Now in its third year of development, the trail will eventually stretch 45 miles from Strong to Oquossoc and be based on the life and times of Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby, Maine’s first registered guide. The completion of this first section will be celebrated in Phillips on Aug. 25 at the Phillips Area Community Center. […]
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Bethel, Phillips, Carthage & Unity: New collaborative will host The Tartan Terrors
PHILLIPS — The Mahoosuc Arts Council and Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center have joined forces, under the banner of the Western Maine Arts Collaborative, to host Canadian super group The Tartan Terrors for several shows. Bolstered by the blistering piping of two-time, world champion bagpiper Lars Sloan, the driving tones of drums and stand-out guitar […]
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Clearwater meeting is July 22 INDUSTRY — The Clearwater Lake Improvement Association will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, July 22, at the Industry Town Hall. The meeting will start at noon with a potluck dinner. All members and interested persons are urged to attend. Bring a favorite food dish to share with others. Soda, […]
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Well done
WORCESTER, MASS. — Jeffrey Lewandowski of Lewiston received a bachelor of arts degree from the College of the Holy Cross at its 166th commencement on May 25. Lewandowski, who majored in biology, is the son of John and Elizabeth Lewandowski, and a graduate of St. Dominic Regional High School. ST. PAUL, Minn. — Helen Paille […]
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Phillips Elementary School honor roll
PHILLIPS — Phillips Elementary has announced the third trimester and the all-year honor rolls. Third trimester Grade eight High honors: Caitlin Arms. Honors: Tristan Huntoon, Brook James, Lilly Reed, Kacie Toothaker. Honorable mention: Cheyenne Flagg. Grade seven High honors: Kaelie Ricker. Honors: Marya Beedy, Nathan Boyce, Adriana Burnham, Shania Campbell, Senna Reid. Honorable mention: Sally […]
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Anne K. Hutchens
PHILLIPS — Anne Katherine Hutchens, 56, died unexpectedly at her home in Phillips, Friday, June 22. She was born in Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 29, 1956, the daughter of John and Julia (Rath) Burns. She was educated in the schools of Long Island, N.Y., graduating from Saville High School, Class of 1974. She married Edwin J. […]
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Phillips voters OK budget, shoot down gun range ordinance
PHILLIPS — Town meeting voters on Saturday approved a municipal budget of nearly $1 million, defeated four articles and amended two. The budget, which is $13,298 more than last year’s budget of $958,119, doesn’t include school and county assessments, Budget Committee Chairwoman Sylvia Lambert said. Mike Ellis was elected moderator, Evelyn Wilbur was re-elected town […]
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Ordinances on Phillips warrant Saturday
PHILLIPS — Voters at Saturday’s annual town meeting will be asked to decide on ordinances that define off-street parking requirements and ban firing guns on town property. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. June 23 at the Phillips Elementary School. An ordinance banning the discharge of firearms on town property is on the warrant. The […]
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Irish band Comas to play several Maine dates
PHILLIPS — The high-energy band Comas will bring its trademark traditional Irish music to the Phillips Area Community Hall at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26. The quartet, which has been together since 2003, will also take the stage at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in Carthage at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 27; and at Unity […]
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NorthStar providers recognized during EMS Week
Earlier in the week, Peter Wade, a NorthStar paramedic based in Farmington, was awarded the Excellence Award by Maine EMS in a ceremony at the Hall of Flags in Augusta. The award, bestowed by Maine EMS Director Jay Bradshaw, recognized Wade’s contributions to EMS education and operations, as well as his many years of consistent […]