Maine School Administrative District 58 directors have finished their review of a proposed $9.75 million budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Phillips takes proactive approach to spring flooding prep
PHILLIPS — Town officials are taking a proactive approach in dealing with the possibility of spring flooding, said Town Manager Maureen Haley. “We are not looking to stir a panic, just want to make sure folks take the time to prepare and be safe,” she said. On Thursday, March 14, Tim Hardy, Amanda Simoneau and […]
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Phillips man accused of abusing 5-year-old
Dylan Czubaruk, 23, is accused of hitting his son and leaving bruises on his body, according to an affidavit.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Mad Hatters Quilters – A patchwork of personalities, projects and purpose
PHILLIPS — The ladies gathered around the tables, which had been arranged to facilitate individual work space, easy conversation, and assistance if needed. Amidst friendly greetings and catching up on each other’s doings over the past couple weeks, they organized their current project materials and settled in for a day of quilting at Dark Star […]
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Phillips resident receives Boston Post Cane
PHILLIPS — Laura Toothaker received the Boston Post Cane Friday, Dec. 28 in a ceremony acknowledging her as the town’s oldest resident. In 1909, the Boston Post sent gold-headed canes to 700 New England towns, asking that they be given to the oldest male resident. In 1930, the honor was changed to include both […]
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Couple woken by smoke alarms escape burning house in Phillips
PHILLIPS — A couple and their pets escaped their burning home at 81 Toothaker Pond Road before dawn Tuesday, losing it and all their belongings to the flames. The cause is undetermined because of the extensive damage, Deputy Fire Chief Jim Gould said. The two-story home was insured. The couple, whose names were not available Tuesday, […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Local author releases ‘Fly Rod’ Crosby book
PHILLIPS —“This book is a showcase of the town; something for the people of Phillips to be proud of. This is where Cornelia is from, and I felt the local children should know about her,” said Pam Matthews of Phillips, author of the newly-released children’s book “Cornelia ‘Fly Rod’ Crosby, Champion of Maine”. The illustrated […]
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Farmers’ markets in the area
A sure sign of warm weather is the reopening of farmers’ markets across the state, and there are plenty to visit in the area Maine.