In my 79 years, I have written one “Letter To The Editor.” My second is to impart my support for Russell Black of Wilton for the Senate District 17 seat in the Maine Legislature in the upcoming election. I have known Black for quite some time and have had complete faith in his role as […]
Russell Black
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Maine Senate 17: Russell Black vs. Jan Marie Collins
Representing: Avon, Belgrade, Carrabassett Valley, Carthage, Chesterville, Coplin Plantation, Dallas Plantation, East Central Franklin, Eustis, Farmington, Fayette, Industry, Jay, Kingfield, Mount Vernon, New Sharon, New Vineyard, North Franklin, Phillips, Rangeley, Rangeley Plantation, Sandy River Plantation, Strong, Temple, Vienna, Weld, West Central Franklin and Wilton. [td_block_7 custom_title=”Maine Senate 17″ separator=”” category_ids=”72257″ tag_slug=”maine senate 17″ limit=”” tdc_css=””] […]
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Russell Black
Maine Senate 17 Social media accounts www.facebook.com/russellblackforsenate/ Occupation: Farmer and logger Education: Attended college at the Wentworth Institute for Technology in Boston and Central Maine Community College Community organizations: Served as a town selectman in Wilton for nine years; Planning Board for 19 years; member and past president of the Wilton Lions Club; past president […]
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Forestry field day features fun demonstrations, displays
WILTON — Saturday demonstrations, educational displays and tours were enjoyed by scores of people attending the annual Forestry/Wood Farm Field Day held at Black Acres in Wilton. The 64th such field day, it was a combined effort of the Maine Woodland Owners and Maine Tree Farm. Russell and Susan Black and their family were recognized as the […]
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Black named one of nation's top tree farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Russell Black of Wilton has been named one of the nation’s Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year by the American Tree Farm System. He was chosen from among 73,000 tree farmers. The American Tree Farm System is an internationally known recognition and certification program designed specifically for small family and private forest […]
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Wilton holds services for 150th Memorial Day
WILTON — Veterans, family members, friends and officials gathered Sunday afternoon at the monument on Main Street to recognize Memorial Day. State Rep. Russell Black, R-Wilton, welcomed those who had gathered in remembrance of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. “As we celebrate this 150th Memorial Day, the rights and freedoms […]
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Farmers' Union stockholders approve historic trade allowance
FARMINGTON — At the annual meeting Tuesday afternoon, stockholders of the Farmington Farmers’ Union elected officers and approved a 13 percent trade allowance for 2017. Elected to three-year terms on the board of directors: Incumbents Russell Black of Wilton, Charles Ferrand of Norridgewock and Craig Jordan of Farmington. They were unopposed. Jordan was also elected […]
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Wilton farm named Maine Tree Farmer of Year
WILTON — Rep. Russell Black and his family at Black Acres have been presented the 2018 Maine Tree Farmer of the Year Award. The Maine Tree Farm Program recognizes the superior stewardship of its members through the annual Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year recognition program. The landowners are recognized for their efforts to enhance […]
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State Rep. Russell Black to undergo surgery Friday
WILTON — An outpouring of concern was voiced Thursday as people learned Rep. Russell Black will undergo heart surgery for a quadruple bypass today, Friday. Black is currently at Maine Medical Center awaiting surgery after testing revealed the need for at least a quadruple, and it may be a five or six bypass, daughter Melissa […]
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Maine House 114: Russell Black
Age (on Election Day): 63 Party affiliation: Republican Occupation: Farmer/logger Community organizations: Wilton Lions Club; Wilton Fish and Game; East Wilton Union Church; Maine Farm Bureau Hobbies, activities etc.: Hunting and fishing Family status: Married; four children Years in Legislature: 6 Clean Election candidate? Yes Committee assignments wanted: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; Agriculture, Forestry and […]