Voters’ rights should never be taken away on the whims of politicians. For almost 40 years, Maine citizens have had the right to register and vote on the same day. Now, the Republican-led Maine Legislature, with no cases of voter fraud, has taken that right away. I will vote “yes” on Question 1 to restore […]
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Rangeley center focuses on fitness for kids
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Fitness Center located at The Rangeley Region Health and Wellness Pavilion has announced that there has been a rise in the presence of youths at the facility. With more than 10 programs offered throughout the year, the facility is averaging around 92 student contacts per week. Currently the fitness center is […]
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Restore right to vote
For almost 40 years, Mainers have been able to show up on Election Day and vote because the state of Maine had a law that permitted registering to vote on Election Day. The result is that Maine has one of the best voter turnouts in the country. That law was overturned by the Legislature this […]
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Ray Cornils to present organ concert
RANGELEY — The Church of the Good Shepherd will host an organ concert by Ray Cornils at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. Donations accepted at the door. Cornils is the municipal organist (www.foko.org) for the City of Portland, a post which he has held since 1990. He presides over America’s first municipal organ, (101 ranks […]
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Stargazers invite residents to star party
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Star Gazers Group will hold a Star Party from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the Wilhelm Reich Science Center and Museum. The evening will allow for a chance to meet and celebrate science. An introductory program to promote astronomy activities in the Rangeley region will take place. Retired […]
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Students adopt trail as community project
RANGELEY — Mingo Springs Golf Course is partnering with the Rangeley Lakes Regional School fourth and fifth grade enrichment reading classes for the 2011-2012 academic year. The students and their teacher, Shirley Schrader, have adopted the Mingo Springs Trail and Bird Walk as a year-long educational and community service project. A birdhouse-building workshop for each […]
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Fall finale weekend to include fashion show, auction
RANGELEY — A fall finale weekend of events on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22 and 23, will include a fashion show and auction on Saturday followed by a golf ball drop on Sunday, along with numerous other activities throughout the weekend. All proceeds will benefit Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County, an affiliate of […]
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Foliage color now peaking in Western Maine
RUMFORD — Drivers and homeowners in Western Maine already know that peak foliage color has arrived and with it, more rain and fog. The Maine Forest Service and state park rangers are seeing peak leaf color or at least 75 percent color change in Rangeley, Kingfield, Farmington, Rumford and Bethel, according to the fifth 2011 […]
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SeniorsPlus hosting Medicare specialists
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the area agency on aging based in Lewiston, is now taking appointments to help seniors with Medicare Part D Annual Enrollment which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Medicare D plans change each year and the plan that worked last year may not be one’s best choice for the upcoming year. […]
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Rangeley artist makes creations from driftwood
RANGELEY — For artist and craftsman Vincent Richel, getting started usually means heading down to the edge of the water. Scouting the shore’s of Mooselookmeguntic and other lakes in the Rangeley region, he collects the interesting pieces of driftwood that wash up on shore. He has used driftwood to create uniquely rustic furniture, clocks, lamp […]