Blood drive at Elks Lodge FARMINGTON — An American Red Cross blood drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Farmington Elks Lodge, 120 School St. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS. Arts, Crafts Assoc. meeting FARMINGTON — The first fall meeting of the Franklin County Arts […]
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Selectmen award bid for stormwater pond
RANGELEY — The Board of Selectmen awarded the maintenance for the town’s stormwater pond to M & H Construction at Monday’s meeting. The winning bid was $24,989. The only other bid was from E.L. Vining for $48,717. The board’s original estimate for the project was $25,000. The pond operates as a trap to settle out […]
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Gagnon’s goal rescues Blue Devils
PARIS — Freshman Kajha Gagnon scored on a free kick from 24 yards out with 26 minutes left in regulation to give Lewiston a 1-0 win over Oxford Hills in girls’ soccer action Tuesday. The Blue Devils (2-3) outpaced the Vikings (1-2-1) in shots with a 14-8 margin. Goalie Annika Kakonen made eight saves for […]
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Museum offers Franklin County residents free admission
RANGELEY — The Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum is offering free admission to all residents of Franklin County from Sept. 17 through Columbus Day, Oct. 13. The popular museum on the corner of Routes 4 and 17 in Oquossoc Village will close its doors for the season on Columbus Day after enjoying a record year in […]
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Maine bear hunt going well for some tagging stations
RUMFORD — Maine’s bear hunting season over bait ends Saturday, Sept. 20. Depending on how people vote in November on the Maine bear hunting referendum, it could be the last season. The citizen-initiated referendum, known as Question 1, will appear on the ballot Nov. 4. The referendum asks: “Do you want to make it a […]
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Rangeley featured at Farmington Fair Museum
FARMINGTON — Rangeley is the year’s featured town for the Farmington Fair Museum, Ron Pratt, president of the Agricultural and Historical Museums said Wednesday. Local towns take turns displaying their history for a week at the fair, he said. The fair museum is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day of the fair, […]
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Rangeley School Board welcomes back students
RANGELEY — A sentiment expressed by Superintendent Sue Pratt and Principal Charles Brown and echoed by school board members was that it’s great to have students and staff back at the school and to be back at work. “We stay busy during the summer,” Brown said, “but it’s better with the kids because they’re the […]
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Zoning plan for Rangeley region subject of meeting
RANGELEY — The state Land Use Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, Sept. 9, to hear public comments on the Prospective Zoning Plan for the region. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at The Rangeley Inn & Tavern. The commission has analyzed permitting data from 1986 through 2013 in the 10 plantations and townships covered […]
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H.S. soccer notebook: Change of scenery for Dow
Former Lewiston High School head coach Butch Dow was in search of a coaching opportunity this fall. The longtime coach found a place in Monmouth. He was hired as the junior varsity coach for the Mustangs. “It’s basically as a goaltender coach right now because the JV’s numbers are down,” Dow said. It has allowed […]
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Dates announced for hazardous waste collection in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — The annual Household Hazardous Waste collection events for Franklin County residents have been scheduled for September. Household chemicals that have been sitting under kitchen sinks or in basements and garages for many years can be brought to the collections to be held in Carrabassett Valley, Jay, Kingfield, Rangeley, and Wilton. Kingfield: Friday, Sept. […]