Jim McAvoy of Kingfield and his pup, Marley, play fetch Monday morning in the fields along the Carrabassett River in Kingfield.
Dee Menear
Staff Writer
Dee Menear is an award-winning journalist and photographer with over a decade of experience in community news. She is the editor and staff writer for The Rangeley Highlander. She has worked for the Franklin Journal, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Advertiser Democrat, Daily Bulldog and Original Irregular. Dee enjoys live local music, cooking, hunting, fishing and hiking.
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Nomination papers available for March elections
REGION — Nomination papers for elected positions in area towns are now available from town clerks. Papers must be completed and returned by the deadlines noted in order for candidates to be on the ballot for March elections. Carrabassett Valley Nomination Papers for the following positions are available at the Town Office: three-year Term for […]
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Local athletes named to Sun Journal All-Region teams
REGION — Several athletes from Mt. Blue High School in Farmington, Mt. Abram High School in Salem Township and Rangeley Lakes Regional School in Rangeley were recently named to 2019 Sun Journal All-Region teams. Those who made the cut are listed below with their school, grade and position, if applicable. FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM OFFENSE Kevon […]
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2019 – The Year in Review, part 1
January Bristol Paige, the first baby born at Franklin Memorial Hospital in 2019, arrived at 3:40 a.m. Jan. 1. Bristol Paige, daughter of Larissa and Jason of Rumford, weighed in at 7 pounds, 10.8 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. W.G. Mallett School students and staff kicked off the second annual WinterKids Winter Games […]
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RSU 9 Board of Directors Special Meeting – Monday, Dec. 30
Mt. Blue Regional School District Board of Directors Agenda DATE: December 30, 2019 Place: The Forum – Mt. Blue Campus Time: 6 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Pledge III. Public Comment IV. Executive session: 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D) Labor contract proposal discussion for the Superintendent V. Adjourn
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Wandering: Resolution
Lax promises of “We should,” or “One day I am going to,” or “Let’s do this,” annoy me. Don’t just say it, follow through and do it. I am so guilty of uttering those words. My “someday” list is lengthy. I can’t tell you how many springtime evenings a friend and I spent planning a summer “survival” camping […]
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UMF brings holiday joy to area families
FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington students, staff and faculty are giving back to the community this holiday season by giving generously to Operation Santa Claus. A Giving Tree, located at the entrance of The University Store, had just a few tags on it Wednesday morning, Dec. 18. The tags showed the age of […]
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Polar Express makes a stop at CCHS
NEW SHARON — Cape Cod Hill School students, family and friends boarded the Polar Express for a special trip to the North Pole on Friday evening, Dec. 13. Travelers were greeted by Wendy Mairs, Educational Interventionist, who handed out tickets for the train ride. With ticket in hand, students made their way to their seats […]
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Trio of Broadway storefronts in Farmington close
FARMINGTON — Two Broadway storefronts have ceased operations and a third has closed its shop but will offer products through other venues. SugarWood Gallery closed Dec. 24. Located at Broadway and High Street, it opened in 2001 as a collaboration of 15 Maine WoodNet member businesses. The gallery featured wood-based products made in western Maine. […]
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RSU 9 students celebrate the season
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors heard good news holiday stories from two principals Tuesday, Dec. 10. “We had a great orchestra holiday celebration concert last week,” said Mt. Blue High School Principal Monique Poulin. The MBHS Band and Chorus Community Concert took place in November, she said. Both concerts took place in front of […]