RANGELEY – Three selectmen heard a plea this week for a donation for local radio station WRGY but took no action. “Over the past four years we have raised $38,000, but it takes $38,000 a year to run,” said Rangeley resident Dale Wilson, speaking on behalf of the station. She said they have come to […]
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Prayer service for Lac-Megantic planned in Rangeley
RANGELEY — Lac-Megantic has been in the thoughts and prayers of many since the train derailment July 6 that killed dozens of residents and devastated the Quebec town, area clergy members said this week. Five churches will hold an interfaith service at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Church of the Good Shepherd to […]
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History that goes way back: Oquossoc museum to host archaeology seminar
OQUOSSOC — Archaeologist Richard Michael Gramly will hold a seminar on Wednesday, Aug. 21, on the Vail Site of early Palaeo-American Indian visits to the Rangeley region. The informal talk will be held at the Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum in Oquossoc, Don Palmer, president of the Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society, said in a […]
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Rangeley elder independence project meeting set for Aug. 14
RANGELEY — A planning meeting for the Rangeley Elder Independence project is set for Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Church of the Good Shepherd. Hosted by Western Maine Community Action and the Franklin County Elder Independence Advisory Board, the session takes place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. It is a follow-up to an informational session held […]
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Evangeline Audrey Forrester
1928 – 2013 BIDDEFORD — Evangeline Audrey Forrester, 85, started her journey as E. Audrey Powers on August 15, 1928, in Rangeley and completed it with our Lord on Thursday, June 25, in Biddeford. Ah, but what a journey. She was educated in Biddeford, completing a high school degree while being raised with her three […]
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Mobile Health Unit outreach FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County has announced its August schedule for Mobile Health Unit outreach events. Staff will be offering services such as blood pressure and cholesterol checks; body composition analysis; information on cancer prevention, nutrition, physical activity and tobacco; one-on-one health counseling; and information and […]
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Oquossoc museum to host archaeology seminar Aug. 21 on the Vail Site
OQUOSSOC — Archaeologist Richard Michael Gramly will hold a seminar on Wednesday, Aug. 21, on the Vail Site of early Palaeo-American Indian visits to the Rangeley region. The informal talk will be held at the Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum in Oquossoc, Don Palmer, president of the Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society, said Wednesday evening […]
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Plans under way to introduce Rangeley’s new school leaders to community
RANGELEY — Members of the community will soon get the opportunity to meet the new superintendent and principal for Rangeley Lakes Regional School. School Board Vice Chairwman Jennifer Farmer reported at Tuesday’s meeting that the Chamber of Commerce, coordinating with the PTA, wants to hold a meet-and-greet event in August for Superintendent Susan Pratt and […]
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Mountain Home Companio production to be shown
RANGELEY — The Mountain Home Companion production is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Lakeside Theater as part of Logging Museum events. Reminiscent of the comedy that Carolyn Smith and Barney Martin brought to the stage in past Winter Diva productions, these two seasoned actors will bring their special brand of humor to […]
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Heritage Trust annual meeting OQUOSSOC — The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust annual meeting will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Rangeley Region Guides & Sportsmen’s Association clubhouse. Logging Museum Hall of Fame RANGELEY — Richard A. Hale will be inducted into the Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum’s Logger’s Hall of […]