COUNTY — “My husband shot himself in the head! What do I do?” This was just one of the things Cammie Sprague, a shift supervisor, heard when she answered the phone at the Oxford County Regional Communications Center (OCRCC), “911-what is the address of your emergency?” Another call, a grandmother hysterically saying she found her granddaughter […]
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Susan Collins to ‘carefully’ scrutinize Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said she’s going to conduct a “careful, thorough vetting” of President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. Trump announced Monday night that he’s selected Brett Kavanaugh, a solidly conservative judge, to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. Collins statement read: “Judge Kavanaugh has impressive credentials and extensive experience, having […]
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CORRECTION:
HIKING TRAILS- The Rangeley Highlander Summer Guide listed the following hiking trail: ROUND TOP Round Top area hiking trail is PRIVATE and is CLOSED to the PUBLIC. Please respect the owner’s wishes! Thank you!
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Livermore Falls man’s home burns same day his wife dies
LIVERMORE FALLS (WGME) – A fire broke out Tuesday evening at a retired dentist’s home on Park Street. The retired dentist says Tuesday couldn’t get any worse. Earlier, his sick wife died, and now his home caught fire. He says he was inside with his sister-in-law when he smelled something funny, so they got out and […]
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Flash flood warning issued for Franklin and Oxford counties
Thursday’s rain has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning for Franklin, Oxford and Somerset counties in Maine. Showers and thunderstorms may produce flash flooding as well as minor river flooding on the streams and rivers in the area, according to the NWS. The NWS warning affects — but is not limited to […]
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Legislature passes sweeping medical marijuana reform bill
The Maine Senate and House voted Tuesday night to pass a sweeping medical marijuana reform bill that overhauls the caregiver system. The bill, which now goes to Gov.Paul LePage, would let caregivers expand their business operations. For example, they could hire more than one worker, and sell up to 30 percent of their harvest to […]
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For diners in southern Maine, gourmet burger trend sizzling hot
First came Five Guys. It was 2011, and the fast-casual restaurant wave that spans Panera Bread to Chipotle hit the Old Port with one of several national chains built on elevating the fast-food-style burger with fresh ingredients and custom toppings, but served just as quickly. Next was B.Good, a smaller, Boston-based chain that opened a […]
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Two Great Evenings of Music in Rangeley
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts (RFA) presents two world-class musical experiences in Rangeley during the week of Independence Day. On Tuesday, July 3 at 7 PM, Sami Stevens, Jazz Vocalist, will perform at the RFA Lakeside Theater, and on Thursday, July 5 at 7 PM, Julian Gargiulo – Pianist, will perform at the Church of the […]
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Schooner Estates “The Longest Day”
Schooner Estates “The Longest Day” Events for the Alzheimer’s Association on Thursday, June 21st Auburn, Maine – Among the charities that the staff and residents at Schooner Estates Senior Living Community regularly raise money for, the Alzheimer’s Foundation is a favorite. “Everyone who lives or works here has been touched by dementia,” Says Mark Prevost, […]
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Video: Maine pooch befriends baby moose
WALLAGRASS (WGME) — A dog named Leo befriended a baby moose in Wallagrass last week. Shannon Lugdon, Leo’s owner, spotted the calf last week. Wardens told her the baby moose, who Lugdon named Maggie, was just 6-days-old. “Two phenomenal wardens, Adrian and Nick, came over and we helped Miss Maggie back down to the brook […]