Features
Atwood’s Wilson Lake Inn gardens awarded
WILTON - When you consider June’s never-ending wet, wet, wet weather, keeping a garden in tip top shape good enough to win the coveted Yard of the Month is even more of an accomplishment.
Susan Atwood’s gardens at the Wilson Lake Inn is this month’s winner of an event that highlights the hard-work artistry of the [...]
News
WILTON - Selectmen met briefly Tuesday night to finalize the hiring of two police officers, and got good news about the Canal Street bridge as well.
The board approved the recommendations of the hiring committee and agreed to add Edward Page Reynolds and Nathan Reid to the Wilton Police Department’s roster. Reynolds, who has extensive experience [...]
FARMINGTON - The Farmington Fire Rescue Department responded to a call for help from a Titcomb Hill Road homeowner at 12:44 p.m., after receiving a report of a fire started by a dishwasher.
The department responded to 517 Titcomb Hill Road, a property owned by Curtis and Jennifer Lawrence. Once there, they were able to contain [...]
FARMINGTON - The commissioners heard an update on the transition at the Franklin County Detention Center today, which is in the process of being converted from a county jail into a holding facility.
The overall plan is for the jail to serve as a temporary holding facility for those arrested and awaiting their first court appearance. Depending on [...]
INDUSTRY - This town’s famous fireworks show on the Fourth of July has been postponed to Saturday, July 25, according to Fire Chief Joe Paradis this morning.
The fireworks show that draws thousands to the Wing Farm’s fields on Route 148 in Industry has been moved to July 25 to correspond with the Farmington Strawberry Festival. [...]
NEW PORTLAND - Despite rumors circulating to the contrary, there are no new developments in the investigation of who killed Louise Brochu in June of 2007, according to State Police.
Brochu, 50, was found dead at the Wood Flooring mill complex of building she owned and where she lived alone off Route 27. A former employee [...]
Business
Tips for Homeowners: Heating and insulation»It is more important than ever to conserve energy. Using less energy saves money as well as our environment. We hope you find some of these heating and insulation tips helpful. Mountain Valley Property is available to help implement these suggestions at your Sugarloaf home. Give us a call & start saving! You can [...]
Arts
Words on Words: An interview with Amy Graham»
Today we’ll be interviewing local author Amy Graham. Amy has written many educational non-fiction titles. Her books include The Seven Wonders of the Natural World and Calvin Coolidge: America’s Hottest President. Okay that isn’t really the subtitle but you get the idea.
KB: If the Empire State Building were being built out of all the books [...]
Opinion
Legislative Update: End of session thoughts»
Having won a special election in February I entered the 124th Legislature as it was just gearing up. The economic news was as bleak and dreary as our skies have been in recent days. Maine’s government faced falling revenues and increasing expenses. The only bright spot was the stimulus money that Washington was printing and [...]
Sports
Cougar Cubs win first Franklin County Babe Ruth Softball League championship»
SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS: The Cougar Cubs captured the inaugural championship of the Franklin County Babe Ruth Softball League, Wednesday evening at Mt. Blue High School defeating the Panthers, 14-9 in the title game. (Arin McLaughlin photos)
STRONG GAME: Samantha Reynolds pitched an excellent game for the Panthers in the Franklin County Babe Ruth Softball League championship game, [...]
Happenings
Award recognizes healthy work places»
JAY - Healthy Community Coalition’s Work Healthy! award program recognized Androscoggin Bank, Jay Town Office, Paris Farmers Union, Community Concepts, MSAD 36, Maine DOT Region 3, Hannaford Supermarkets Jay, Verso Paper, Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, and Turner Publishing for their work on promoting good health for their employees as part of the Work Healthy!
The [...]
Health
Rangeley Family Medicine to host 15th Anniversary Celebration»RANGELEY – Residents and area visitors are invited to attend Rangeley Family Medicine’s 15th anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Highlighting the event will be a visit from 10 to 11 a.m. by Congressman Michael Michaud (D-2nd), who has been a longtime advocate of rural health centers and their importance [...]
Obituaries
Arthur Child, Sr. (1937-2009)»EAST WILTON - Arthur Child, Sr. 71, of East Wilton, died early Sunday morning at his home.
He was born Aug. 11, 1937, the son of Marshall Bernard and Inez Edith (Porter) Child. He received his education in Peru and Dixfield schools and on July 18, 1954, married the love of his life, Joanne I. [...]
