Rangeley Health and Wellness’s annual Stars and Stripes 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Run is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 4. The race will start and finish at the Rangeley Chamber of Commerce building on Main Street. The course, which includes both paved surfaces and trail running takes participants through downtown Rangeley. The 5K […]
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Preservation commission receives federal grant
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has received a grant award of $877,873 from the National Park Service for the 2023 federal fiscal year. These funds are appropriated from the Historic Preservation Fund and are used to support the program of the State Historic Preservation Office in Maine. This award was made contingent upon raising a […]
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Carrabassett Valley library to begin summer reading program June 28
“All Together Now” is the theme of the summer reading program at Carrabassett Valley Public Library, 3209 Carrabassett Drive. Such programs are designed to encourage children to keep reading during summer vacation. Preventing the “summer slide” continues to be the main objective of such programs. For many families with elementary-aged children, the library is the […]
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USDA accepts more than 1 million acres in offers through Conservation Reserve Program General signup
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday, June 12 the U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting more than 1 million acres in this year’s Conservation Reserve Program General signup. This is one of several signups that USDA’s Farm Service Agency is holding for the program. The results for CRP General signup reflect the continued […]
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Rangeley chamber to present July 3rd in the Park
RANGELELY — On Monday, July 3, the town is scheduled to kick off its July 4th celebration a day early at 10 a.m. The schedule is as follows: • 10 a.m. — Children’s Doll Carriage Parade starts on Main Street at Rangeley Inn & Tavern and ends at the Town Park. Awards will be given. […]
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Kingfield student makes South Dakota State University dean’s list
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Seth Thomas of Kingfield has been named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at South Dakota State University. Thomas is a student in SDSU’s College of Nursing. Check out upcoming area events!
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Making Disciples conference set for Auburn July 7, 8
AUBURN — A Making Disciples conference is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8, at Saint Dominic Academy, 121 Gracelawn Road. The gathering will be hosted by Prince of Peace Parish and TeamRCIA, which has connected thousands of parish and diocesan leaders around the globe to help and support them in their mission. […]
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Rangeley chamber to host art crawl July 1
Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to present the Rangeley Art Crawl from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, July 1, in downtown Rangeley. It is a celebration of regional and seasonal artists and their art in all its forms, and it provides an opportunity to meet the artists behind the creations, according to a news release […]
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Kennebec Land Trust to launch 35th anniversary trail challenge July 1
The Kennebec Land Trust plans to celebrate its 35th anniversary with a community trail challenge. From Saturday, July 1, to Sunday, Aug. 13, people can explore area trails and properties by hiking, walking, running, biking, swimming or paddling. Local businesses will donate $1 for adults and $5 for children for every mile explored. The donations […]
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Find iconic children’s book character Waldo in Farmington during July
Where’s Waldo? In Farmington, of course. The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs plans to visit 20 local businesses throughout the community this July. Find Waldo Local is a free, family friendly summer activity and a way to support local businesses, including 3-D Games, Better Living Center, and Twice Sold […]