PARIS — Town officials hope an overhauled ordinance updating the Fire Department’s regulations will help it address a growing concern that fewer firefighters are being asked to do more work. The amended Fire Department Ordinance, which trims the municipal law passed 17 years ago from 13 pages to two, clears up language for hiring employees, […]
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Days of Caring in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area announces the 4th annual Days of Caring, a campaign to engage hundreds of people in giving their time and talents to a community project. There are four projects to select from. People can work alone or with a team and at the times convenient for them. […]
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Small volunteer army gathered to decorate thousands of veterans’ graves with flags
AUGUSTA — Mauno Kankainen, 89, and David Holmes, 84, both of Kingfield, carefully picked their way through the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Saturday morning, bearing an armload of small American flags to decorate the graves of the service members buried there. They also brought the kind of can-do attitude that no doubt came in handy […]
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Franklin County fire departments consider collaboration
FARMINGTON (AP) — Fire departments across Franklin County have scheduled a meeting to discuss ways they can work more closely during a time of fewer volunteers and tighter budgets. Farmington Selectman Ryan Morgan brought up the idea of a countywide meeting to see if working together would ensure sufficient staff and equipment. He told the […]
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Early chill, spike in fires, storms straining Maine Red Cross resources
BANGOR — Nicole Argraves knew little about the American Red Cross until last month, when her family lost nearly all of their belongings when fire gutted their rented mobile home in Freeport. “I mean, I knew in a vague sense, like everybody does, what the Red Cross does, but (after having) a one-on-one personal experience, […]
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Volunteers needed for Martin Stream fish passage survey
TURNER/LIVERMORE/HARTFORD — A stream crossing survey to assess fish passage barriers in the Martin Stream watershed began in September. The watershed is located within the towns of Turner, Livermore and Hartford. The goal is to identify, map and prioritize barriers for future connectivity restoration. Survey teams will consist of volunteers and technical leaders who will […]
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33rd annual Bethel Outing Club Ski Sale this week
BETHEL — The Bethel Outing Club will host its 33rd annual Ski Sale from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Gould Academy Fieldhouse. The Ski Club allows residents to purchase new and used equipment from major ski shops and local and visiting skiers. […]
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Jay woman keeps giving her time to help veterans
JAY — Betty Houle grew up during World War II, serving as a lookout for air raids during high school and working at the shipyard in Bath after graduating. “I wanted to go into the service but my mother didn’t think I should,” the 88-year-old said. “She wouldn’t sign for me.” But even so, she […]
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Canton selectman remembered for her volunteerism, kindness
CANTON — Selectman Jackie Conant was remembered by friends and co-workers Tuesday as a “tireless” and “dedicated” volunteer, and a “super human being.” Conant passed away Sunday evening at the Androscoggin Hospice House. She was 68. Susan Jennings, the Oxford County Extension educator for the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center, described Conant […]