Residents approved all warrant articles June 7, including the full town budget, after debating proposed amendments.
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Kingfield selectmen seek voter input on issues
KINGFIELD — Selectmen are asking voters to attend an informational meeting Thursday night to comment on banning plastic bags, creating a riverfront park and paving Tufts Pond Road. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at Webster Hall. The “Ban the Bag” discussion started in July 2018 when several Kingfield Elementary School students […]
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Cayden Hinkley achieves hunting grand slam
AVON — For one 15-year old hunter last year was good, but this year was even better. Cayden Hinkley, the son of Andrew Hinkley and Tammie Black, has been hunting since he was 10. This year he achieved the grand slam of hunting by bagging a turkey, bear, moose and deer. It started last spring when […]
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Kingfield crash: Farmington grandfather, step-great-grandson in critical condition
FARMINGTON — A grandfather and his step-great-grandson remained in critical condition Wednesday, a day after their car skidded into a tractor-trailer on Route 27 in Kingfield, killing a grandson, officials said. Driver Leroy Gordon, 76, and his step-great-grandson Scott Kidder, 18, both of Farmington, were being treated at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston where […]
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Farmington man killed, two others critically injured in Kingfield crash
KINGFIELD — A Farmington man was killed and two other Farmington men were critically injured Tuesday afternoon when their car lost traction on Route 27 and slid sideways into the path of a tractor-trailer. Seth Gordon, 28, died instantly at the scene, according to Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. Leroy Gordon, 76, the driver […]
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Kingfield holiday celebration Saturday
KINGFIELD — The kickoff to the holiday season, the annual Kingfield Tree Lighting, will be held Saturday, Dec. 1. From 2-4 p.m. children can shop for gifts at Webster Hall, 15 School St. For a token donation, children can pick out and wrap gifts for family and friends. Children should arrive with a list of those to […]
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Celebration welcomes those far from family
KINGFIELD — For many years, Rodney and Suzanne Dunham have opened their home to local individuals who would be spending the holiday away from family and loved ones. “It’s been quietly growing for years,” Suzanne Dunham said. “But we found that people weren’t always comfortable coming to our home for such a family-oriented celebration.” So last […]
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Franklin County election recap
COUNTY — Town clerks throughout the county noted a steady showing of voters at the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6 for the 2018 midterm election and referendum. Wilton Town Clerk Diane Dunham at 12:30 p.m. said voting had been steady, one right after the other. “We had an incredible amount of voters registering at the polls,” […]
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Selectmen weigh options for road repair funding
KINGFIELD — Selectmen anticipate offering voters several options for funding road repairs, but deciding how much work to do and how much to pay over what period of time will be a challenge. At their Monday night meeting, Administrative Assistant Leanna Targett presented an overview of the process to borrow from the Maine Bond Bank. […]
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Woods fire burns three acres in Kingfield
KINGFIELD — It’s believed a spark from a chimney started a woods fire late Sunday morning on Christen Road, which is off West Kingfield Road. About three acres of dried leaves and debris burned, Fire Chief Fred Nichols said. The fire was reported at 10:59 p.m., he said. Property owner Frank Rogers was able to […]