Happy Fall everyone! The collection of short articles appeared in the September 5, 1902, edition of the MAINE WOODS newspaper. (Contemporary commentary shared in italics, otherwise reprinted just as it was in 1902). Shore Property Sold F. N. Beal of Phillips this week sold a lot of Rangeley Lake shore land to Mrs. Wheatland of […]
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office September 14th – 20th, 2024
All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 09/14/2024 0044hrs, Deputy Brann investigated a noise complaint on the Ridge Road in Chesterville. 09/14/2024 0205hrs, Deputy Couture assisted Jay Police with a request for a K-9 at a traffic stop. 09/14/2024 0717hrs, Deputy Wacome responded to what turned out to be a civil child custody dispute […]
Letter from the editor: Three days of sage advice
As we approach the presidential election, there has been some increased tension in our community. Differences of opinion about what family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors believe are frustrating folks to an alarming degree. Words of anger spoken in person or online, then shared. At the end of it all, rarely has anyone really learned anything, […]
Opening reception for Kristin Horton at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery on Oct 5th
RANGELEY – The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host an Artist Reception celebrating the works of Kristin Horton, titled, “Living the Life, Reverence in the Northwoods.” at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater 2493 Main Street in Rangeley, on Friday June 14, 2024 from 5:30 – […]
HealthReach welcomes Bethany Shalit to Governing Board of Directors
Waterville – Connie Coggins, President & CEO of HealthReach Community Health Centers, and the HealthReach Governing Board of Directors are pleased to welcome Bethany Shalit as their newest volunteer Board Member. Shalit brings a wealth of experience to HealthReach, including from her work at Redington-Fairview General Hospital — a longtime organizational partner of HealthReach — […]
Blessing of the Animals to benefit the animal shelter
RANGELEY – The Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley invites the community to a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 6th at 1 PM, at 2614 Main Street in Rangeley. It will take place outside on the lakeside lawn. This event is part of the Season of Creation in the church calendar. The […]
Fresh amazement
Forgetting is not necessarily a bad thing. I mean, forgetting things like when my out-of-town guests are showing up or where my next turn is in one-way city traffic can be problematic. But temporarily forgetting how far I’ve come and what it has taken for me to get here? That’s fine. As long as I […]
Photo: Smooth sailing
Eleanora Guadagno of Auburn stays with her dad, who lives in Livermore on weekends.
Spruce Mountain Middle School students told choices they make can affect lives of self, others
Ethan Fisher shared his life story with Spruce Mountain Middle School students Friday morning, Sept. 13, describing how his decisions impacted his life and others.
Relics from the past find new homes at Washburn-Norlands Living History Center auction in Livermore
Proceeds from the auction will go towards the major restoration project that will tell more of the story of the Washburns and an incredible community.