RANGELEY — Selectmen granted a liquor license Tuesday to Randall Belanger of Helaire Catering for his new restaurant, 45th Parallel. The decision followed a public hearing. The restaurant is in the former Sunset Grill space at the Saddleback Inn on Main Street. The 45th Parallel will feature barbecue and Southern dishes with a New Orleans […]
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Rangeley school board approves senior class trip to Orlando
RANGELEY — The School Board on Tuesday unanimously approved the senior class trip to Orlando, Fla., in April. The seven students in the class, plus two chaperons, will leave April 2 and return April 6, missing 2½ days of classes. Senior adviser Kate Philbrick turned the presentation over to student board member Tala Ferguson, who […]
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Coalition offers flu shots FARMINGTON — Starting Oct. 11, Healthy Community Coalition staff will be available to administer the influenza vaccine (flu shot) at the following sites. Friday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rangeley IGA. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Otis Federal Credit Union, Jay. Thursday, Oct. 17, 4 to 6 […]
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Breast cancer awareness FARMINGTON — As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Healthy Community Coalition is offering five breast cancer awareness events throughout Franklin County through the generosity of funding from the Avon Breast Health Outreach Program. In conjunction with area providers and the Martha B. Webber Breast Center staff, HCC staff […]
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Former Lakeside Theater new home for Rangeley Friends of the Arts
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has announced the acquisition of the Lakeside Theater on Main Street as a headquarters and performance space for the organization. Space at the familiar building was expanded by moving a nearby barn and attaching it to the rear of the theater. The barn provides a stage-left exit, […]
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Community Kitchen INDUSTRY — Industry Community Kitchen will hold the following events. Community socials will be held at 2 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 10 and 24, at Industry Town Hall. A harvest dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Industry Town Hall. Donations are gratefully accepted. For information call 320-5899. […]
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Tri Town Seniors to meet Oct. 28 JAY — On Monday the Tri Town Seniors met at St. Rose Parish Hall at with Pat Couture, vice president, presiding. After opening ceremonies George Doiron sang “My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You” for the group. Everyone was reminded to bring their ideas for the Halloween meal on […]
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Logging Museum plans expanded Apple Harvest Fest
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Logging Museum’s Apple Harvest Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Church of the Good Shepherd on Main Street. All under one roof will be a logging display, Bakewell Cream biscuits, beef stew, vegetarian stew, apple crisp, German-themed breakfast brunch, children’s pumpkin theme activity […]
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H.S. boys’ soccer: Bucks blank Lakers
BUCKFIELD — After many near misses and close calls in the first 40 minutes Thursday, it took one singular shot in the second half. The Buckfield boys’ soccer team struggled through a lackluster first half against a hustling Rangeley club. The Bucks had some quality chances but failed to finish. It left them scoreless at […]
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Phillips woman named Rangeley town manager
RANGELEY — Tiki White of Phillips is the new town manager. She was named acting town manager after Tim Kane resigned July 19 to take a school superintendent’s position in Washington County. He was appointed town manager in May 2011, coming from Concord, Vt. The Board of Selectpersons voted 3-2 at a special meeting Monday […]