern Maine majoring in biochemistry. Tom Ventrella of Fayette is the son of Mike and Janet Ventrella. Tom is attending Husson University majoring […]
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Spirit of America award winners honored
AUGUSTA — Recipients of the 2011 Spirit of America Foundation Award for outstanding community service throughout Maine were recognized during an April 6 ceremony at the Statehouse. Auburn Volunteers in Police Service have helped the Auburn Police Dept. in a variety of ways. Bowdoin FHC, Inc. runs several community projects, including fundraisers for the fire […]
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Memorial Day Parade, services set for Jay
JAY — The Memorial Day Parade lineup is ready and waiting to step off on Monday, May 28. Memorial services at different areas are also set to go. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. with line-up slated for 9 a.m. at the MEMCO parking lot on Main Street in Jay. The theme is to […]
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Fun Festival is planned for May 19
FAYETTE — The fourth annual Fayette Fun Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Fayette Central School. Everyone is welcome to attend. Children can enjoy the giant inflatable bounce house, candy drop, pony and hay rides, face painting and many fun games and activities. The festival began […]
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Franklin County arrest log
Tristan Ridlon, 26, Vienna, violation condition of release/theft by unauthorized taking, transfer/violation of protection from abuse, May 7, Jay Police Department. Jesse Robbins, 31, Jay, furnishing illegal drugs, possession of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, May 7, $300 cash bail, Jay Police Department. Kimberly Beardsley, 26, Jay, possession of illegal drug, May 7, $250 cash […]
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Society topic: vets’ wreaths NEW VINEYARD — The New Vineyard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at the Historical room. Wreaths Across America will be presented by Joe Ross of Wilton. He will present a slideshow explaining about the Christmas Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery and other cemeteries that request wreaths. […]