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Pike named VP, commercial loan officer at Franklin Savings Bank

FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted RaeAnn Pike to vice president and commercial loan officer. Pike joined the commercial lending team in 2017 and…

Carrabassett Valley Library winter hours set

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library winter hours begin Tuesday, Dec. 18. Hours through the winter are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday…

Augusta knitting group seeks members to help with project

AUGUSTA — The Augusta Age Friendly Committee and Buker Community Center are teaming up to provide mittens and hats to Augusta schoolchildren. The group is…

LRSAC has new website, seeks input

BRIDGTON — The Lakes Region Substance Awareness Coalition has a new website with resources and information for those interested in helping to turn the opioid…

Maine News Events Calendar Dec. 13

The MAINE NEWS CALENDAR of Events is updated and published online daily. The “calendar week” begins on Saturday and submissions for the digital calendar should…

Dickie Hyper-Hynie’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve returns to Buckfield

BUCKFIELD — Dickie Hyper-Hynie (aka Mike Miclon) returns to for a year-end comedy celebration on Monday, Dec. 31. The show will take place at 7:30…

Morse Library to host book discussion series in 2019

GREENE — Morse Memorial Library will host a series of book discussions in 2019, with discussions taking place once a month. Books to be discussed…

PHOTO: State Rep. Mike Perkins, R-Oakland, left, and state Sen. Matt Pouliot, R-Kennebec, pose with Eagle Scout Dawson Poulin (center), of Sidney. (Submitted photo)

Sidney Eagle Scout honored by Maine Legislature

AUGUSTA – Sidney Eagle Scout Dawson Poulin was presented with a legislative sentiment on Dec. 1, by Sen. Matthew Pouliot, R-Kennebec, and Rep. Mike Perkins,…