Treat Memorial Library marked the new year early with a family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration featuring stories, crafts, games and a festive yeti theme.
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Heading up to Maine’s western mountains? Fuel up at these on-the-way coffee shops
Hitting the trails or slopes in the Bethel area this winter? This guide will lead you to coffee, cappuccino, tea, hot cocoa and more along the way.
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Dividing wall to be added to athletic area at new Mexico school
The athletic prep area will be blocked off until the dividing wall is in place, Superintendent Deb Alden said.
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Carrabassett Valley fire chief retiring after nearly 50 years
Carrabassett Valley Fire & Rescue honored Chief Courtney Knapp on Dec. 6 as he prepares to retire after more than three decades as fire chief.
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Masquerade Ball to benefit Rumford woman battling cervical cancer
The Jan. 17 fundraiser at 49 Franklin will benefit Corey Blais, who is in hospice care.
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Need a coffee break? Here’s where you can caffeinate across Jay, nearby Franklin County towns
From convenience stores and farm markets to espresso bars and cafés, this guide highlights where residents grab coffee across Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls and nearby Franklin County towns.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Farmington group notes 41 species for 126th Christmas Bird Count
Local birders surveyed nine western Maine areas Dec. 14, logging 41 species and contributing data to the nation’s longest-running community science bird project.
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Maine Huts & Trails offers free guided winter programs starting Jan. 3
Maine Huts & Trails will launch a series of free, guided winter outdoor programs on its trail network beginning Jan. 3, offering snowshoeing, skiing, fat biking and family-friendly outings open to the public.
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Rumford to lease old fire station as hub for recreation
The Central Fire Station, closed in October 2024, will be leased to Inland Woods + Trails for three years as a home base in Rumford.
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Mexico’s Citizen of the Year recognized for dedication to outdoors, children
Josh Hodsdon dedicates his time and energy to giving local children the chance to enjoy the outdoors in the River Valley, his nomination said.