Wilton’s recreation director reported strong winter participation while raising questions about use of restricted funds.
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Kingfield students win Kids Cup at Sugarloaf event
Kingfield Elementary students won the Kids Cup at the WinterKids Downhill 24 event at Sugarloaf after raising more than $13,000 and skiing hundreds of runs during the two-day fundraiser.
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Bath Iron Works expands community college training
The Bath shipyard that builds warships for the Navy is taking in recent community college graduates.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Community, Life & Culture, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Artist transforms Wilton cannery into vibrant creative arts space
Vera Johnson revitalized a former fiddlehead cannery into Belle Creative Arts, a working studio and community creative space in Wilton.
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Inland Woods + Trails wins $27,000 grant from Maine Tourism
The money will be used to develop a comprehensive visual media marketing campaign.
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Message of peace painted on lake in Norway
The 100-feet-high ‘NO WAR’ message was painted by a group of anonymous artists on Sunday.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
High Peaks summer intern to hit the trails running
A summer intern will join High Peaks Alliance to support trail work, outreach and community events across Franklin County.
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From paperboy to paper magnate: Hugh Chisholm’s mills helped supply America’s postal system
Hugh J. Chisholm built an integrated system of printing, railroads and paper mills that transformed western Maine into a major national center for newsprint production.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
‘Death Cafe’ in Paris to foster open dialogue about end-of-life experiences
Death doulas are hosting conversations at the community center for people to share their thoughts and experiences related to death and dying.
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Rangeley close to signing contractor for sidewalk improvement project
The Board of Selectmen is seeking a phased approach to the sidewalk improvement project, which will improve drainage and walkability downtown.