WEST PARIS — The West Paris Fire Department was able to purchase a new utility terrain vehicle, or UTV, and a trailer using a $50,000 grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation. Firefighters have received training from the state related to the UTV, Town Manager Joy Downing said during the select board meeting July […]
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Norway co-op housing set for another public hearing
The project is being proposed by Norway Equitable Housing Cooperative to bring more affordable housing to the area.
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Benefit concert headliner Carly Pearce gets up close and personal
RANGELEY — This year’s Rangeley Health and Wellness annual summer benefit concert, held on July 27, featured Maine musicians Toby McAllister and The Sierra Sounds who opened for Grammy award winning Carly Pearce. Rangeley Health and Wellness Executive Director Jennifer McCormack gave special thanks to Committee Chair Ann Rogers and Events Manager Margarita Dutile, as […]
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Wilton board updated on latest police, fire department activities
The Fire Rescue Department has had 31 calls and five mutual aid calls since June 1. The Police Department has made 87 arrests since Jan. 1.
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Generous support for Just One Day
RANGELEY — Approximately 45 volunteers showed up for the Sargent Family Community Fund (SFCF) Just One Day (JOD) charitable renovation event held on July 17. It was the tenth year in a row that both locals, and even some folks from out of town, came to help clean, paint, landscape, and repair the homes of […]
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Fire that destroyed New Sharon camp is ruled accidental
About 25 firefighters from eight departments responded to the Sunday fire, Farmington Fire Rescue Chief Tim “TD” Hardy said.
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From the editor’s desk: Welcome Matthew Guerette
Some staff changes at the Rangeley Highlander have just recently taken place and I thought it would be nice for some of you readers and business owners to be kept apprised. I thought it would be interesting for you to know a little bit more about who at the Maine Trust for Local News will […]
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Million dollar grant allows for Rangeley Childcare Center autumn groundbreaking
RANGELEY — Speaking on behalf of the Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund for Children, Ellen Oppenheim, board president, shared the recent news that they have been chosen to receive a $1,000,000 grant. The $1,000,000 comes from the Northern Borders Regional Commission (NBRC), 2024 Catalyst Program. The program was designed to improve the economic health of rural […]
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Mexico Public Library features beekeepers Bob and Louise Stickney
The library’s summer reading program for children had its fourth presentation about animals and nature last week. The library’s next presentation on July 31 is about making soap.
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Photos: Farmington’s 59th annual Summer Fest draws big crowds
Farmington’s 59th annual Summer Fest drew big crowds Saturday.