STRONG — Robert Butterfield IV became the fourth Butterfield brother to earn Eagle Scout status. All four were members of Troop 500 in Strong who led challenging service projects to improve their community. They are sons of Zeke and Sheila Butterfield. Robert Butterfield IV, 17, who will be a senior this fall at Mt. Abram […]
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Strong woman gets probation for illegal gun buy
The “straw” gun purchase was orchestrated by a Lewiston man who was sentenced last year to 10 years in federal prison, prosecutors say.
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Farmington clerk sorts out county commission districts for voters
Parts of the town are in two different districts.
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Strong gears up for annual Pierpole Day celebration
Strong prepares for its annual Pierpole Day celebration July 13, promising a day filled with family-friendly activities and community camaraderie.
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Phillips-area school district budget passes
Kingfield voters support MSAD 58 budget and also approved zoning changes to allow two apartment buildings in town.
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Mt. Abram High School announces top 10 seniors for class of ’24
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Mt. Abram High School has announced its top 10 seniors for the Class of 2024 by rank. Payton Mitchell of Freeman Township is the son of Jonah Mitchell and Mackenzie Dudley. He plans to attend Thomas College to study sports management. Ryleigh Frost of Strong is the daughter of Keith and […]
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Literacy Volunteers recognizes poetry contest winners
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties has named the winners of its 14th annual poetry contest, funded in part by Western Mountain Financial Services and the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation. The judge was Laine Kuehn. Contest categories are as follows. Youth, Age 11 and under First Place: Logan Hartman, Cat, Farmington Second Place: […]
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Mt. Abram High School in Strong lists honor students
STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has named the following students to its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors Grade 12: Dawson Archer, Samuel Cockerham, Mitch Coffren, Isabelle Danala, Brooke Douglass, Willow Emery, Payton Mitchell, Madison Robb, Bear Rollins, Sydney Sillanpaa, Alyssa Sniadecki and Alexandria Tripp. Grade 11: Trinity Bachelder, […]
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Man from Strong dies after driving a vehicle over spike mats and into a tree in Farmington
Joshua Burdin, 32, of Strong was a suspect in a sexual assault investigation.
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Sap-boiling operation sets building on fire in northern Franklin County
About 25 firefighters from Strong, Farmington and Phillips responded to call about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.