Genealogical Society to meet FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Valley Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society will hold their monthly meeting at the Farmington Public Library at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. The guest speaker will be David Holmes from Kingfield, speaking on “The Kingfield Rebellion.” Guests are welcome. Homemakers to set programs CHESTERVILLE — […]
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Rangeley Oktoberfest a ‘tremendous success’
RANGELEY — There was a small amount of cognitive dissonance on the last afternoon of Rangeley’s Oktoberfest, when visitors at Moose Alley heard Maine’s Dick Curless singing “China Nights” over the PA system. But any possible disappointment at the lack of a Bavarian oompah band evaporated when the Mallett Brothers took the stage for a […]
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Maine College Challenge classes FARMINGTON — The Finance Authority of Maine’s Maine College Access Challenge Grant program will provide weekly classes to help adults prepare to enter or re-enter college. Understanding that distance is a real issue in accessing higher education in rural communities, this month four College Ready sites are being established throughout Franklin […]
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Rangeley selectmen OK firetruck purchase
RANGELEY — In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Board of Selectmen approved Fire Chief Tim Pellerin’s request to purchase a used firetruck in good condition to replace firetruck No. 3 stationed in Oquossoc. When the truck’s brakes failed, the department found that parts to repair them were hard to find and expensive. The truck model […]
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Wilson Grange Passport Dinner WILTON — This season’s Wilson Grange Passport Dinner Tour begins with a Harvest Dinner on Friday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. Menu will include baked ham, favorite vegetable sides, yeast rolls, individual pumpkin cheesecakes, fresh pressed cider, coffee and tea. $12 per person. Reservations will be appreciated; call Chris Krauss at […]
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Flu shots in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — Flu shots will be available from the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County starting Oct. 4. There is a suggested donation of $20 at Healthy Community Coalition clinics (or by donating what you can afford) to help cover the cost of the vaccines. Insurance, Medicare or Medicaid cannot be accepted. Flu shots […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at the Franklin County Detention Center: * Ron Austin, 26, Odessa, Texas, warrant-failure to appear, Sept. 25, $500 cash bail, court appearance Oct. 3, Farmington Police Department. * Jessica Eckardt, 24, Rangeley, domestic assault, Sept. 27, $100 cash, Nov. 8, Rangeley Police Department. * Angela Green, 31, […]
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William B. Booker
ST. GEORGE — William B. Booker, 85, of Rangeley, passed away peacefully on Sept. 27, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 28, 1927, in Boston, Mass. He grew up in Bangor, and attended local schools. During his high school years, he left school and joined the U.S. Navy during World War II. […]
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Rangeley school board told of new learning strategy
RANGELEY — Judy Enright, the state education coach, spoke at Tuesday’s School Committee meeting about the overall strategy behind the state’s Mass Customized Learning plan. Enright has taught at elementary-, middle- and high-school levels and as a special education technician. She works with Western Maine Educational Collaboration. “My title is Change Partner,” Enright said, “and […]