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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): JANUARY 5, 2001
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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 January 5, 2001, FairPoint Communications, Inc. issued a press
release (the "Press Release") announcing the completion of its plan to
consolidate 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 January 5, 2001.
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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: January 5, 2001
