FARMINGTON — EveryBody is on the move in Franklin County. The campaign that encourages kids and teens in Franklin County to get out, get moving, and try something new has just launched a website: EveryBodyOnTheMove.org. EveryBodyOnTheMove.org encourages kids (and their parents) to find out about physical activities happening in Franklin County that are enjoyable and […]
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Reich Museum to hold Hike-A-Thon to benefit kids’ programs
RANGELEY — The Wilhelm Reich Museum will hold a Hike-A-Thon at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, on the trails at Orgonon to benefit its Hands-On Children’s Activity Program. Prizes and refreshment will be included at the museum’s conference center on Dodge Pond Road where the Hike-A-Thon will start. The money raised will be used to […]
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Rangeley gives preliminary approval for ATV link
RANGELEY — The Board of Selectmen endorsed a request from local and neighboring ATV riders for an extension to local trails that would allow access to businesses in downtown Oquossoc. The extension allows ATVs to use a section of Route 17 from the Beamish Tract to Rangeley Avenue West. Selectmen will forward a letter of […]
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Stanford health series coming to Franklin County
The nationally recognized Living Well for Better Health series is coming to two Franklin County locations this spring, Rangeley Family Medicine and Strong Area Health Care. Created by the Stanford School of Medicine, this class is designed to better the health of individuals with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, chronic pain, and high blood pressure. […]
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Crochet sessions start May 6 STARKS — Crocheting Made Easy will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20 and 27, at 11 Locke Hill Road, next to the United in Christ Presbyterian Church. Fee is $30 for the full session, $10 for one session, sliding fee scale. Learn the basics […]
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H.S. softball: Buckfield edges Rangeley
BUCKFIELD — Sometimes softball pitchers not only rely on a tireless arm but also nerves of steel. There were moments Tuesday that Buckfield pitcher Amber Arsenault needed to settle her stress level a little bit. When she did, the junior hurler was at her best. Despite facing a couple of Rangeley threats, Arsenault was stellar […]
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Rangeley man accused of threatening to kill landlord, police
RANGELEY — A local man is accused of threatening to kill his landlord and police late Friday night, police Chief Dennis Leahy said Monday. Officer Ron Wood arrested Michael Ford, 43, of Rangeley on a misdemeanor charge of terrorizing, he said Monday. Leahy had been dealing with Ford and a landlord of an apartment building […]
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Military notes
GREAT LAKES, Ill. — Navy Seaman Apprentice Scott C. Pierce, son of Sheldon D. Stanley of Auburn and Vanessa J. Pierce of Turner, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command. During the eight-week program, Pierce completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, […]
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Western Class D softball: Lakers, Bucks looking to move up
Buckfield and Rangeley should be in contention in Western D once again. Both the Bucks and Lakers lost in the semifinals last spring. Buckfield was the fourth seed after going 6-10. The Bucks expect to improve on that with eight seniors returning. The Bucks are led by Kelly Charity, McKayla Darling, Arrabine Dunn, Hannah Gallant, […]