PHILLIPS – It was standing room only at Phillips Elementary School just before Christmas break as family and friends joined students and staff in the gym for the Annual Christmas Concert and the First Trimester Awards Assembly. Student Council President Bear Rollins opened the proceedings with the traditional Spirit Clap, then led the assemblage in […]
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Mt Blue Rec cheering exhibition Jan. 26
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Rec Cheering will host their annual Exhibition at Mt. Blue High School on Sunday, January 26, 2020. The cheerleaders will perform their competition routines for family, friends and the community. Mt. Blue Rec Cheering has 6 teams, the Twinkling Stars (ages 2-4), Rising Stars (PreK-2nd grade), Shooting Stars (second to 4th grade), […]
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Titcomb Mountain New Year’s Eve ski-in
FARMINGTON — Titcomb Mountain rang in the New Year with a free family-friendly ski event! Participants enjoyed a New Years eve event with free skiing, fireworks and a celebration with cake and ice cream at midnight. FARMINGTON —The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce partnered with Titcomb Mountain to pull this event together. A prime sponsorship […]
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FSB promotes Spencer
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has announced the promotion of Melissa Spencer to Human Resources and Benefits Officer. Spencer has been with Franklin Savings Bank since 1994, when she joined the accounting department as a financial analyst. In her time at the bank, she has progressed to various positions, including controller, until eventually joining the […]
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More than 600 Scholarships available to Maine Students
STATE — The Maine Community Foundation offers more than 600 scholarships that support students pursuing studies in music, journalism, teaching, horticulture, technology, the arts, and many other fields. The scholarships are available for students who attend secondary, post-secondary, and graduate schools, as well as non-traditional programs. A complete listing of scholarships available for the upcoming […]
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Kingfield’s Massachusetts Barn
KINGFIELD — A historical barn on the outskirts of town is at least one year older than the state listed on its address. The wooden structure, known as the Massachusetts Barn, is located on the Kennedy Farm, Route 142. It was built in 1819 or before, said Wendy Kennedy, who owns the farm with her husband, […]
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Mt. Abram senior Evan Allen to be featured by WCSH6
Varsity Club segment slated to air Friday night and Saturday morning.
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Wilton viewers tune in to community TV
WILTON — An average of 200 viewers tune in to watch Board of Selectpersons meetings, JP Fortier, executive director of Central Maine Media Alliance/Mt. Blue Community Access TV said Tuesday evening, Jan. 7. In all, the meetings attracted 3,700 views in 2019. Fortier attended the Select Board meeting to discuss the 2020 fiscal year operating […]
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Kingfield Elementary donates to food pantry
KINGFIELD — Last month, Kingfield Elementary School (KES) donated more than 880 food items collected during its food drive to Mt. Abram Regional Health Center’s food pantry. 25 students in grades one through eight contributed more than 12 boxes and bags of food to the health center in December. KES also donated collected food to […]
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What I’ve Learned / Y2K
Over the holidays as friends and family were sitting around chatting, my wife told the story of how our son, Joe, gave us a Y2K scare. On December 31, 1999 as we were counting down the last ten seconds of the year, our lights went out just as we said zero. Joe had sneaked downstairs […]