To the Editor: I enthusiastically endorse Ms. Cristoforo for a seat on the Bethel Select Board. She and I spent a year together working on the Ethel Bisbee Committee. From the start, she distinguished herself as a highly intelligent, generous, calm, thoughtful person, with impressive abilities. She quickly became a crucial leader in our work, […]
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Bethel area SAD-44 budget passes first vote; final decision set for June 10
The budget will rise 13.6% to $17.61M for Fiscal Year 2026. The increase from FY25 is $2.1M
Wilton residents to elect selectpersons, school official June 10
The annual town meeting on the proposed nearly $5.9 million municipal budget will be held at 6 p.m. on June 16 at the Academy Hill School at 585 Depot St.
Oxford County law enforcement community supports Maine Special Olympics with annual torch run
NORWAY — The annual Special Olympic Torch Run saw a trifold number participating in the Norway to Paris to Oxford segment of the Bridgton to Brunswick leg of the state-wide run. Norway Police (NPD), Paris Police (PPD), Oxford County Sheriff (OCSO), Maine State Fire Marshall (FMO), PACE and Oxford County Jail (OCJ) all fielded […]
W.G. Mallett School Grandparents Day, art show celebrate creativity
W. G. Mallett School welcomed 350 grandparents and showcased student art.
Final Jamie Beth Shible Scholarship awarded at Mt. Blue High School
Alexis Visuano was honored with the final award, celebrating 26 years of Jamie’s legacy.
Franklin County’s yellow tulip event highlights youth mental health
Community gathers at Healing Garden to honor local teens and raise awareness.
Allen, Taylor compete for Wilton Select Board seat in June 10 election
Nancy Allen and Melissa Taylor are vying for a three-year Select Board seat in Wilton’s June 10 election.
Rangeley Friends of the Arts presents its 57th year of programming
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is pleased to announce the schedule of events for summer 2025 at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The annual fundraiser, “Little Lies, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac”, hosted by Jackie and Gary Patnode, will be held Thursday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m. The RFA will […]
Franklin County Adult Education graduation announced
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Adult Education graduation will be held on June 10, 2025 at 5.30pm at the Narrow Gauge Drive-In Theater in Farmington. In case of bad weather, the celebration will be moved to the Mt. Blue High School Bjorn Auditorium. Please check our Facebook page if you have any questions. The event is […]