Merrill and Ouellette replace Joe Burnham, who led the Ramblers to the Class C South title last year.
July 2020
MLB roundup: Blue Jays to play in Buffalo’s minor league park
Toronto was hoping to play in a major league stadium after the Canadian government declined to allow them to play in Toronto, but was unsuccessful in securing a site.
Developer, car enthusiast, multimillionaire Bob Bahre dies
The Paris Hill resident and former owner of Oxford Plains Speedway was 93.
McConnell says stimulus deal could take ‘weeks,’ as jobless aid is set to expire
An emergency federal benefit, currently being received by more than 20 million people, is set to expire at the end of this month.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine fall to new lows
Cumulative hospital counts for the week are at their lowest levels since the opening days of the pandemic.
Johnson- “Reflections on Existence” Art Exhibit with Reception
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host a reception for Sonja Johnson, “Reflections on Existence,” at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the newly renovated lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, on Friday, July 31, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. Enjoy cash bar (beer/wine) and meet the artist. The Exhibit continues through August […]
Town’s Namesake Teen Launches Civic Education Website to Help Families
Rangeley Newmyer, whose first summer in Oquossoc began in 2007 when she was two weeks old, has launched a Generation Gratitude website to help families teach their kids about civic and voter participation. Her interest in the subject began with her editorial that was printed in the Highlander several months ago. She notes that all […]
“Snap Shots in Time” …Historical Glimpses from the Region’s Iconic Past.
What follows are some clippings from the pages of the July 23, 1896 edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. We with a portion of the paper for the lady of the house. Even an old duffer like me can find the patronizing nature of calling the publisher’s wife “editress”. Can you imagine a female truck […]
Nearly 4 million gallons of wastewater discharged into Casco Bay
The discharge during a power outage prompted the closure of Portland’s East End Beach.
July 14 Election Results
RSU #78 Results of Budget Referendum Vote Summary of Questions #1 School Budget – Appropriate the sum of $4,781,515.51 and raise the sum of $4,173,280.60 for the 2020-2021 school budget #2 Cost Center Transfers. Authority to transfer amounts exceeding 5% of the total appropriation for any cost center for FY21 #3 $50,000.00 to the RSU […]