HEBRON — Bri Merrill was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 12 years old and has been waging a battle against it ever since. Now a sophomore at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, the Hebron resident is facing her next challenge in the form of a condition that affects the nerve endings in her stomach: […]
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Brunswick and Rangeley Lake students win Congressional Art Competition
AUGUSTA, ME– The winners of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition are Galen Gaze of Brunswick and Isobel Straub of Rangeley, Maine. The Congressional Art Competition takes place each spring, when the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since this competition […]
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Biathlon at Robert’s Farm to be rescheduled
NORWAY — A Biathlon scheduled at Roberts Farm Preserve Saturday, Feb. 11, was cancelled for a lack of confidence in weather conditions. The biathlon is sponsored by the Western Foothills Land Trust Program. Coordinator Kelly Hodgkins hopes to reschedule it for early March. “We are one of the few groups in the state doing biathlons. […]
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Streaked Mountain may be moving
PARIS — Some SAD 17 directors say it’s time to close the door of the 164- year-old Streaked Mountain School house in Norway. The full board is expected to hear a proposal at its March 5 meeting on what it would cost to move the students and staff from Streaked Mountain School in Norway to a […]
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Pierce joins Celtics legends as team retires his No. 34
BOSTON (AP) — Paul Pierce used to walk onto the court at TD Garden and imagine seeing his number hanging from the rafters. “The Truth” doesn’t have to dream about that day anymore. The Celtics retired Pierce’s No. 34 on Sunday following the Celtics’ 121-99 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He became the 23rd person […]
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Great Feedback of BikeMaine Visit to Rangeley!
Bicycle Coalition of Maine Executive Director John Williams shared some positive feedback from the two day BikeMaine visit to Rangeley in September at the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting held on January 31st. BikeMaine promotes bicycling through a week-long tour celebrating Maine people, places and culture and features a different route and region […]
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Points of View Book Club at Orono Public Library
The Orono Public Library, located at 39 Pine Street, is offering a Points of View Book Group. This is a series developed on the culture and life of the Islamic world, representing what we don’t see in the news. No library card is needed, and books will be provided. This series is provided by the […]
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RLHT Announces Volunteers of the Year
Rangeley, ME – Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is pleased to announce Volunteer of the Year award has been awarded jointly to Scott Ash and Andrew Ash of AJs Cycles, for their amazing contribution to our work throughout the year. With their noted multiple talents and expertise, the Ashes have assisted RLHT in a variety […]
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Warmth and healing for veterans, one quilt at a time
NORWAY — On Feb. 3, Barbara Daigle, owner of Sew Orchid Design on Main Street will be holding an “sew-day” in the town office community room. Much more than a simple sewing circle, Daigle is gearing up for an event to cloak veterans in large, warm, patriotic and hand made quilts. One veteran will be honored […]
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Jackman residents say town manager’s racial comments don’t represent them
JACKMAN — The people of Jackman hope the select board will do the right thing. The small tourist town has been under scrutiny since Town Manager Tom Kawczynski’s white separatist, anti-Islamic and misogynistic comments were first published by media outlets Friday. The posts on Kawczynski’s Facebook page and Gab, an alt-right social media network, range […]