RANGELEY — The School Board honored retiring Principal Sherry Connally at Tuesday’s meeting. Chairman Pam Ellis presented Connally with a framed certificate of thanks and appreciation, noting she had received a present and a gift certificate from the board at her farewell dinner. Connally described meeting with the new RSU 78 superintendent, Susan Pratt, and […]
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New restaurant to open in Rangeley
RANGELEY — Forks in the Air Mountain Bistro will open in Rangeley on July 1. The new restaurant offers small plates and entrees showcasing the Rangeley Lakes region through fresh ingredients from Maine. Mike Kupstas, Forks in the Air founder and a restaurant industry veteran, is joined by general manager Karen Seaman, a Rangeley native […]
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Orgonon opens for the season on July 3
RANGELEY — Orgonon, The Wilhelm Reich Museum on Dodge Pond Road, will open for the season on Wednesday, July 3. Orgonon has joined the over 2,000 museums nationwide in becoming a Blue Star Museum, which means active duty service members and their families will be welcomed free of charge during the summer months when the […]
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Well done- Student achievements
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Meghan Murphy of Winthrop qualified for the spring 2013 dean’s list at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Meghan is enrolled in the music business program. She is a 2011 graduate […]
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Selectmen accept resignation of Rangeley Town Manager
RANGELEY — The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday to accept the letter of resignation from Town Manager Tim Kane. Kane, who sent his letter to the board last Thursday, is leaving to accept a position of school superintendent in Washington County. His last day of work in Rangeley will be July 19. Following a brief […]
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State dismisses sex charges against Rumford man
FARMINGTON — The state has dismissed sex charges against a former Rangeley man who has been in jail since his arrest in December. David A. Paquette, 35, of Rumford had faced felony charges of unlawful sexual contact sexual misconduct against a child under 12. The case was dismissed Monday pending further investigation, Assistant District Attorney […]
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Rangeley considers improvements to school building
RANGELEY — The School Board on Tuesday accepted an architectural firm’s report that outlines options for renovating or replacing Rangeley Lakes Regional School. The two-story building was constructed in 1977 and houses about 200 students in grades kindergarten to 12, Superintendent Brian Foster said by phone Wednesday night. He said the purpose of the firm’s […]
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Franklin County Educators meet FARMINGTON — The next meeting of the Franklin County Educators will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 17, in the North Dining Hall of UMF. Lunch will be salads, mini-sandwiches and dessert for $10. The program will be entertainment by Bill Burlinghoff and his folk music. He will honor as […]
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Knights’ free public supper JAY — This month’s free public supper will be held Saturday, June 8, at the Knights of Columbus hall on Main Street. Doors open at noon and serving is 4:30 to 6 p.m. Menu will be spaghetti and meatballs, beef and barley soup, salad, vegetables, dessert and drinks. The friend of […]