The Phillips Public Library’s eighth annual Readers, Writers and Runners 5K was a successful event July 20 featuring mystery author Maureen Milliken, scenic running routes and unique ceramic medals, raising over $1,300 for the library.
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Benjamin Butterfield earns Scouting’s highest rank
PHILLIPS — Benjamin Butterfield received Boy Scouts’ highest rank, that of Eagle Scout, on Veterans Day at the United Methodist Church in Strong. Benjamin has been in Scouts since the third grade. He entered as a Bear Scout and is a member of Troop 500 of Strong. For his Eagle Scout project, Benjamin chose to clean […]
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MSAD 58 schedules two public forums
PHILLIPS — The MSAD 58 board on Thursday announced two public forums for residents to share their ideas on the future of the district. The forums are scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Phillips Elementary School and Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Strong Elementary School. Superintendent Susan Pratt addressed the […]
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Former Phillips man sentenced to 10 years in sexual abuse case
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County justice sentenced a former Phillips man Tuesday to serve three years of a 10-year sentence for sexually abusing two girls under age 14. Michael Harriman, 28, will serve the sentence after he completes the four years he is serving for a probation violation in an Androscoggin County case. Harriman pleaded […]
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Fundraiser set for Phillips clock
PHILLIPS — A fundraiser is underway by the Phillips Conservation Commission to clean and repair the clock on the Congregational Church at Main and Pleasant streets. The 1928 Seth Thomas was obtained by the Balzer Family Clock Works of Freeport in 1990. Mechanical and other problems with the timepiece since have used up all but […]
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Sandy River Ramblers to perform in Phillips
PHILLIPS — The Sandy River Ramblers will bring their Maine-flavored bluegrass show to the Phillips Area Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 3. The band is known for their vocal harmonies, instrumental playing and songwriting. Stan Keach, guitarist and chief songwriter of the group, is a nationally-known bluegrass songwriter, with several national hit songs to his […]
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Man injured in collision in Phillips
PHILLIPS — A Florida man complained of chest and knee pain Friday after a commercial dump truck and an SUV collided at the intersection of Route 4 and a ramp that connects to Park Street. A dump truck driven by Leonard Hutchinson, 58, of Carthage was making a left turn onto Route 4 from the […]
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Phillips society publishes first annual 'pin-up' calendar
PHILLIPS — The Phillips Historical Society has announced the publication of its first annual “pin-up” calendar for 2019. Each month features one of the community’s residents that includes a photo and biography. The calendar was organized by Curator Jane Stinchfield, and together with the photographic expertise of Paula Roy Kane, they have a list of […]
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Phillips Old Home Days
Miley White, 5, of Winslow waits patiently as she gets the final touches on her face painting at the Wonderland Adventure Garden Friday afternoon. Wonderland has become a perennial destination during Phillips Old Home Days festivities for hundreds of children. (Valerie Tucker photo) Little rock ‘n’ rollers celebrate depict the theme Rock ‘N’ Roll Is Here […]
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Lillian H. Leeman
PHILLIPS — The heavens are so much brighter. Lillian Hazel Jones Leeman is lighting it with her love. While lovingly cared for by her family, she slipped away Saturday, July 28, to reunite with family and friends who had gone before. She was born Oct. 4, 1940, daughter of the late Alton and Alice (York) Jones […]