BIDDEFORD — Brianna Bisesti was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of New England. She graduated May 18 with a Bachelor of Science in athletic training, cum laude. She’s the daughter of Jim and Nancy Bisesti of Greene. She received the American College of Sports Medicine Biomechanics Interest Group […]
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United Way seeking applicants for emergency food, shelter program
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has announced participation in the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. EFSP is a federal program administered nationally by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency. It is designed to supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food and supportive services for the nation’s […]
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Youth group meets Thursdays
NEW PORTLAND — Sounds of joy and delightful laughter fill the hallways of the Western Mountains Baptist Church during a recent Thursday night Youth Group gathering. Children between the ages of 11 and 15 make up this vibrant and enthusiastic crowd who meet at the church every week for snacks, games, fun, friendship and more. […]
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Voters re-elect Phillips, approve funds for rebuilding sidewalks
PHILLIPS — Voters at the annual town meeting gave approval to raise matching funds for rebuilding Main Street sidewalks. In less than three hours, the 77 voters agreed on a 2013-14 budget of $1.2 million, an increase of about 2 percent over last year’s requests, Town Manager Elaine Hubbard said. Mike Ellis moderated the Saturday […]
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Survey on arts and heritage
The High Peaks Creative Council in Kingfield is offering a survey for the residents and visitors of Northern Franklin County. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate how the arts and heritage organization can better reach the public and help strengthen the collective creative economy. Those taking the survey will be entered into a […]
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Phillips man offers $500 reward in connection to flag defacing
PHILLIPS — A local man is offering a $500 reward for the “capture and conviction” of the person who defaced an American flag he painted on the back of a garage he is renting on High Street. Benjamin Jacques, 40, said the flag was spray-painted with black paint at 5:39 a.m. June 20. The painter, […]
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Phillips holding annual town meeting Saturday
PHILLIPS — Voters at the annual town meeting Saturday will decide whether to approve $38,000 in matching funds to secure federal and state money to improve Main Street sidewalks from Blake Hill Road to Bridge Street. Town Manager Elaine Hubbard said Tuesday that the town was notified June 3 that it has been placed on […]
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Painted flag on barn vandalized
PHILLIPS — A Franklin County deputy is investigating who spray-painted black paint on parts of a large American flag painted on the side of a barn, Lt. David Rackliffe said Tuesday. The incident on High Street was reported Saturday morning. Deputy Christopher Chase is pursuing leads in the case, he said. [email protected]
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Woman pleads guilty to taking metal from concrete plant
FARMINGTON — The last of four co-defendants pleaded guilty Tuesday in the theft of more than $5,000 in metal from an abandoned USA Concrete Plant in Phillips on Nov. 14, 2012. Jennifer Tripp, 39, of Readfield entered an Alford plea, which means she admits the prosecution could likely prove the charge, her attorney, Christopher Berryment, […]