STATE — Communities from Florida to North Carolina have been devastated by Hurricane Helene. More than 200 people are known to have died as a result of the storm, with more than half of the deaths occurring in North Carolina. Hundreds more are still missing. Families are in urgent need of support as they face […]
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Safe Voices to honor Augusta Resident J.J. Jackson Oct. 24
LEWISTON — Safe Voices, the domestic violence and sex trafficking resource center serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, will honor Augusta resident and Gardiner native J.J. Jackson as one of two awardees at the agency’s Fall Fête and Community Awards on Oct. 24. Jackson will receive the agency’s Shining Star Staff Award for his dedication […]
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UMF invites public to events celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington, which is located on Wabanaki land, celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with the following events: Wednesday, Oct.16 Indigenous-Themed “Not Quite a Free Lunch” 12 p.m. to 2.p.m., UMF South Dining Hall, Olsen Student Center UMF’s Sodexo Dining Services will offer a festive Indigenous-themed lunch. Open to the public. […]
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Rangeley Junior Guides 2024 Summer Season Ends
The Rangeley Junior Guides summer program completed another successful and engaging year. Both the basic and advanced groups were involved in ambitious and challenging indoor and outdoor learning experiences. Our Basic Program explores the habitat of Maine’s native animals, offering hands-on exploration of tracks, skulls, jaws, teeth and pelts. Experts mentored the group in the […]
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Thank you NorthStar
To the Editor: Good afternoon, I would like to publicly thank Justin and Harold of North Star EMS stationed in Rangeley, the Rangeley Fire Department, the Maine Warden Service and the Border Patrol Staff for their rescue and their medical treatment of a friend who was injured in a fall on Bald Mountain in Oquossoc […]
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Snap Shots in Time
The experts are saying we have a La Niña inspired winter on the way, thanks to warmer than average surface temperatures in the eastern equatorial Pacific. La Niña winters often mean warmer than average temperatures across the southern U.S. and cooler than average temperatures across the northern U.S. I will only add that we have […]
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MaineHealth Pediatrics Farmington: Site of Distinction
FARMINGTON — MaineHealth Pediatrics Farmington has achieved recognition as a 2024 Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 Site of Distinction. It is being recognized for demonstrating its commitment to the 5-2-1-0 program and the community by successfully implementing the following three strategies: • Promoting the key message by hanging 5-2-1-0 posters in the waiting room and in all […]
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Sidney Wade offers free poetry workshop at Rangeley Public Library Oct. 19
RANGELEY — When was the last time you wrote someone a letter? Or received one? When was the last time you truly communicated with someone you didn’t already know? Letters are a vital ritual of connection, a communication that extends beyond the words or message themselves to encompass an entire range of sensory experiences. […]
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Turkey shoot scheduled
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Guides and Sportsmen’s Association 15th Annual Turkey Shoot is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. Registration is from 10 to 11 a.m. No additional shooters accepted after close of registration. Shotgun Competition: Using a .410 shotgun and ammo provided by RRG&SA, The Magic BB closest to the bullseye wins […]