“Stop Making Sense,” the classic Talking Heads 1984 concert film will be showcased on Saturday evening, October 14 at Rangeley’s Lakeside Theater. This special event will benefit the WRGY 90.5FM Lightning Strike Transmitter Fund and features a performance film that is generally considered to be the greatest concert movie of all time. It was selected […]
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report September 30- October 6
All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 09/30/2023 0017hrs, Deputy Elmes responded to a car vs. deer accident on Main Street in Rangeley. Tyler Wellman (29) of Washington DC was driving a 2019 Subaru when the collision occurred. 0845hrs, Deputy Couture responded to a car vs. deer accident on Post Office Road in New […]
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Apple Cider Day at Rainbow School
As part of their Fall curriculum, preschoolers Matilda Kolze, CeCe Grierson, Melody Lemoine, Luke Peters and Loretta Watkin were eager to pick apples and help with the cider making process. After their hard work, the group enjoyed a well-deserved snack of cider and donuts. Fall activities will continue through October, including their annual tradition […]
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Community Concerns and Future Plans Discussed at Selectmen’s Meeting
Community members and officials gathered to discuss various topics affecting the town at the recent Selectmen’s Meeting held on October 2, 2023. Here’s a summary of the key points from the meeting: The meeting commenced at 5:59 p.m. with the declaration of a quorum with one selectperson not present. Andrew Bracey from IEC presented one […]
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Franklin County commission deems Madrid Township bridge not county property
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted October 3rd to confirm that the Schoolhouse Road Bridge in Madrid Township is not owned by the county. Prior to the vote, Madrid Township resident Johanna Richmond said the bridge, which is significantly deteriorated and unsafe, is a county bridge and she has paperwork that shows that the U.S. […]
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Watching
It started at 12 midnight. Then came one o’clock, which slowly slid into two in the morning. I just kept thinking about the seventeen things I wanted to do when daylight got here. I knew full well that one or two of them would indeed take all day. But that mattered not, I wanted them […]
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Property Spotlight: Water Access with Boat Slip on Rangeley Lake
Alpine Acres – WATER ACCESS and protected BOAT SLIP on RANGELEY LAKE! This is a wonderful location with a town maintained gravel road, south facing exposure and water access within walking distance! Work from home with Fidium fiber optic high speed internet. Large deck overlooking Rangeley Lake with power awning for a little shade on […]
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RSU 78 Board Notes
The RSU 78 Board of Education met on September 12, 2023 at the new time of 5:30PM at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School. There was one public comment from middle school science teacher Sarita Crandall who shared her thanks to Jeff LaRochelle and to the Board for the successful renovation of the middle school science […]
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Saddleback Oktoberfest Photo Share
Saddleback celebrated the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 7, 2023. The rain couldn’t stop the fun! Runners braved the rain and wind to race up the mountain. Inside, the fun included, stein hoisting, a pie eating contest, costume contest, live music and lots of German-style food and drink. Special thanks to Morton & Furbish […]