Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn

Voters in Chesterville oppose increasing LD1 limit, cut budget amounts

CHESTERVILLE — Voters at the annual town meeting Monday night approved of operating agency liquor stores seven days a week, but rejected Sunday consumption on premises. Articles permitting agency liquor stores to operate Monday through Saturday passed 142-74 and operating them on Sunday passed 114-103. Permitting consumption of premises Monday through Saturday passed, 114-98, but permitting […]

Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn

Family Fun day draws people to Chesterville

CHESTERVILLE — The threat of rain didn’t dampen enthusiasm at Chesterville Family Fun Day on Saturday. While parade entrants were lining up in North Chesterville, other people were busy at the town hall. Residents Kathy Gregory, Christina Scott and Doran Scott were getting balloons ready. “They just moved here from Cleveland,” Gregory said. “They’ve never been […]

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Posted inFranklin

Ladies’ Day Out in Farmington attracts more than 200 women

FARMINGTON — More than 200 women of all ages got in some holiday shopping and primping during Saturday’s Ladies’ Day Out event. They braved below-freezing temperatures as they stood in lines or went store to store armed with discount guides from participating downtown businesses. The first 200 women received zebra-patterned tote bags that contained specials, […]

Posted inRiver Valley

Fundraising effort needed to save Rumford dental health center

RUMFORD — A 90-minute meeting Thursday afternoon at Rumford Hospital galvanized about 30 community leaders and River Valley residents to start fundraising efforts to retain the Community Dental Health Center in town. They need to raise between $20,000 and $30,000, Lisa Kavanaugh, Community Dental chief executive officer, said at the community stakeholder meeting. They also […]