Cherryfield News

The following items were compiled Friday, Dec. 11, by the Public Information Office for the Maine Department of Public Safety: Sgt.

The body of a man who was reported missing, following an early morning fire in Cherryfield Wednesday, has been found.

Community members are rallying to help a woman who lost her son and her house in a fire on Wednesday.

Firefighters have released the identity of the of a man found in the rubble of a fire that flattened a farmhouse on Route 1 in Cherryfield.

State Police report they discovered a man's body inside a farmhouse in Cherryfield that burned to the ground Wednesday morning.

A local man died early Wednesday morning in a house fire. The fire was reported at 4:15 a.m. and was described as a chair on fire in Christopher Farnsworth's bedroom.

The State Fire Marshal's Office says one man is missing following a fire that swept through a farmhouse in Cherryfield.

Much of Maine got its first considerable snowfall Saturday night and into Sunday.

A bizarre accident claimed the life of a Steuben man as he was delivering a load of firewood.

CHERRYFIELD, Maine a ' Forest Dale, Sr., 46, of Steuben was killed Saturday morning when he was crushed between the cab and the dump body of his delivery truck.

Some folks swear the most horrifying ghost stories originate in Downeast Maine. It's a region rich in both scenic beauty and supernatural lore.

Several school and municipal officials in Washington County gathered earlier this month to discuss the status of school administration consolidation in the county, and their consensus was that the school consolidation law should be overturned by voters - even though their schools stand to lose funding if the law is upheld.

The Grace Christian Fellowship, 99 Highlandview Rd., Moncton, will feature popular Gospel vocalist Brenda Jones in a Gospel concert tonight at 7 p.m. A free will offering will be received.

Local officials have found out that keeping their elementary school going for another year will be a little easier than they thought last spring.

ROCKPORT : Don't miss our Flyer Ad in this thursday paper. Great deals on everything! Carpet starting at $3.69 sq.

The town of Cherryfield is getting a big gift to help cover a hefty state fine. The Boston Foundation sent a check for $200,000 from an anonymous donor.

ROCKLAND : There is a scripture verse that says, "Our ways are not God's ways.". Have found out over the past few months how true that is.

CAMDEN : Paula M. Dufresne wishes to announce the birth of her third grandchild, Jack Thomas Dufresne.

TENANTS HARBOR : Homemade and with all the trimmings. That's our daily breakasts at the East Wind Inn, with a spectacular view of the harbor.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal tractor accident that happened in Northfield Thursday morning.