1930 – 2013 SUMMERFIELD, Fla. — Katherine Pillsbury Evans, 83, died June 9, in Summerfield, Fla. She was born on May 22, 1930, in Strong, and attended schools in Strong. She was a founding member of the Farmington Falls Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed family and yard sales. She was employed at Bass Shoe […]
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Collins’ staff to hold office hours in Strong Thursday
STRONG — Sen. Susan Collins’ staff from her Constituent Service Centers will hold office hours from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Strong Town Office. Staff will be available to provide assistance with federal issues and agencies, such as the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Internal Revenue […]
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Ski Club plans annual meeting FARMINGTON — The Farmington Ski Club will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the Titcomb Mountain Lodge in West Farmington. All Farmington Ski Club members are invited to attend. Meeting agenda includes approval of slate of new directors and of budget for 2013-14 season. Strong […]
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Hospital holding community tea FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a community tea on Wednesday, June 12, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital. The tea, which is free and open to the public, will include information sharing, refreshments and live entertainment. The tea will begin […]
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Health Careers Scholarship awards announced
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Committee has announced the six recipients of the West Central Maine Health Careers Scholarship Program. The scholarships are presented to students residing in the Franklin Memorial Hospital service area who are pursuing careers in the health care field. Each of the following will be awarded a $600 […]
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Strong selectmen plan to revisit animal control officer’s contract, procedures
STRONG — Selectmen plan to meet with the town animal control officer to discuss communications concerns and job requirements. Laura White, the animal control officer, is responsible for transporting stray and injured animals to the Franklin County Animal Shelter in Farmington. Town Clerk Raylene Tolman brought to selectmen’s attention on Tuesday night that White’s contract […]
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Rowena H. Reed
AUBURN – Rowena H. Reed, 94, of Strong, died peacefully, May 23, 2013, at the Hospice House in Auburn. She was born April 9, 1919, in Phillips, a daughter of Clarence and Patia (Moores) Huff and was a graduate of Strong High School in the Class of 1937. On April 21, 1938, she married the […]
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Rowena H. Reed
1919 – 2013 AUBURN — Rowena H. Reed, 94, of Strong, died peacefully on Thursday, May 23, at the Hospice House in Auburn. She was born April 9, 1919, in Phillips, a daughter of Clarence and Patia (Moores) Huff and was a graduate of Strong High School in the Class of 1937. On April 21, […]
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Franklin County police remind motorists to be wary of moose and deer crossings
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers that the months of May and June are notorious for high rates of motor vehicle collisions with deer and moose. In just the past week, the department has responded to five motor vehicle crashes involving deer and two involving moose. The car-deer crashes occurred in […]
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Augusta driver injured after hitting pole in Strong
STRONG — An Augusta man was injured Friday morning on Route 4 after the car he was driving hit a utility pole and brought down power lines. Eric Lee, 21, was driving a 2006 BMW southbound when the car drifted off the west side of the roadway. He attempted to correct and struck the pole, […]