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Fatal Crash in Dallas Plantation

DALLAS PLANTATION — A Rangeley woman died Friday, October 13th after her vehicle went off state Route 16 at the intersection of Redington Road, struck a tree and rolled down an embankment into Redington Stream. Driver Deborah Ryder, 70, of Rangeley, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release from Shannon Moss, […]

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Community Concerns, Law Enforcement, and Signage in Focus at Selectmen’s Meeting

The latest Selectmen’s Meeting, held on October 16, 2023, saw a diverse range of topics discussed, reflecting the community’s concerns and aspirations. Here’s a snapshot of the key highlights from the meeting. The meeting commenced with the announcement that Selectman Ethan Shaffer was absent, but a quorum was present. Sheriff Scott Nichols was a prominent […]

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Dan’s Data: September

Temperature Maximum: 84° Date: 9/6 Minimum: 29° Date: 9/28 Average True Temp: 52.93333° Precipitation Total for month: 3.57″ Greatest: 2.42″ Date: 9/19 Daily Average: 0.119” Year to Date:38.89” Wind Peak: 44 mph Date: 9/17 Average Peak 11.6 mph Barometric Pressure High: 30.2 Date: 9/26 Wind Chill Low: 36° Date: 9/1 Humidity Average: 69.66667 Data is […]

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Guest OP/ED: Maine cannot afford to not invest in its public university infrastructure

For decades, the University of Maine System has seriously underinvested in its statewide physical plant. More than half of academic spaces and three-quarters of residence halls have not undergone real renovation since students used slide rules. Classrooms are not conducive to 21st-century workforce preparation. Research labs lack the capacity to meet industry innovation needs. And […]