Lewiston Sun Journal

Community rallies behind Kingfield veterinary clinic destroyed by fire

Workers returned to the site Wednesday to assess the damage and do what they could to help.

2 cats die in Kingfield vet clinic fire

Firefighters from 8 area towns responded Tuesday afternoon to help fight the fire at Carrabassett Veterinary Services.

Carrabassett Valley housing development receives $1M grant

The grant will be used to develop 12-14 workforce housing units near Sugarloaf Mountain.

Rangeley celebrates Independence Day in a big way

Main Street was packed as crowds turned out to watch the annual Doll Carriage Parade, Duck Drop Race and fireworks display.

Sand, sun and fun plentiful at Rangeley beach

Beachgoers escaped the heat at Lakeside Park beach as heat and humidity rose on July 1.

Kingfield to hold special town meeting July 13

Residents will be asked to decide on a moratorium ordinance and a sewer line easement.

Phillips-area school board accepts Kingfield withdrawal proposal

The approval begins the process of Kingfield leaving the district, with a vote by residents in November.

Madrid’s Reeds Mill Church added to National Register of Historic Places

The 134-year-old church in Franklin County was added to the list in early June after a yearlong application process.

Rangeley ride service fills transportation gap: ‘People help each other’

Volunteer drivers of Rangeley Health Rides provide access to medical appointments, errands and other destinations for residents without reliable transportation.

Phillips approves budget, ordinance at town meeting

Residents moved the yearly budget forward, as well as new rules for commercial solar energy systems.

Rangeley to hold special town meeting in August

Voters will revisit articles rejected during the June 9 annual meeting, including money for the planning department and a new police cruiser.

Franklin County to get Sugarloaf response to grant repayment on Tuesday

In 2023 the county gave the ski resort $221,000 for a project that was never undertaken. Most of the money has yet to be paid…

Dairy-free ice cream getting easier to find in western Maine

A quick guide to places to indulge in dairy-free ice cream options at western Maine shops.

Kingfield voters pass budget at town meeting

Voters approved the yearly spending plan along with an updated budget committee ordinance.

3 Rangeley high school seniors earn scholarships

Shirley Truland, Ollie Sherrer and Emma Grant received a combined $20,000 in education awards.

Rangeley approves most budget articles

Voters said yes to all but 4 of the town budget articles during the annual referendum June 9.

Voters approve Rangeley area school budget by wide margin

The combined vote was 556-225 in favor of RSU 78’s $6M budget for the next school year.

Rangeley elects 2 to select board

Shelly Lowell and Leeanna Wilbur won during the June 9 election.

Phillips-area voters reject school budget

The $13.21M spending plan was defeated, 576-525.

Carrabassett Valley man charged in girlfriend’s shooting death pleads not guilty

Police say Austin J. Doucette shot Makayla DeSantis twice in the chest in March. Doucette told police it was accidental.

Mt. Abram High School graduates 49 seniors

Family and friends celebrate the class of 2026 during commencement June 5.

A guide to 2026 Maine ag fairs

Nothing says rural like an agricultural fair and Maine offers 26 of them, from June to October.

Rangeley museum looks to identify 1940s workers

The Wilhelm Reich Museum said the 1940s film reel was made during the construction of Orgonon Energy Observatory.

Get lost with us on a Sunday drive through western Maine

Feel like a leisurely drive on a beautiful day? Want to enjoy all the scenery that western Maine has to offer? We’ve got the guide…

Trails around Rangeley Lakes region getting upgrades

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is repairing trails, updating signage and seeking volunteers to help maintain its growing preserve network.

Rangeley seeks park improvements

The town made improvements to its boat slips last summer. Now it seeks additions to its infrastructure in the next 3 years.

Youth artwork shown at Carrabassett Valley Public Library

The exhibit showed art work by students from Stratton School, Western Maine Center for Kids, Carrabassett Valley Academy and a homeschool group for the community…

Budget for Phillips-area schools cut by more than $400,000

The cuts were spread out among a majority of the district’s articles, from special education resources to transportation.

As the weather warms, Maine rescue workers emphasize hiker safety

First responders say preparedness is key for hikers hitting western Maine’s busy trails.

Franklin County sets budget hearing for May 27

The county Budget Advisory Committee’s proposal cuts about $64,000 from the commissioners’ spending package.