HARRISON — Discover the hidden history of a remarkable local woman in “Cloe Perley: Woman of Color”, presented by local author Caroline D. Grimm on Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. Cloe Perley, a Black woman who lived with the Perley family of South Bridgton in the founding days of Pondicherry, was brought here from […]
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Young string players shine at Fayette spring concert
Students showcased their musical talents on violin and cello May 28 in Fayette.
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Author Chris Van Dusen to visit Rangeley library
RANGELEY — Maine children’s author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen will be at the Rangeley Public Library on Wednesday, July 2, at 11 a.m. Children (and their accompanying adults) are invited to come visit with Chris as he shows some of his artwork and some of his books. He will read one or two of […]
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Rangeley Congregational Church awards $7,500 in scholarships
RANGELEY — Each year the Rangeley Congregational Church supports students in our congregation who are seeking a post-secondary education. This past year the scholarship committee was made up of Marge Miller, Joann Bean and Mary Richards as chair. The committee is excited to announce RCC’s continuing support of three deserving students. The three students include […]
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Rangeley library receives McDavitt Family donation
RANGELEY — The McDavitt Family Charitable Trust has honored the Rangeley Public Library with a generous donation in memory of Katherine Emily McDavitt. Kathy was the 1980 valedictorian for Rangeley Regional High School. She was an amazing and caring classmate and creative member of her class who participated in activities at Rangeley School that included […]
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Oxford Cty Special Olympics recipient of student athlete’s grant
OXFORD — Oxford Hills native and Gatorade Maine, Girls Basketball Player of the Year, 2025 Ella Pelletier, awarded Oxford County Special Olympics with a $1,000 grant to help local Special Olympic athletes participate in sporting events throughout the year, covering training costs, purchasing equipment needed for events and provide the opportunity for social inclusion. Special […]
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Oxford’s Mission Working Dogs making profound impact
OXFORD — Doug, a trained and experienced dog with a habit of bringing smiles to the humans lucky enough to encounter him, happily gripped a large, ceremonial Norway Savings Bank check in his teeth and sat relaxed as the camera snapped a picture on a beautiful spring afternoon. “This whole organization is incredible,” said Mike […]
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Art exhibit, reception set in Norway
NORWAY — Visitors to the Norway Memorial Library can enjoy an art exhibit in the reference room. “Seizing the Moment: 12 Landscapes” features paintings by Kevin Daley. Kevin lives in West Paris and maintains a studio there as well as his camp in Hartland, Maine. He works primarily in oils and is an avid […]
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Herley exhibit at Norway Brewing Company extended
NORWAY — Visit Norway Brewing Company at 237 Main Street in Norway to view an exhibit of works collected by Peter and Jean Millett Herley spanning the past forty or so years. The exhibit has been extended to be on display throughout the month of June. Peter grew up in New Jersey. Jean grew up […]
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CNA trainees recognized at Oxford Hills ceremony
PARIS — On Wednesday, May 21, eight Certified Nursing Assistants were recognized and pinned in front of over 60 family members and friends at the Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education CNA pinning ceremony. This was the first class to take the completely revised state of Maine CNA examination. Everyone passed the 50-question test. […]