Your editorial support of low level military flights over Western Maine is based largely on the similarity of our mountains with those in world hot spots (April 29). I have never heard the Air Force make that case in the past 20 years of public hearings and environmental analyses on the subject. Instead, they focus […]
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Farmers’ markets announce summer schedule
FARMINGTON — Farmers’ markets around Franklin County are gearing up for the summer season. A Friday outdoor market opened April 27 in Farmington and continues through October. Saturday markets take place in Farmington, Phillips and New Sharon. A Wednesday market is held in Kingfield, and Franklin County boasts a year-round online farmers’ market, www.WesternMaineMarket.com. It […]
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Kingfield company awarded contract to replace sewer, water lines
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen voted unanimously Monday, in their capacity as Sewer Department trustees, to accept a Kingfield company’s bid to replace sewer lines on Richardson Avenue and Bemis Street, Town Manager Kristal Flagg said Wednesday. The Livermore Falls Water District trustees has also voted to award the project, which also includes replacing water lines […]
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SAD 58 approves $9.5 million budget, nixes moving adult ed programs to RSU 9
SALEM TOWNSHIP — The SAD 58 board approved a $9.5 million budget Thursday night and nixed a proposal to contract adult education with Regional School Unit 9 in Farmington. The board also eliminated the equivalent of one cook’s position. Board member Mary Jane Thorndike of the Finance Committee said using $700,000 from surplus toward the […]
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Sleepy Kingfield man injured Saturday in Route 27 accident
FARMINGTON — Three people escaped serious injury Saturday afternoon when a sleepy driver crossed the centerline on Route 27 at the Barker Road intersection, forcing the driver of another vehicle off the road and onto its roof, police said. Joshua Smith, 20, of Kingfield, complained of back pain and was taken to Franklin Memorial Hospital, […]
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SAD 58 board faces tough questions on budget
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Voters of SAD 58 asked school directors Tuesday to consider lowering next year’s budget by using surplus money, contracting adult education with RSU 9 and abandoning the late bus run. Superintendent Brenda Stevens said the $9.5 million spending plan is $300,000 less than this year. However, the local share towns pay is […]
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State honors Kingfield guide
KINGFIELD — At a recent Maine Professional Guides Association annual gathering, a local man was honored for his lifetime of dedication to teaching young people about respect and love of Maine’s wilderness The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife presented the annual “Legendary Maine Guide Award” to Gardner Defoe, who has spent more than […]
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Artists and artisans wanted for show
KINGFIELD – The Kingfield POPS Festival of the Arts in Kingfield is seeking artists and artisans for an outdoor exhibit and sale of original arts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 30. The show features fine artists and artisans, food vendors and free live music throughout the day. Artists and artisans in […]
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Community breakfast KINGFIELD — A community all-you-can-eat breakfast is being offered Saturday, April 7, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Kingfield United Methodist Church. The menu will include sausage gravy with biscuits, pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, muffins, coffee and juice. The cost is $5 per person. A discounted rate […]
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First Friday Artwalk at downtown locations
KINGFIELD — Kingfield will host a First Friday Artwalk from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 6, at 11 downtown locations. The cultural event is set in the historic village and features the work of Maine artists and craftsman from the region. Each location, which will provide light refreshments, is in walking distance from the […]