Manager Bruce Farnham is in summer season No. 34 and counting at the 8,000-acre Mt. Blue State Park.
2021
Russian-born master wood carver to share craft
The Camden Public Library and Maine Coast Workshop invite the public to attend a special online presentation by world-renowned wood carving master Alexander Grabovetskiy at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 16. Maine Coast Workshop is hosting Grabovetskiy at its studio in Camden for a five-day immersion workshop. This Zoom event is a unique opportunity for the […]
James Lysen: Bill addresses housing, labor, climate concerns
The Maine Legislature has a great opportunity to move Maine forward by supporting LD 1656, “An Act To Promote Energy-efficient Affordable Housing.” This bill will creatively address three important crises that affect Maine: the housing shortage crisis, estimated to be over 20,000 units; a unique labor crisis; and the climate change crisis. Adding 20,000 units […]
Farmington shelter to host drive-up rabies clinic
The Franklin County Animal Shelter in Farmington plans to host a drive-up rabies clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 19, at the Jay Hannaford parking lot, 15 Jay Plaza Lane. The clinic asks pet owners to form a line of cars and to remain in their vehicle. The veterinarian will come to each […]
Diocese lifts dispensation from obligation to attend Mass
PORTLAND — Effective Father’s Day weekend, June 19-20, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has lifted the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation throughout the state of Maine. Issued because of the pandemic, the dispensation has been in place for Maine Catholics since March 18, 2020. In […]
Telstar High School graduates 35
As friends and family gathered Friday to celebrate Telstar High School’s Class of 2021, valedictorian Shelby Thorman told classmates, “This is the beginning of our independence. It’s time to make our mark on the world.” In all, 35 seniors received diplomas in the ceremony, which wrapped up in just under an hour. Salutatorian Max Kruse […]
Congratulations to the RLRS Class of 2021!
Each year The Rangeley Highlander sends questions to the Rangeley Lakes Regional School graduating class. The questions vary each year and the graduating students have a lot on their plates so they are given the option of skipping questions for any reason. Yes, it was a challenging year with varied schedules and some limited opportunities, […]
NBA roundup: Sixers regain home-court edge with Game 3 win in Atlanta
Philadelphia takes control with a big third quarter and grabs a 2-1 lead in the second-round series.
Verdugo caps comeback as Red Sox rally past Jays, 6-5
Alex Verdugo’s RBI single off the Green Monster in ninth ends it as Boston overcomes a 5-1 deficit.
Windham whooshes past Lewiston in A North boys lacrosse semifinals
Three Windham players turn in hat tricks while Eli Bigelow scores two goals for the Blue Devils in the Eagles’ 17-3 victory.