Calls to the Maine Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division show an uptick in IRS and other phone scams targeting Mainers (AUGUSTA) The Maine Attorney General’s Office has noticed a recent increase in the number of Mainers calling to report they are the target of phone scams in which someone pretends to be calling to […]
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Newry selectmen name Amy Bernard new Town Administrator
The Board of Selectmen of Newry announced Friday they plan to appoint Amy Bernard as Town Administrator. Bernard, who for the past three years has held the position of Town Manager of Paris, Maine, will join the Newry staff in January 2016. “We are pleased to find someone with Amy’s experience and training,” said Board […]
Winter Market opens for Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, the Farmington Grange on Bridge St. opens its doors to the Farmington Winter Market. Shoppers will find a variety of produce and goods from local farmers, cheesemakers, craftspeople and bakers to bring to the holiday table. Open every Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM, from November to April, the Winter Market […]
Kids Learn How to “Be Well” at Children’s Museum
Portland, ME – The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine has opened a new health exhibit sponsored by The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (BBCH) at Maine Medical Center. The Be Well Center features a child-friendly exam room and ambulance façade filled with stuffed teddy bears, which serve as surrogate patients. Visitors are invited to role play as health […]
HEALTHY HOLIDAYS November 13th – December 31st
HEALTHY HOLIDAYS November 13th – December 31st Stay HEALTHY through the HOLIDAYS! Fitness and Nutrition Program Weekly Workouts, Recipes, Classes, Food Preparation and more! You can do this on your time. Everything will be emailed on Thursday nights for the following week. Why start on a Friday? Don’t wait until Monday… Starting […]
Thanksgiving is a Word of Action Celebrate The Fresh Air Fund’s 140th Summer
This November, many families in North Central Maine are thankful for something special: the gift of their friendship with a New York City child. Each summer, close to 4,000 New York City children from low-income communities visit suburban, rural and small town communities across the Northeast and Canada through The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host […]
November Townhouse Menu
NOVEMBER MENU 2015 RANGELEY TOWNHOUSE MEALSITE PHONE 864-3986 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 11/2 Shepherd’s Pie Rolls Raspberry Surprise 11/3 Baked Ham Mashed Potato Mixed Vegetable Fruit 11/4 Hamburg Steak Oven Potato Carrots Crispy Squares 11/5 Chicken Casserole Cranberry Sauce Cookies 11/6 Baked Haddock Rice Pilaf or Potato Beets Grapenut Pudding 11/9 Mac & Cheese […]
UMF hosts panel of Maine business leaders to help transition from college to career, Nov. 19
FARMINGTON, ME (November 10, 2015)—The University of Maine at Farmington is holding its tenth annual College to Career event to help students, alumni and community members learn what it takes to successfully transition from college to career. This event is free and open to the public and will be held from 3–5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. […]
Andrews is Merit semifinalist
PARIS — An Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School senior has been named one of four area semifinalists in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Benjamin Andrews of Norway will now have the opportunity to continue in the competition to earn one of 7,400, $2,500 merit scholarships that will be offered next spring by the National […]
New ATV club looking for public access
OTISFIELD — A newly formed ATV Club is looking for public road access. A public hearing on the request has been set for Monday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Community Hall opn Route 121. The group – known as the Otisfield Trail Blazers ATV Club – is hoping to get permission to use 7.8 miles of […]