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Raising Katahkinds is a Kinion family affair

Raising Katahkinds is a Kinion family affair
Spring is a time of renewal, and those sweet new beginnings could not be any more true than on the Kinion farm nestled just southwest of Killduff. The Kinion boys, Kole, age 15, and Rowdy, seven years old, along with their parents, have welcomed 105 new Katahdin lambs into the world since lambing first started...
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Over 30-year-old playground demolished for new one

Over 30-year-old playground demolished for new one
For a few weeks, area children will have to find a new place to play. Many have been remembering all the years the wooden playground provided memories, and demolition of the old landmark is bittersweet. Above, one last look at the old playground. Monday, May 5, Sully Public Works Director Shaun Needham removed most of...
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Alley project progresses

Alley project progresses
The Sully Lions Club project of beautifying the alley west of Coffee Cup Cafe in Sully is progressing. Nearly all the funding is in place, and the table, benches, and trash receptacle will be here soon. Cement work and landscaping are complete with fencing to be installed soon. On Monday morning, May 4, the  fire/school...
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Let the paving begin!

Let the paving begin!
After years of city officials’ work on paving for 1st Avenue on the west edge of Sully, Thursday morning, Apr. 30, the paving began at the north end of the street (above). A RISE Grant helped make the project a reality. Between rain showers, the project is progressing well, according to Brad Uitermarkt, city engineer...
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Sully Ambulance and Fire Dept. Emergency Topics for You

By Mike Vander Molen, Sully Fire Department Chief We have had rain, and we have had heat and sunshine. This is just what we need for the farmers’ crops to grow. It will also make the grass grow. This of course means there will be a lot of grass mowing happening. Are you wondering what this...
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Pastor’s Pen: Blowing Winds

By Jerry Morningstar, Sully Community Church pastor Last summer, I saw a news story about an inflatable bounce house that took flight near Albany, NY, when a strong gust of wind lifted it off the ground. Inside were three kids – ages 5, 6, and 10. They tumbled out of the airborne fun center from around...
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Little League youth athletes ready to play ball

Little League youth athletes ready to play ball
Area ball diamonds have been coming to life this spring as the baseball and softball Little League seasons get rolling. Local teams have been practicing for almost a month, with the first games of the season held Monday, Apr. 27. A total of 207 up-and-coming players are out for Little League this year. They make up...
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