REGION — On March 1, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) will begin accepting applications for the 2020 Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt held in Aroostook County. MBVS Director, David Richmond shared the following in regard to the importance of the hunt. “At the Bureau, we’ve had the privilege of working with thousands of […]
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Junior Pro and Prep Basketball programs wrap up
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Parks & Recreation Department recently wrapped up its 2019-2020 Junior Pro and Prep Basketball programs for children grades 1 through 6. Junior Pro basketball had great numbers this year growing to 99 players and consisted of nine teams with five in Division 1 and four in Division 2. There were also […]
Meadow Lanes Bowling Results
WILTON — Wednesday Night Ladies: Week of February 19. Looking for some new bowlers, if interested, Call Gloria @ 645-2440 Teams: Bowling Belles 105-71; Willett-Glo ? 100-76 Just 1 More 99-77; Wreckin Balls 88-88 Living on a Spare 88-88; Mines in a Gutter 85-91 Designs by Darlene 85-91; Spare Change 54-122 High Games: Kay Seefeldt […]
Wilson Lake 2020 Ice-Out Contest tickets available
WILTON — Many local residents are ready for the snow and ice to melt and for spring to start. But when will that be? What’s your guess? Bruce Dyke of the Wilton Fish and Game Association, has been caretaker of the Wilson Lake Ice Out contest, and he encourages everyone to take a chance that […]
Meadow Lanes bowling news
WILTON — Wednesday Night Ladies: Week of February 12. Teams; Bowling Belles 101-67; Just 1 More 97-71 Willett-Glo 96-72; Wreckin Balls 84-84 Living on a Spare 82-86; Designs by Darlene 81-87 Mines in the Gutter 79-89; Spare Change 52-116 High Games: Kay Seefeldt 202; Lynn Chellis 175 Melissa Malone 163; Cecile Willett 162 Kelly Couture […]
Cougar Clash Cheering Invitational Feb. 16
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Rec Cheering will host the second annual Cougar Clash Cheering Invitational at Mt. Blue High School on Sunday, February 16. The competition will host 29 school and recreation teams in PreK-8th grade from throughout Maine. The University of Maine at Farmington Cheer Team will also be performing. Each team’s routine will […]
Maine moose permit lottery open
Applications for the moose permit lottery will be accepted online only
Meadow Lanes Bowling Results
Meadow Lanes Wednesday Night Ladies: Week of February 5. WILTON — Teams: Bowling Belles 95-65; Just 1 More 93-67 Willett-Glo 92-68; Wreckin Balls 82-78 Mines in the Gutter 77-83; Living on a Spare 76-84 Designs by Darlene 75-85; Spare Change 50-110 High Games; Kay Seefeldt 184; Lynn Chellis 181 Cecile Willett 170; Kelly Couture 161 […]
Pistol course with sheriff offered
WILTON — The Wilton Fish & Game Association will be offering a basic hand gun training for ages 21 years and older under the instruction of Sheriff Scott Nichols. Participating students will undergo a four hour training at the Wilton Fish & Game location on Rt.2 in Wilton. The class will be held on Saturday, […]
Sports Roundup
SKIING RUMFORD — Alex Hemingway of Mt. Abram won the Mountain Valley Conference boys freestyle championship, held at Black Mountain Wednesday, Feb. 5, with a time of 13:14.2. Cam Walters, also of Mt. Abram (13:52.9), held off Spruce Mountain’s Abrahm Geisininger (13:59.1) for second. Two more Mt. Abram skiers Chandler Rollins and Jeff Warnock, rounded […]