Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset counties has announced the winners of its 12th annual poetry contest. Laine Kuehn was the judge, according to a news release from the volunteer organization. Contest Categories: Age 8-12 First Place: Mackenzie Smith of Strong, “Beauty To Ash” Second Place: Skylar A. Thurlow of Strong, “Reflection” Third Place: Gabriella […]
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Watch: Augusta ax-throwing center will bring woodsmen sport, zombies indoors
Mike Yeaton and Mary Young are bringing hatchet throwing to Maine’s capital region through Hatchet House in The Marketplace at Augusta, where people can spend an hour hurling hatchets for fun starting in May.
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Papers available for prospective candidates in Strong
The election is being redone because the March warrant was incorrect.
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Lang Township man indicted on burglary, theft charges in Franklin County
Deputies found items stolen in Strong, Dallas Plantation and Wyman Township.
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Police chase ends when car driven by Mexico man runs over spike strips in Strong
Darryl Streeper Jr. is being held at a Farmington jail.
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Strong must hold another election for officers
The annual meeting announcement omitted information on when certain articles would be acted on.
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Mt. Abram High School names honor roll students
STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High honors —93 or above in all academic subjects Grade 12: Sara Galusha, Cassandra Hobbs, Martin Kelley, Emily Kidd, Adam Luce, Emily Marden, Emily O’Neil, Kyle Presby, Fionna Raley-Theberge, Wyatt Sieminski, Caleb […]
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Strong woman accused of using fake $100 bill in Avon
Heather Suffoletto, 35, of Strong was arrested Tuesday on a charge of aggravated forgery at her home.
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Man pleads guilty to terrorizing school staff, causing lockdown in Strong
Sentencing was delayed while Christian Richards, 28, agrees to continue counseling and be supervised for two years.
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Fire destroys mobile home; 2 pets perish in Strong
Owner Russell Dyer was at work early Monday when his mobile home caught fire.