FARMINGTON — Area police departments are participating in Saturday’s statewide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, held in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency. The program gives the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April […]
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Assistant principal position eliminated at Rangeley
RANGELEY — In a reversal of its decision at the March 26 meeting, the Rangeley School Board voted 9-1 Tuesday to eliminate the combined position of assistant principal and athletic director. Two board members were absent. Tuesday’s vote was called when it was learned that counting abstentions in the earlier vote is contrary to Robert’s […]
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Rangeley selectmen hear bid proposals, renew liquor licenses
RANGELEY — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday heard discussion on bids for three projects and renewed several liquor licenses. Before the Pledge of Allegiance, there was a moment of silence for victims of the bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday. In the absence of Town Manager Tim Kane, Tiki White began discussion of […]
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High school softball preview
Eastern A Cony and Brewer continued to be among the top programs in Class A last season and should maintain that trend. Bangor should be solid as well. Oxford Hills reached the semifinals before losing to Cony. The Vikings return pitcher Crystal West and catcher Annika Kahkonen. Anna Winslow, Abby Bernier, Jordyn Sanborn and Angel […]
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Savvy Caregiver Training planned for region
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will hold Savvy Caregiver training at several locations in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. The training will help those caring for a family member with dementia learn how to take care of themselves, reduce stress and communicate more easily with their loved one. This is a free six-week workshop, with each session […]
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Ice out contest is now open PHILLIPS — The third annual Toothaker Pond Ice Out Contest is officially open. Predictions can be registered for $2 a ticket. Tickets are available at Phillips Hardware, 5K Pizza and Camden National Bank. Dora Dill and her daughter, Celeste Reid, are also selling tickets. They may be contacted at […]
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Assistant principal position survives close vote in Rangeley
RANGELEY — The Rangeley School Board voted by a narrow margin Tuesday to retain the assistant principal position. The outcome required calculation of weighted votes, a procedure not needed with clear majorities. Many teachers and some parents spoke in favor of retaining the position for its value to students and its useful continuity for the […]
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Homemakers plan craft day WILTON — Wilton Day Homemakers craft day to benefit Buttons for Babes will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 21, at St. Luke’s Church. All are welcome to attend. For more information or to join the group, call Becky at 778-0673 mornings only or Hazel at 645-2423. Maranacook bluegrass concert […]
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Student trips OK’d by Rangeley board
RANGELEY — The School Board approved three student field trips at its meeting Tuesday night. Kelsey Orestis, geography teacher at Rangeley Lakes Regional School, outlined features of the trip to Quebec City for eighth-graders, a tradition Principal Sherry Connally started 25 years ago. The trip highlights the history and culture of Quebec and its links […]
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First Rangeley Moose Dash, snowshoe races Sunday
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Trails Center will host its first Rangeley Moose Dash on Sunday at the center’s site on Saddleback Mountain Road. The event is sanctioned by the U.S. Snowshoe Association. There are four race categories. There is also a 5K untimed tour division. The first race is a Kids 1K Fun Run, […]