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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): DECEMBER 18, 2000
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FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 333-56365 13-3725229
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
521 EAST MOREHEAD STREET, SUITE 250, CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28202
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (704) 344-8150
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report):
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Item 5. Other Events
On December 18, 2000, FairPoint Communications, Inc. issued a press
release (the "Press Release") announcing the consolidation of the
operations of its subsidiary, FairPoint Communications Solutions Corp.
The Press Release is hereby incorporated by reference herein and is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7.
Exhibits 99.1 Press Release, dated December 18, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By: /s/ Walter E. Leach, Jr.
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Name: Walter E. Leach, Jr.
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: December 18, 2000
