Author Ron Joseph will be speaking at the Rangeley Public Library on Wednesday, September 11th, starting at 6:00 PM. He will share stories from his book Bald Eagles, Bear Cubs & Hermit Bill: Memoirs of a Wildlife Biologist. In his book, Ron shares stories of growing up in rural Maine, working as a wildlife biologist, […]
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Body Positive Hiking at Rangeley Public Library
Join us at the Rangeley Public Library on Wednesday, September 4th, at 6:00 PM for “Body Positive Hiking”, a talk by Paige Emerson. Paige is the founder of Chubby Hiker Reviews, a social media account where she reviews hikes in Maine as someone who is plus-sized. She encourages people of all body types to get […]
Children’s Programming at Library beginning Sept 12th
Program at The Rangeley Public Library OWL Club- Our Weekly Library Club 2:45- 4pm Thursdays, starting September 12, 2024 Presenter: Children’s Librarian Brittany Wetherill Calling all Kindergarteners, 1st and 2nd graders! Are you ready to have an adventure? Come join us at the Rangeley Public Library for O.W.L. Club. We will comb the shelves for […]
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office August 10 – 16, 2024
All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 08/10/2024 0047hrs, Deputy Couture responded to a report of a male walking back and forth on the Wilton Road in Farmington talking to himself. The male turned out to be a person Deputies have been trying to locate in the northern Franklin County area since the day […]
Snapshots in Time: Haynes Landing
This edition shares three short articles and a few “local paragraphs” that appeared in the October 17, 1895, copy of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. We hope you enjoy it. (Contemporary commentary found in italics). Frank Haynes and Haynes Landing. To the Editors of Rangeley Lakes: A paragraph in the RANGELEY LAKES of last week reminds […]
Free website development courses online
AUGUSTA—New Ventures Maine is offering an online class this fall, Build Your Business Website, designed to empower small business owners to create a website that fits their business model. The class will be offered at no charge to participants and is made possible through Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with New Ventures Maine. Build Your […]
First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — At the First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls Sunday, August 18 service, organ music was provided by Maggie Houlihan and piano by Margaret Emery. Maggie set the mood for the service as she played beautiful music on the pipe organ. At 10:30 a.m., Kay Watson opened the service as she welcomed all […]
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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. In September, the Essentials Closet will be open on Monday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon and on Wednesday, Sept […]
Maine blueberry morning memories
Brrrr! There was a chill in the air this morning. Pumpkin-spiced everything has begun. If you’re a long-time reader of this column, you know I am not a pumpkin spiced anything fan unless it includes the word “pie,” and then be sure you also have fresh-from-the-farm whipped cream to top its wonderful gloriousness. I am […]
Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington. Our lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, 12-4 p.m. We are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our open hours to schedule an appointment. Also call if you are […]