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Carl Baade Shorey
1960 – 2015 STRATTON — Carl Baade Shorey, 54, of Coplin Plantation, beloved husband, son, brother and friend, died suddenly of a heart attack on Wednesday, March 25. Carl was born July 27, 1960, the son of Raymond and Elizabeth Shorey of Scarborough. Carl was a genuine jack-of-all-trades, and a master of many. He worked […]
Well done – Students honored at colleges
ORONO — Kelsey Renee Wilson of Peru has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization for first-year and second-year college students. Kelsey is the daughter of Bryan and Tracy Wilson of Peru. Wilson attends […]
Stratton-Eustis Lions win national award
STRATTON — The Canine Companions for Independence arm of Lions Clubs International recently presented the Stratton-Eustis Lions Club with its annual Canine Companions Initiative Award. Stratton-Eustis was chosen from hundreds of competing clubs from all over the country for this prestigious award. Last August, the local Lions Club collected $1,900 to help purchase, train and […]
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Free coffee social will be postponed WILTON — The free coffee social at St. Luke’s Church in Wilton scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27, will be rescheduled due to the storm. Wilton Area Food Pantry open WILTON — The Wilton Area Food Pantry will be open the last Saturday of each month, from 1o a.m. to […]
Dead River Historical Society raising funds to restore WWII plaque
STRATTON — The members of the Dead River Historical Society have announced that the Trustees of Sugarloaf Region Charitable Trust awarded a grant of $1,000 to help replace a World War II memorial honoring the men of Stratton and Eustis who bravely served for the freedom of the country. After the war a commemorative plaque […]
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Senior luncheon postponed OXFORD — Anderson Staples Post 112 is postponing their senior luncheon scheduled on Dec. 23 due to the fact that The American Red Cross will be doing a blood drive on that day. If you are able to attend the blood drive, Post 112 would be grateful. The luncheon will be held […]
Healthy Community Coalition releases public flu shot schedule
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County has released its flu shot schedule. Staff will be available to administer the influenza vaccine (seasonal flu shot) to individuals 18 years old and older at numerous sites throughout the community. The schedule is as follows: Thursday, Dec. 11: Weld Town Office from 11 a.m. […]
Franklin County honored for improving health of Maine’s youth
FARMINGTON — Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 and the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County announced that two after school programs, two child care centers, and four health care practices in Franklin County are being honored for their commitment to excellence in healthy eating and active living for children and families. Established in 2012, the Let’s […]
Morin and Pepin inducted into Rangeley Logger’s Hall of Fame
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum inducted Luc Morin of Weld and Leo Pepin, formerly of Stratton, into the Logger’s Hall of Fame on July 25 during the evening program of the Logging Festival. Begun in 1985, the Logger’s Hall of Fame honors people who have worked in the woods for a significant […]