AUGUSTA — A diverse slate of entertaining, educational and free events will mark the centennial of women’s suffrage beginning Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Maine State Library. Candace Kanes and Sheila McDonald will present a talk, “Women’s Long Road” at 5:30 p.m. Kanes and McDonald are the co-curators of the Maine State Museum’s current exhibition, […]
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Mt. Blue seniors on board with being informed on school issues
Olivia Schanck and Riley Drummond represent the student body on the RSU 9 board of directors.
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Pot luck to honor local couple
PHILLIPS — Dick and Pam Matthews will be leaving the Phillips area for Carmondale, Illinois, where they plan to retire. In appreciation for all of their hard work and community service, there will be a Potluck Supper on Oct. 6 at the Phillips Area Community Center (PACC) starting at 5 p.m. with a meet at […]
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Obituary: Keith B. “Jiggs” Ellis
CANTON – Keith B. “Jiggs” Ellis, 91, formerly of Dixfield, died early Wednesday morning, Sept. 25, 2019, at Pinnacle Health Care …
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Obituary: Paul H. Pinard
AUBURN – Paul H. Pinard, 86, of Auburn, passed away with family by his side, at Clover Manor in Auburn on …
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Leigh Breidenbach inducted into the Maine Ski Hall of Fame
Leigh Breidenbach inducted into the Maine Ski Hall of Fame
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RSU9 updates alcohol and drug testing policy
Regional School Unit 9 follows federal law for alcohol and drug testing bus drivers with commercial licenses. But Maine’s laws allowing recreational and medical marijuana use cloud the practice of testing district employees who may use personal vehicles for field trips and competitive events.
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179th Farmington Fair exhibition, fruit, herbs and vegetable results
Best Grange Exhibition: Farmington Grange; Chesterville Grange; Wilson Grange Grange Home Arts & Crafts: Chesterville Grange; Millstream Grange Farm Product display: Fiddlehead Farm Farm Products display by School: Cape Cod Hill School Farm Products display by Adults: Nancy Kiernan; Sarah Martin Fruit Pears Best Display 3: Marjorie Tardiff; Craig Tardiff; Riley Tardiff Best plate of […]
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Free business basics offered
FARMINGTON — Are you looking for guidance on how to write a business plan and start a business? Are you an “Encore Entrepreneur” (50+) that is considering ways to supplement your income or start a new chapter by starting a business? Come to Business Basics, a three session, tuition free class offered by New Ventures […]
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Cougar Girls XC runs by Mt Ararat
FARMINGTON — After a one point loss in the pre-season and a tie-breaker loss at the Quabacook Relays, The Mt. Blue High School Girls Cross-Country team finished 8 points ahead of Mt. Ararat to win a seven team cross country meet at Leavitt on Friday. Senior captain Kahryn Cullenberg remained undefeated in the KVAC traversing […]