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 […]
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Right-of-way issue raised at Strong board meeting
STRONG — Board of Selectmen Chairman Jim Burrill on Tuesday asked the board to consider a motion that could involve them in a pending lawsuit. Burrill said the issue was about something selectmen should have addressed 13 or 14 years ago. No one on the board took a leadership role, Burrill said. “It was always, […]
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National Bioenergy Day observed Wednesday
FARMINGTON — The Maine wood pellet industry Wednesday observed National Bioenergy Day, which recognizes the increased use of pellets and chips to heat homes, businesses and public buildings, Bill Bell of Portland and president of Maine Pellet Fuels Association, said. Bioenergy is defined as a renewable energy made from materials derived from biological sources. Wood […]
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Strong school teacher given 21-day leave over Ebola fears
PHILLIPS — A teacher at Strong Elementary School who recently attended a conference in Dallas has been required to take a 21-day leave of absence, after parents told SAD 58 directors Thursday night that they were concerned the teacher could have been infected with the Ebola virus. The board requested the teacher not be named […]
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Deer dies when it jumps guardrail, lands on car in Strong
STRONG — A large doe died Thursday morning when it jumped a guardrail on Route 4, south of Ladd’s Mud Run, and struck the front-left corner of a vehicle heading south, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. Neither the driver, Robert Thorndike II, 28, of Avon nor his passenger and father, Robert “Bob” Thorndike, […]
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Homemaker Extension groups list programs for October
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Homemaker Extension programs for the month of October follow. The public is welcome to attend any of the meetings or community service projects. Clearwater: Oct. 9, 7 p.m. at Shorey Chapel for Rotary Christmas ornament. For more information, call 778-9089. Kingfield: Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. at Webster Hall for […]
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Strong man suffers minor injuries in Industry motorcycle accident
INDUSTRY — Police said a man from Strong received minor injuries in a motorcycle accident on Route 148 around noon Tuesday. Richard David, 62, was heading east toward Madison on the newly paved road. He approached the curve at the intersection with Sawyer Mill Road a little too fast, Maine State Trooper Keith Barton said. […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Livermore: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Wilton: Selectboard, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Livermore Falls: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Thursday Chesterville: Special town meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall Jay: Water District Trustees, 6 p.m., Niles Memorial Library Strong: RSU 58, 6:30 p.m., Elementary School
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Maine bear hunt going well for some tagging stations
RUMFORD — Maine’s bear hunting season over bait ends Saturday, Sept. 20. Depending on how people vote in November on the Maine bear hunting referendum, it could be the last season. The citizen-initiated referendum, known as Question 1, will appear on the ballot Nov. 4. The referendum asks: “Do you want to make it a […]