The sprinkler system put most of the fire out and helped firefighters keep the cooking fire contained to kitchen.
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Three people taken to hospital after motorcycle, SUV crash on Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley
Tom Sing, 74, of Brooksville, Florida, received a serious leg injury and a possible head injury after his motorcycle crossed the centerline and collided with an SUV driven by Rodene Withee, 77, of Madison, Police Chief Mark Lopez said.
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Kaelyne Thompson dives in as new principal in Dixfield at Dirigo High School
As a Maine native, Thompson is glad to be back and she’s “really looking forward to hearing from the staff and community and seeing what they need for support.”
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, River Valley, Schools & Education
SAD 17 to present revised school budget at public hearing Tuesday night
The public meeting to present 11 budget articles will start Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s Forum. The referendum vote is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 6, at each town’s polling location.
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Eight-year-old Otisfield runner sprints all the way to the National Junior Olympics
Kenton Knowles has been running with Poland’s Panther Track Club since he was four. At eight, he’s competing in the National Junior Olympics.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Peru summer program students learn about disabilities
Dirigo Elementary School students participate in a CARE workshop.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Vienna Historical Society presents yearly comedy theatre
VIENNA – The Vienna Historical Society is back with its 39th year of Community Theatre at its finest. This year’s play is “Romance in Vienny” written by our own local playwright, Beverly Wight Smith and directed by Ellie Andrews. It will take place at the Vienna Union Hall located at 5 Vienna Mtn Rd in […]
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Pets of the week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. Our lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, 12-4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our open hours to schedule an appointment. Aura is a one to […]
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Dean’s List
UMF FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington proudly announces its Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. UMF maintains a Dean’s List each semester for those students completing a minimum of 12 credits in courses producing quality points. Students whose grade point average for the semester is equal to or greater than 3.8 […]
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Poetry gathering slated in Rangeley
RANGELEY — On Saturday, August 3, lovers of poetry will gather at 3:30 p.m. in the Rangeley Public Library to honor poet Hugh Ogden (1937-2006), formerly of Poets’ Island, Rangeley. Suzanne S. Rancourt will be the featured poet at the 17th annual Hugh Ogden Memorial Poetry Gathering. Sponsored by the Rangeley Public Library and the […]