RANGELEY — What are some of the best hikes near Rangeley? What’s it like to hike the Appalachian Trail (AT)? How can you best manage a long-distance hike? Learn this and more from seasoned outdoor enthusiasts at the 10th Rangeley Trail Town Festival on Saturday September 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music, storytelling, […]

NEW SHARON — Steve Arsenault is 37 years old, a PM-2 Refiner Tender at SAPPI Fine Paper and a member of the community. He is also a recent heart transplant patient and is recovering at home with his wife and three children. His friend, Jamie Bryant said “He needs our support as he continues to […]

MADRID   The Madrid Historical Society (MHS) 21 Reed’s Mill Rd, in Madrid, has just been spruced up with a new coat of paint in anticipation of its Open House on Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., showcasing the school room display and museum. MHS has opened its doors in conjunction with Phillips’ […]

MADRID — Reeds Mill Church, the non-denominational Christian “Church in the Wildwood” located at 995 Reeds Mill Road in Madrid, has traditionally held services summer Sunday afternoons in July and August at 2 p.m. For decades congregants have come to the historic church for services being led by a different worship leader each week – […]

FARMINGTON — August 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Join us for the last of our local summer garden tours at Beth Myers’ property, where she will also share information about the recently added Square Foot Garden beds. Enchanted walking paths, vegetable rows, overflowing herb gardens, and raised beds abound in this beautiful private oasis. […]

FARMINGTON — Mission at the Eastward (MATE) is pleased to announce Chris DeLisle as the organization’s new Executive Director. Chris begins his tenure as MATE’s volunteer teams work to provide home repairs for area homeowners unable to do the renovations themselves due to financial or physical reasons. MATE’s work ensures safer, more secure housing for […]

FARMINGTON — David Huish of Farmington will mountain run across the Presidential Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire as a fundraiser for the Farmington Ski Club of his beloved Titcomb Mountain. The run will take place during the second week of August. Monies raised in this marathon distance run over eleven high peaks […]

FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition is hosting six adult (18 years of age and older) COVID-19 mobile walk-in vaccine clinics in Franklin County in August. Vaccines are provided at no cost, and all are welcome. Those attending can be administered their choice of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine and can get their first or second […]

WEST FARMINGTON —The peeling clapboards are clapping in appreciation. A total of $40,000 has been received since the call went out to the community on May 1 for money to paint the exterior and the interior ceiling of the 130 year old historic building on Bridge Street home to the Grange since 1938. While the […]