Chesterville’s Select Board discussed water usage concerns, ADA compliance, and preparations for the July 8 special election during its June 19 meeting.
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Mya Laliberte named to Bates College dean’s list
LEWISTON — Mya Laliberte of Rangeley was named to the Dean’s List at Bates College for the winter semester ending in April 2025. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or higher. Laliberte is majoring in Politics and minoring in History at Bates. Located in Lewiston, Maine, Bates is […]
Teens to Trails completes Maine sections of NFCT
FORT KENT — A multiyear collaboration to introduce Maine teens to the woods and waters of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) concluded in Fort Kent on Saturday, June 28. Teens to NFCT is a collaboration between the Maine nonprofit Teens to Trails and the NFCT, which began in 2023 with the goal of completing […]
UMF Outdoor Recreation Hub receives $50,000 workforce development donation
UMF outdoor initiative designed to grow Maine’s four-season outdoor recreation economy.
Rangeley Lake Regional School lists honor students
RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Regional School recently announced the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year. High Honors (All A’s) Grade 6: Madilyn Charette, Evelyn Vryhof Grade 7: Michaela Vryhof, Oliver England Grade 8: Michelle Cerminara, Elyse Kennett Grade 9: Kaylee Bottcher, Rylan Bottger, Emmelyn Smith, Alden Sutherland, Tristram Woodman Grade […]
Bethel filmmaker Rob Banish starts Portland project
After great success with his first movie, ‘Two Fridges,’ Banish is working on a new film, titled ‘Coffee,’ a noir thriller, that he is filming in several Portland locations. The main character is a gambler and is loosely based on his grandfather. A fictional newspaper has a part in the film, too.
Farmington Rotary Club: Caring About Community
Editor’s Note: One in a series of articles spotlighting members of the Farmington Rotary Club in this centennial year. Farmington Rotary is 100 years old this year. It has achieved this milestone through the dedication of members like Terri Winslow. Terri joined Rotary ten years ago and has committed herself to the club’s ideals. She […]
West Paris Water District taking steps toward solvency
Town officials and contractors expressed concern that the district’s water reservoir has been only half-full and may not have enough water to save a burning building.
Jay finalizes new contracts with employees
Town department heads will get a 5% wage increase as of July 1, town manager gets a salary increase and a three-year contract, and permanent part-time employees get a 5% wage increase.
Farmington selectmen to get computers to save paper, money and time
The purpose is to save the town money in both staff work and printing out paper packets for Select Board members.