STRONG — Ancient tribal history in Franklin County is being carefully documented and preserved before a Route 4 road reconstruction project covers the remnants of the encampment forever. Maine Historic Preservation Commission archaeologists John Mosher and Bill Burgess and their skilled crew of technicians have spent the summer digging, sifting and documenting their finds, while […]
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Milford man injured in Strong crash
STRONG — A Milford man was injured Tuesday when the delivery van he was driving failed to yield the right of way and collided with a tractor-trailer truck at Route 4 and Main Street, police said. The unloaded tractor-trailer truck, driven by Edwin White, 61, of Phillips, was traveling north on Route 4 when a […]
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Strong property access dispute discussed at selectmen’s meeting
STRONG — Selectman Mike Pond told board members Tuesday night that they should not get involved in a dispute over access to a discontinued section of Hunter Road. “This is a civil matter,” Pond said. “I don’t want to get into it.” Hunter Road connects Church Hill and Norton Hill roads. The Church Hill Road […]
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Kingfield voters weigh RSU 58 withdrawal
KINGFIELD — Some residents at a public hearing on withdrawing from Regional School Unit 58 on Monday evening advocated a thoughtful consideration of the move. Residents will vote July 16 at Webster Hall on whether to continue the 22-step process. The ballot question also asks whether voters will allow selectmen to spend up to $20,000 […]
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Corinne E. Perry
1921 – 2015 KITTERY — Corinne Elizabeth Perry, 93, of Kittery Point died on Saturday, June 27, at Durgin Pines in Kittery, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Strong on Oct. 23, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Thomas F. and Florence G. ( Conant ) Tunney. She attended local schools, graduating […]
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Strong selectman taken to task
STRONG — Board of Selectmen Chairman James Burrill was taken to task by fellow board members Tuesday night for bringing up an item that was not on the agenda and not giving them a heads-up. Burrill said he was contacted by several people protesting a gate that Rob Elliott erected on a discontinued section of […]
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Richard C. Chandler
1936 – 2015 STRONG — Richard “Dick” Clyde Chandler, 79, passed away at home on Monday, June 8, with his family by his side. He was the husband of Lorraine, son of Clyde and Alice Chandler and brother of Mary (Chandler) Taylor. Dick was born on the family farm on the Chandler Road in Strong […]
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Dexter woman injured in Strong crash
STRONG — Two people were injured Monday afternoon when the car they were in drifted off the shoulder of West Freeman Road, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said in a release. Cpl. Nate Reid responded to a report of an accident at 4:36 p.m. The investigation revealed that Christopher Burnham, 27, of Farmington, was […]
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Strong selectmen to appoint new school board member
STRONG — Selectmen said Tuesday evening that they will begin a search for a new school board member. Regional School Unit 58 Director Rupert Pratt, one of the town’s four representatives, has submitted his resignation, citing personal reasons. Selectmen agreed to start the search for a qualified candidate to finish his term. They also agreed […]
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Selectmen consider insurance plan savings
STRONG — Selectmen on Tuesday reviewed potential savings from switching from Maine Municipal Association’s health insurance program to Maine Community Health Options. The current plan for four employees costs $3,774 per month, or $45,295 per year. The MCHO municipal plan would cost $2,361 per month, or $28,343 per year, a savings of $16,952, Selectman Milt […]