Certified swim instructor Makayla LaCombe, of West Paris, teaches Woodstock-area children to swim each summer — even the smaller ones who don’t want to go under the water.
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Tensions in Wilton highlight challenges facing Maine ATVers
As ridership has grown, so have debates around trail maintenance, access and rider behavior.
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South Paris man dies after being hit during private fireworks display
Joseph Hennessey was “struck and killed by a projectile discharged by a mini cannon at the time of the fireworks display,” the State Police said.
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Chesterville board reviews security plans, prepares for Fun Day
The Chesterville Select Board discussed town office security cameras and finalized plans for the 2024=5 Chesterville Fun Day.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
August hikes and paddles with Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition
REGION — Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition, or T.R.A.C., is an informal gathering of like-minded people who share the desire to hike, paddle and bike in the healing environs of our surroundings. The group meets twice weekly through September for group hikes, bikes and paddles. On Tuesdays, the group meets at 8 a.m. in the […]
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Cascade Stream, a gem of the Rangeley region
We hope you enjoy the following three stories taken from the pages of the August 6, 1896, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES NEWSPAPER. The first shares information about Cascade Stream Gorge, which today is conserved by the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust and remains to this day an absolute must see natural wonder. The next shares […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
UMF Emery Community Arts Center presents free Lumos concert
FARMINGTON – The UMF Emery Community Arts Center is inviting the public to enjoy an evening of live music on Friday, August 8, at 7 p.m., featuring the sounds of Lumus. The concert will take place on the Emery lawn and is free and open to the public. Audience members are welcome to bring lawn […]
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St. Luke’s Lobster Roll Bag Lunch sale set
WILTON — St. Luke’s Episcopal Church returns with our famous lobster roll bagged lunches for the Wilton Blueberry Festival. Saturday, August 2, beginning at 11 am. Sales are by pre-order for pick-up or by walk-up until sold out (cash or check only). Lunches include a fresh, clear meat lobster roll with chips, a homemade brownie, […]
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Franklin County reallocates $60,000 to IT budget to cover expenses related to February cyberattack
The insurance deductible was $50,000 and uncovered expenses were $9,681.81, county Administrator Amy Bernard said.
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Androscoggin Land Trust hopes to connect the Jay trail system
The goal is to connect trails at French Falls Park with more than 120 acres of recreation property behind the Spruce Mountain schools in Jay.