PHILLIPS — The former Methodist Church is home to owners and tenants who bring a passion for history and nature to the community. Todd “Tophat” and Becky Olson bought the old church in 2010 and have renovated the building. On Saturday, they hosted an open house for visitors to view the new interior, which houses […]
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SAD 58 voters pass budget by 2-1 margin
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Voters passed a $9.5 million SAD 58 district budget on Tuesday night. The budget, which is down 3.5 percent from last year, passed by more than a 2-1 margin. Of the votes cast in all five towns, 370 voted for it and 180 voted against it. Three towns passed the budget with […]
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Well done – Ida Rothschild
BOSTON — Ida Beatrice Rothschild, daughter of Catherine and Michael Rothschild of Troy Hill, Phillips, has graduated from Boston University as a Doctor of Philosophy, American and English Literature. Before graduate school, Ida attended Strong Elementary School, Mt. Abram High School and Wellesley College. She received her masters degree at Boston University. Her article, “Reframing […]
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SAD 58 budget passes; suggested changes fail
SALEM TOWNSHIP – After two hours of discussion and decisions at SAD 58’s budget meeting Thursday night, voters approved a $9.5 million spending plan for 2012-13. Comments from the 122 voters reflected concerns about rising property taxes in Western Maine. Although the budget is approximately the same as what the district spent in 2007, many […]
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Female quartet will bring Scottish, Irish music to Phillips
PHILLIPS — International band The Forge will bring traditional music of Scotland and Ireland to the Phillips Area Community Hall on Tuesday, May 29; and Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in Carthage on Wednesday, May 30. The quartet of females — harpist/singer Maeve Gilchrist, bodhran player Anna Colliton, fiddler Cara Frankowicz and flutist Nicole Rabata — will also play Thursday, May 31, at Unity College […]
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Elaine V. Morgan
PHILLIPS — Elaine Valorie (Moore) Morgan, 69, of Phillips, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 12, surrounded by family, following a sudden illness. Elaine was a retired registered nurse. She is survived by sons, Russell Morgan, Blaine Morgan and his fiance, Elizabeth Chrisman; grandson, Philip Morgan; her special friend, Richard Knox; brother, Gilbert […]
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Farmers’ markets announce summer schedule
FARMINGTON — Farmers’ markets around Franklin County are gearing up for the summer season. A Friday outdoor market opened April 27 in Farmington and continues through October. Saturday markets take place in Farmington, Phillips and New Sharon. A Wednesday market is held in Kingfield, and Franklin County boasts a year-round online farmers’ market, www.WesternMaineMarket.com. It […]
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EMS to check blood pressure JAY — Northstar Emergency Medical Services ambulance personnel will be at the Jay Town Office office at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, to do blood pressure checks and then at 2 p.m. there will be a brief presentation on symptoms of stroke and heart attack. There will be plenty of […]
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SAD 58 approves $9.5 million budget, nixes moving adult ed programs to RSU 9
SALEM TOWNSHIP — The SAD 58 board approved a $9.5 million budget Thursday night and nixed a proposal to contract adult education with Regional School Unit 9 in Farmington. The board also eliminated the equivalent of one cook’s position. Board member Mary Jane Thorndike of the Finance Committee said using $700,000 from surplus toward the […]
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SAD 58 board faces tough questions on budget
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Voters of SAD 58 asked school directors Tuesday to consider lowering next year’s budget by using surplus money, contracting adult education with RSU 9 and abandoning the late bus run. Superintendent Brenda Stevens said the $9.5 million spending plan is $300,000 less than this year. However, the local share towns pay is […]