Back in 2019, “Joker” managed to make over $1 billion at the global box office and earn 11 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and a Best Actor win for Joaquin Phoenix. I recall respecting the movie for Phoenix’s performance and the inspired idea to paint him as a Scorsese-style antihero, but I also recall not […]
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Mt. Blue High School boys JV cross country team are KVAC champions
AUGUSTA — The Mt. Blue High School boys JV cross country team won the KVAC JV Championship at Cony High School on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Cougars placed four runners among the top eight for a comfortable win over runner-up Camden Hills. Sophomores Nick DeMarco and Damian Wynn placed second and third overall for Mt. […]
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Essentials FARMINGTON — The Essentials Closet ministry at Old South Church in Farmington offers personal care products free of charge to people in the greater Farmington area who are having trouble making ends meet. The Essentials Closet is usually open the second Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the fourth […]
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Community vigil for peace at Old South Church
Old South Church in Farmington will host a nonpartisan Community Candlelight Vigil from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 4, promoting peace during and after the election. Participants are encouraged to bring candles and dress warmly.
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RSU 78 welcomes new student reps to board
RANGELEY — The RSU #78 Board of Education met on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School. Board Chair Dr. Mary Richards welcomed two new student representatives, AuDrey Sutherland (class of 2027) and Natalie Alves (class of 2027), along with returning student representative Nichole Lemay (class of 2025). Dr. Richards also shared that […]
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Calendars Only a Few Rangeley Chamber 2025 Calendars Left! Stop by the Chamber of Commerce and pick up your beautiful 2025 calendar for only $15. Empty Chairs Requiem Church of the Good Shepherd Oct. 25, | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley invites the community to a service of […]
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Flyfishing and cancer
This headline deserves some clarification for sure. Let me attempt. While enjoying the many vendors and displays along Broadway in downtown Farmington during the Summerfest event this September, I came across a gentleman sitting under a canopy. He was selling raffle tickets for a fly-fishing rod. As a likely non-profit group, I stopped and […]
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Project 2025’s risk to healthcare
To the Editor: As nurses we are writing this opinion in our role as patient advocates. Previous letters have been dedicated to informing you of the dangers of the planned Project 2025, the playbook for the next conservative administration. Project 2025 threatens the health, safety, and well-being of you, your loved ones, and our country. […]
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Guest Opinion: Harris reflects our values
When I was a girl in Farmington, I was in awe of Republicans like Sen. Margaret Chase Smith and Democrats like Sen. Edmund Muskie. For many years Western Maine produced strong leaders of both parties who served our state and our country well during the toughest of times. Their integrity was important to them. Their […]
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Franklin County approves funding to pay for medical space addition to county jail
Commissioners also approved a request from the Farmington Downtown Association to decorate the pine tree at county Courthouse.