WATERVILLE — Area students who were named to the dean’s list at Thomas College for the spring 2013 semester are: Connor Coburn of Auburn, majoring in criminal justice Tyler Shennett of Auburn, majoring in sport management Kalinda Cox of Bethel, majoring in accounting with a forensic concentration Brittani Salsbury-Welch of Canton, majoring in elementary education […]
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Grant funds books, gardening supplies for students
STRONG — When educators in Franklin County retire, they do not forget their students, their colleagues or their schools. Each fall they hold an auction to raise money for grants for local teachers. The grants rotate annually among the schools in MSAD 58: Mt. Blue Regional School Unit, Jay and Rangeley. This year the $300 […]
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Strong to hire new clerk, registrar, deputy treasurer
STRONG — Selectmen agreed Tuesday to advertise for a new town clerk, registrar and deputy treasurer. Raylene Tolman, hired this spring for a 24-hour per week position, replaced Town Clerk Lois Barker, Deputy Treasurer Pam Kenniston and Registrar Leisa Adams. Tolman submitted her resignation to selectmen, who reluctantly accepted it at their Tuesday evening meeting. […]
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Ellsworth M. Crocker
FARMINGTON — Ellsworth Merle Crocker, 79, died on June 28, at Edgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center with his loving family by his side. He was born Nov. 11, 1933, in Industry, the son of Erald Milton and Mary Lucille (Smith) Crocker. He attended grade school in Industry, graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1951, […]
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UMFK students honored at academic banquet
FORT KENT — Thirty-five awards and 17 scholarships were presented to deserving University of Maine at Fort Kent students at the senior class banquet and awards convocation on May 17. For his outstanding achievement and positive attitude toward learning, forestry student Peter Stirling Gagne of Winthrop was presented with the Applied Forest Management Award. Receiving […]
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Selectmen review summer camp plans
STRONG — At the Tuesday selectmen’s meeting, Sue Ellsworth, organizer of a summer camp for children at the town park, reviewed her plans with selectmen. During the week of July 8-12, children ages four through 12 will have five adventure-filled days from 9 a.m. to noon. The $65 fee includes a T-shirt, daily drinks, breakfast, […]
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Strong holding pre-Fourth of July celebration
STRONG — The town will celebrate Pierpole, one of its first settlers, and honor its war veterans Friday. The afternoon and evening of activities offers a chance to celebrate Strong’s unique history while enjoying live music and good food. According to parade organizer Jeff O’Donnell, this year’s parade theme is “As Seen on TV.” The […]
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Strong Elementary School honor roll
STRONG — Strong Elementary School has announced the third trimester honor roll and the all-year honor roll. Grade five High honors: Evan Allen, Mila Long-Frost, Denny Marble, Ethan Powell, Hailey Walker. Honors: Isaiah Finn, Danielle Howard, Nathan Luce, Baylie McLaughlin, Jake McLaughlin, Jacob O’Donal, Jedidiah Zelie. Honorable mention: Destiny Crandall, Tyson Hill, Alexis Robbins. Grade […]
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Strong selectman seeking more voting power for school directors
STRONG — A selectman and former SAD 58 director plans to pursue a change in the voting power for the town’s two school directors. Mike Pond, who previously served for 18 years on the school board, reported Tuesday night that he has received affirmation from the Maine Department of Education that the town does not […]