By Kathy McCarty
Staff Writer

    WASHBURN —  Keith Brown, who ran unopposed for Town Council, was re-elected by voters on March 18 and was sworn in during the council meeting following the March 19 annual town meeting at Washburn District High School. Brown was then selected by fellow councilors to serve as chair for another year. He will also be the individual designated to sign off on or initial the journal entries for the town, as suggested by the auditor.

    WASHBURN — Amateur radio licensing examinations will be offered at the Baptist Church (across from the park) with testing starting at 6:30 p.m. You must have two forms of ID and your social security number. Cost is $15. FMI contact Steve, N1NXU, at 227-2473 or e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The start of a new year and the starkness of early winter can bring a clean page for us to reflect, dream, and tell tales upon. What better time to check in on The County’s most prolific singer-songwriter, Travis Cyr, to hear his dreams for the coming months and reflections on 10 years of musicianship.

WASHBURN — Make a Difference Day is Oct. 22 this year. The quilting group called Stitchin’ and a Givin’ from the Washburn area is hosting a full day of quilting at the Washburn Trailrunners Clubhouse at Station Road in Washburn to mark the occasion.