PHILLIPS — The first eco tours are scheduled for Aug. 18 at Fox Carlton Pond Sporting Camps, gateway to Maine’s High Peaks Region. “We are excited to begin offering this journey into our pristine sanctuary. The allure of our uniquely diverse eco system, flora and fauna, is bounded by the natural beauty and tranquility of […]
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Western Mountains Committee awards grants
PORTLAND — The Western Mountains Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded more than $66,000 in grants to nine nonprofits, including two in Franklin County. The Franklin County Children’s Task Force in Farmington received money to support sexual abuse prevention strategies included in the healthy relationships curriculum for children attending three school districts in grades […]
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Phillips man accused of drunken driving after crash
SANDY RIVER PLANTATION — Police said a Phillips man was arrested on a drunken-driving charge after he crashed his car, drove away and was stopped by two vehicles that pursued him to Route 4 in Avon. John C. McCarter, 30, was charged with misdemeanor operating under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of a […]
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Phillips woman injured in Route 4 crash
PHILLIPS — A local woman was injured July 11, when her SUV crossed the centerline on Route 4 and veered off the road, according to Franklin County Sheriff’s Sgt. Matthew Brann. Marilyn Skinner, 57, of Phillips was driving a 2003 Nissan while moving items from the front passenger seat, Brann wrote in an email. “As […]
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Phillips voters set budget for FY 2018-19
PHILLIPS — Residents gathered Thursday night at the Phillips Area Community Center to elect municipal representatives and set the budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. In the three-hour meeting, voters approved the $1.3 million budget, which is $9,257 more than current spending. Nick Caton defeated Margaret Cosenza and incumbent selectman Lincoln Haines for a seat […]
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Phillips voters headed to town meeting
PHILLIPS — The annual town meeting Thursday will ask residents to decide on sidewalks, a property-maintenance ordinance and taking ownership of the former Skowhegan Savings Bank property. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., will be held at the Phillips Area Community Center. Selectman Lincoln Haines’ term is up this year, and voters can […]
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Phillips student wins State Citizenship Award
PHILLIPS — An eighth-grader at Maine Virtual Academy was recently awarded the 2018 Secretary of State Citizenship Award, given for active participation in civic and/or community activities, good scholarship and school involvement. The award presented to Michelle Seaberg is given to only one student at each school, and is based on: • Volunteer service to […]
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SAD 58 budget leading in two towns
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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Lilac festival lures crowd
PHILLIPS—The day was perfect for the third annual Welcome to Summer celebration in Phillips. One of the weekend’s activities was the 13th year of the annual Lilac Festival on Number Six Road, 5 miles north of the busy downtown. A steady caravan of vehicles, many with out-of-state plates, traveled the 2 miles of gravel road […]
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Fly-fishing legend draws fans to Phillips
Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby, portrayed by Pam Matthews of Phillips, rode with visitors at the Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad Museum to the roundhouse and back Saturday morning during the inaugural Fly Rod Crosby Days at Fox Carleton Pond Sporting Camps in Phillips. (Valerie Tucker photo) PHILLIPS — Maine Guide Nancy Taylor had some […]