RANGELEY — The Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportsmen’s Association will host wilderness first aid and Registered Maine Guide courses next month. The first aid course will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19; the Registered Maine Guide course, April 23 to 26. Both are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the association […]
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Emergency food, shelter funds FARMINGTON — The Emergency Food and Shelter Program is a federal program administered nationally by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency. It is designed to supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food and supportive services for the nation’s hungry, homeless and people in economic crisis. […]
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UNE fall semester dean’s list announced
BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND — The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s list students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. Auburn: Alexandra J. Bazinet, Ashleigh L. Footer, Rebecca […]
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Rangeley board considers two recyling programs
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect an error in the original report. RANGELEY — The Board of Selectmen unanimously authorized options for single-stream and pay-as-you-throw waste recycling programs to be presented to residents for a public vote. That vote could be scheduled in October. “We’ll need to do a lot of […]
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Maine Forestry Museum thanks volunteers, contributors
RANGELEY — In 2014 the number of businesses and individuals who made significant contributions toward Maine Forestry Museum projects and events by providing time, talent and/or finances were numerous. Below are some of the highlights. MFM’s first primary fundraising event, an auction held on the first Saturday of July, raises money to help with operational […]
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Choir and chorus present Rangeley concert
RANGELEY — Rangeley Friends of the Arts will present The Bangor Area Children’s Choir in a free concert, “The Road Home,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Lakeside Theatre. The concert will include joint presentations with the Rangeley School Chorus under the direction of Erin Smith. Music will range from popular favorites such […]
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Rangeley selectmen appoint assistant, committee member
RANGELEY — Selectmen unanimously voted Monday to appoint Traci Pitt as administrative assistant, based on the recommendation of interim Town Manager Tim Pellerin. The board appointed Jean Stewart to the Budget Committee until June 2016. Selectmen set a public hearing for 5 p.m. Monday, April 6, at the Town Office on construction planned for Main […]
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World Day of Prayer at Buckfield Church BUCKFIELD — The Buckfield Community Church will host the World Day of Prayer at 1 p.m. Friday, March 6. The program will be presented by the North Livermore Baptist Church women. This year the service was written by the women of the Bahamas. It will be heard by […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Washburn claims fifth straight D title with win over Rangeley
The senior guard from Washburn was missing early, and worried about the implications in the Class D state championship game. “I honestly thought I was going to have a rough game after missing those first few shots,” Worcester said. “I know to take it to the rim when I’m missing. Then I’ll gain confidence after […]
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Woman, 79, recovering after she was found lying in road in Rangeley
RANGELEY — A 79-year-old Buxton woman is recovering at a Lewiston hospital after she was found lying in a road in subzero temperatures Tuesday morning in a remote area of Oquossoc Village, police Chief Dennis Leahy said Thursday. The woman was found on Bald Mountain Road, a mile away from her car that was found […]