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Kingfield seeks ideas for growth

by Valerie Tucker, Special to the Sun Journal

KINGFIELD — Taxpayers will be asked for their opinions and ideas for the future growth of the town. At their Monday night meeting, selectmen reviewed a survey that will be included with the tax bills to be mailed this month. The selectmen-appointed Village Enhancement Committee originally presented a plan to taxpayers at the 2011 town […]

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Riding in the rain in Farmington

by Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal

Michael Moore, 16, left, and Daniel Brown, 16, both of Kingfield, ride their longboards during a light rain Thursday afternoon on Prescott Street in Farmington. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Michael Moore, 16, left, and Daniel Brown, 16, both of Kingfield, ride their longboards during a light rain Thursday afternoon on Prescott Street in Farmington. (Donna M. Perry/Sun […]

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'Zombie Apocalypse' theme of Kingfield Days

by Valerie Tucker, Special to the Sun Journal

KINGFIELD — The annual Kingfield Festival Days brings spooky fun to town this weekend. The Zombie Apocalypse theme offers plenty of creative opportunities for parade floats and other activities over the three days. Jodi Marsden, committee chairman, said the schedule is packed with annual favorites and new activities and performances. Nearly every event and entertainment […]

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Kingfield selectmen accept wastewater system bids

by Valerie Tucker, Special to the Sun Journal

KINGFIELD — Selectmen on Monday night accepted bids for wastewater system upgrades and maintenance on residential pump stations. Fenwick Construction’s bid of $13,627 for septic replacement work was approved, along with Jordan Construction’s bid of $124,040 to do pumping station upgrade work. The pumping station upgrade plans will be reviewed and approved by Maine-Land Development […]

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Kingfield tightens rules for cemeteries

by Valerie Tucker, Special to the Sun Journal

KINGFIELD — Selectmen approved a policy Monday night requiring all burials or work in town cemeteries be authorized by town sexton Seth Nickerson. Nickerson will also maintain maps of town cemeteries. The sexton is a private contractor, said Administrative Assistant Leanna Targett, who is the backup sexton. Selectmen also updated the street sweeping policy to […]

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Kingfield selectmen discuss burial policy

by Valerie Tucker, Special to the Sun Journal

KINGFIELD — Selectmen must decide whether to approve a new policy for burials in the town-owned cemeteries of Sunnyside, Riverside and Durrell. At a meeting Monday night, Administrative Assistant Leanna Targett said that in the 11 years she had worked for the town, the policy was still in limbo. Cemetery plots are bought and owned by […]

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SAD 58 budget leading in two towns

by Valerie Tucker, Special to the Sun Journal

SALEM TOWNSHIP — The School Administrative District 58 budget appeared headed for passage Tuesday night, based on partial returns as of 10:30 p.m. Kingfield approved it 193-62. Strong supported it 152-111. Results from Avon and Phillips were pending. The $9.4 million budget for 2018-19 is an increase is $38,897, or .416, over last year’s approved […]

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