Kelly-Smith Printing & Paper

07/22/2026

04/19/2025

First batch of peas are planted.

04/19/2025

History is hiding in plain sight!

This granite post on Manson Street may not look like much—just another old stone standing by the roadside. But it once marked the front of a thriving business that helped define Pittsfield’s industrial past.

In 1886, R.A. Conant built the town’s largest pant factory behind his home at what is now 11 Manson Street. The two-story building stretched nearly to the railroad tracks and produced workwear at scale—one employee reportedly turned out 60 pairs of overalls in a single day. Fourteen women worked there, and the overhead ran over $3,000 a month.

The building is gone now. But this hitching post remains, a quiet, weathered witness to the working lives and aspirations that once moved through that spot.

Thanks to Richard Davis for sending in this photo—and reminding us that history isn’t always locked in books or behind glass. Sometimes it’s waiting for us on the side of the road, disguised as nothing at all.

Want to help us find, document, and share more of Pittsfield’s hidden history? Join the effort. The Historical Society is back in motion, and there’s plenty of story left to uncover.

04/19/2025

SVCC's final award for 2025 will be received by Mickey young. Please join us to celebrate all the years of dedication she has shown this Chamber and Sebasticook Valley.

The Delmar L. Doody Award is to be given to a current or past board member who has contributed significantly to SVCC's goals, championed our work, and helped benefit the communities of the Sebasticook Valley region. This award is sponsored by JDH3 Designs, a family member of Del.

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04/19/2025

A heartfelt thank you to everyone for the kind feedback given to us and our 25th Anniversary ad in the RTE. It’s a pleasure working with you all and we look forward to many future collaborations. ❤

04/19/2025

09/30/2022

STOP BY OCTOBER 2ND AND JOIN US FOR THE AWESOME CAUSE. 10-6. On Sunday, October 2nd, Thunder Road Farm in Corinna (185 Newport Rd. Corinna, Me) will be hosting a “Get Lost For A Cause” fundraising event for Aiden Anderson and Donovan Kurt as they continue their battle with cancer. A portion of the proceeds from admission to the corn maze will be donated to the families. In addition to the corn maze, there will be face painting (by donation) along with a “jail and bail” to help raise additional funds. All direct donations will be shared with the families.

Admission for Nokomis student athletes will be by donation and everyone wearing any “Nokomis Wear” will pay 1/2 off regular admission.

If you are part of an athletic team or an extracurricular club, we are encouraging groups to get sponsors from area businesses for their “Lost For The Cause” team. This is all in support of current and former Warriors.

If you have any questions, please contact Barb Peavey at 278-3708 or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

06/25/2022

We will be closed June 27th through July 4th. Thank you for your understanding. See you on the 5th.