Stephanie Dellavalle

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August 18, 2023

The Drowsy Chaperone- A Smashing Success

Another successful Erin Smith-directed musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone, was a smash success at the RFA’s Lakeside Theater for the dates of July 27, 28, 30 and 31. It received a rousing response from each audience, clearly agreeing that there was nothing drowsy happening on this Broadway-infused stage. Erin had been wanting to bring Drowsy to life […]
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August 18, 2023

MaineCF grants available for arts initiatives

ELLSWORTH & PORTLAND – Arts organizations throughout the state may be eligible for grants from two Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) grant programs. Maine Expansion Arts and the Maine Theater Fund are accepting online proposals from arts organizations and for arts-related programming throughout the state. Maine Expansion Arts supports arts organizations serving rural communities and those led by […]
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August 18, 2023

UMaine Extension accepting applications for Master Gardener Volunteer training

Orono, Maine — Mainers looking to learn more about gardening and volunteering in their community can do so by becoming a certified Master Gardener Volunteer. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is now accepting applications for the Master Gardener Volunteers training program that begins in October. The 2023–24 Master Gardener Volunteer training includes online self-paced learning modules coupled […]
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August 18, 2023

A Special Night at the Guides

The Rangeley Guides and Sportsmen’s Association held their annual membership potluck on July 20th. Highlighting the evening was a presentation by RLRS sixth grade science teacher Sarita Crandall, assisted by student Kala Brewer, of this past springs “Fish Friends” project. A program of the Atlantic Salmon Federation, the project entailed the raising of eyed […]
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August 18, 2023

New law impacting boaters, paddlers, anglers, and any other watercraft users

To reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species in Maine, a law was passed by Maine Legislature that requires boaters to take specific actions to encourage water to drain from their watercraft prior to entering a water body or leaving a launch site (PUBLIC LAW 2023 CHAPTER 190). Aquatic invasive species are any fish, wildlife, […]
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August 18, 2023

Department of IFW purchases over 700 acres in Rangeley for a wildlife management area

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife announced Friday that it has finalized the purchase of over 700 acres of undeveloped land, creating a wildlife management area and a fishery. The area features over 600 acres of prime deer wintering habitat, and shore frontage on Ross Pond, which contains a wild, self-sustaining brook trout […]
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August 18, 2023

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report August 5th- 11th, 2023

All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 08/05/2023 0922hrs, Deputy Gray received a 911 call on East Kennebago Trail in Eustis. This was just a hiker who dialed accidentally. 1036hrs, Deputy Gray and Sgt. Bean provided traffic control for the Eustis Parade. 1217hrs, Deputy Morgan investigated a violation of a protection order on Zions […]
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August 18, 2023

Rangeley Fire Assoc. Golf Tourney Results

On Sunday, August 6th the Rangeley Firefighters Association held their 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Mingo Springs Golf Course with a 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start. There were 14 teams that participated in a fun filled day which included prizes for all of the winners, a general raffle with lots of items and a Silent Auction. […]
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August 18, 2023

Western Maine Audubon presents: Owls of Maine and the Maine Owl Pellet Project Talk by Zach Olson

Western Maine Audubon is pleased to announce a nature talk titled Owls of Maine and the Maine Owl Pellet Project on Wednesday, September 13 at 7 p.m. in the Thomas Auditorium of Preble Hall on the campus of UMF. The presentation, which is free to the public, will be given by Associate Professor of Animal […]
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August 18, 2023

Thumbs Way up to JUST ONE DAY 2023

THUMBS WAY UP to Craig Sargent and the dozens of folks and businesses that joined forces to renovate homes on Oquossoc Ave. on Just One Day. I’d like to share these words Rev. Tony MacNaughton spoke on the onset of the worthwhile day to the group of volunteers on the morning of July 19th. “Craig […]