More than 10 times the normal traffic levels turned many rural Maine roads into bumper-to-bumper congestion
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Posted inFranklin, News
Photo Album: See how Rangeley watches a solar eclipse
Thousands of people watching Monday’s total eclipse of the sun from Rangeley knew just what to say as a midday darkness descended: ‘Oooooh’ or perhaps ‘aaaaaah.’
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Posted inFranklin, Maine
Maine got lucky with Monday’s solar eclipse
Totality lasted two and a half minutes. But everyone who saw it will never forget what they witnessed.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County Commissioners Steven Merrill and David Duguay stepping down
State Rep. Sawin Millett and state Sen. Lisa Keim running for the vacancies.
Posted inMaine, News
Video: Eclipse watchers settle into Rangeley to ‘witness celestial mechanics in motion’
There were many woos and aaaahhhhs as people took off special glasses that let them look at the sun and stared with naked eyes at the astonishing sight of the moon replacing the sun.
Posted inbPlus, Franklin, News
Face Time: Rebekah Carmichael-Austin: Giving voice to others in Rangeley
The certified practitioner and mother of four sons has a very personal reason for wanting to help others who have challenges communicating.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Rangeley, other area towns are ready for the eclipse. Are you?
We offer information, advice and links to even more as area officials brace for an estimated 20,000 visitors to the Rangeley area, with more sun-watchers expected in other western Maine locales Monday for the total eclipse.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Rangeley hires Jay police chief as interim part-time chief
Richard Caton IV of Wilton will remain as chief in Jay and will work 16 to 20 hours a week in administrative capacity in Rangeley.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Rangeley church to celebrate eclipse
RANGELEY — In an intersection of science and religion, the total eclipse of 2024 will occur on the Feast of the Annunciation, which commemorates the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would bear God’s Son, Jesus, into the world. To reflect these cosmic events, The Church of the Good Shepherd is set […]
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Rangeley to host International Dark Sky Week, Eclipse Festival in April
The Rangeley Lakes Region is planning the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. The week of April 2-8, Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust will sponsor daily events celebrating International Dark Sky Week, encouraging the community to enjoy the night sky. The week will culminate with the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s Shadow of the Sun Festival April 5-8, […]