PHILLIPS — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a complaint of damage to construction barricades that occurred over the weekend, according to a release. The damage was reported Monday morning. Between 8:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday morning someone destroyed two road barricades at Reeds Mill and Toothaker Pond roads, Lt. David Rackliffe said. “These […]
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Phillips’ cash reserves dropping
PHILLIPS — Selectmen learned on Tuesday night that the town coffers are leaner than in past years. Even though the municipality has kept increases to its day-to-day operating costs to a minimum over past years, state revenue cuts and added expenses have used up money that has provided a cushion for emergencies. Although revenue continues […]
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Bowdoin College graduates
BRUNSWICK — During Bowdoin College’s 209th commencement ceremony held May 24, bachelor of arts degrees were awarded to students from 37 states, the District of Columbia and 15 countries and territories. The following students are from the area. Evelyn Sarah Dickinson of Bowdoin graduated with a major in biology and French. Riley McFarlan Eusden of […]
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Car show July 1 in Dixfield DIXFIELD — Doug’s Dogs Classic/ Antique/ Rods Cruise Night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at the Holmes Market parking lot. For more information, call Brad at 357-6789. Jay VFW annual chicken barbecue JAY — VFW Post 3335, Jay will hold their annual chicken […]
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Vendors sought for Old Home Days PHILLIPS — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 64 is looking for interested vendors for their Old Home Days vendor fair on Aug. 15. Proceeds from the fair will benefit various programs such as Girls State, scholarships and community and veterans’ needs. For more information, call Diane at 639-2204. Wilton Area […]
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Phillips officials seek details of ambulance coverage
PHILLIPS — Selectmen agreed Tuesday night that they need to understand details of NorthStar Ambulance’s coverage for the town. NorthStar Emergency Medical Services is dispatched out of five bases throughout the Franklin County region. It responds to calls ranging from medical emergencies to auto accidents, snowmobile and ATV rescues, nursing home transfers or boating accidents. […]
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Phillips voters elect officials, pass $1.17M budget
PHILLIPS — Voters at the annual town meeting Thursday moved through 43 articles in just over two hours, electing officers and passing a $1.17 million budget. Town Clerk Evelyn Wilbur was re-elected without opposition, and Selectman Ray Gaudette was re-elected for a three-year term. Voters also chose three RSU 58 directors: Incumbent Faith Richard for […]
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Phillips to vote on budget, selectman, school board members
PHILLIPS — Hoping for more voters, selectmen have scheduled a Thursday evening town meeting to approve the coming year’s budget. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Phillips Area Community Center on Depot Street. “This fiscal year’s budget is $1,171,826, which is a small increase over last year,” Selectman Ray Gaudette said. State […]
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Well done – Student achievements
BALTIMORE — Joshua Charest, the son of John and Louise Charest of Lewiston, graduated from Johns Hopkins University with honors. Joshua was awarded the “Best Design” for his senior year design project. He designed a device that will assist leg amputees to improve the quality of an active lifestyle. The device has garnered the attention […]
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Phillips board hears of road, equipment needs
PHILLIPS — The high cost of road repairs and highway equipment dominated Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The board reviewed progress on road work and culvert replacement at the intersection of Reeds Mill and Toothaker Pond roads. The three sections of old culvert at Bragg’s Corner have deteriorated, allowing water to seep out […]