WATERFORD — The Waterford Library Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the library – 663 Waterford Rd. All are welcome. Celebrate both accomplishments of the past year and everything to look forward to. The upstairs Children’s Room has been extensively updated and we are thanking Carol Rice for […]
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Kingfield to ask selectmen to start school district withdrawal
The town received 103 signatures of registered voters on a petition, Town Manager Leanna Targett said.
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Wilson Lake Friends to host watershed survey meeting June 26
Information about the newest survey for three watersheds in Wilton, conducted in the fall of 2024 will be shared.
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Informal committee to explore Kingfield’s proposed withdrawal from Phillips-based school district
Kathy Houston outlined plans for an informal committee to explore school withdrawal options using data.
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Huge indoor Yard Sale slated
NORWAY — A huge multi-household indoor yard sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at the First Universalist Church, 479 Main Street, Norway. The sale will feature collectibles, antiques, household items, lightly used office furniture, tools, art, crafts, and local honey and maple syrup. The church’s yard sales are […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Sumner FD Auxiliary Spring Sale
To the Editor: The Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be having its annual spring sale at the Fire Department Barn on Route 219 in Sumner on Saturday, June 7, from 9 to 2. There will be plants, a lawn sale, refreshments, and home-baked goods for sale. There will be raffles. Donations will be accepted. […]
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Poland Spring Preservation Society kicks off summer schedule
POLAND SPRING — The Poland Spring Preservation Society is excited to announce the opening of its historic museums for the 2025 season on Friday, May 23. We are proud to have three museum buildings open for tours, including the 1893 Maine State Building, 1912 All Souls Chapel, and 1907 Poland Spring Bottling Museum & Source […]
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Farmington’s Gold LEAF Institute Senior College kicks off
FARMINGTON — Learn more about Gold LEAF Institute (GLI) and our summer classes at GLI’s Summer Kickoff from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec Street in Farmington. The Summer Kickoff is free and open to the public. GLI is a member-run organization affiliated with the University of Maine […]
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SAD 17 school budget vote
To the Editor: The Oxford Hills School District is right-sizing and modernizing over the next five years to provide a better education for students and savings for local property taxpayers. This work includes achieving $3 million in reductions in next year’s school budget. Please vote yes on Tuesday, June 10, at your local voting place […]
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Mayhew vies for Wilton RSU 9 seat in June school election
Griffin Mayhew, a Mt. Blue alumnus, aims to bring transparency and student-focused leadership to the RSU 9 board.