Dental health AUGUSTA — UMA was recently awarded $5,000 to provide free dental hygiene services (cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatment) and basic restorative care (simple fillings) to qualifying veterans. The UMA Dental Health Programs at both the Lewiston and Bangor Dental Clinics has been a dedicated member of the Maine Veterans’ Dental Network (MVDN) for the […]
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Nominations Sought for Bicknell Award for Birding Conservation
The 6th Rangeley Birding Festival (RBF), to be held June 7-9, will announce and present the John Bicknell Award for Conservation and Birding. The award honors the legacy of Bicknell, a Rangeley resident who led the effort to get sanctuary designation on the Mingo Springs golf course and has been recognized for environmental stewardship by […]
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Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund receives $250,000 Childcare Infrastructure Grant
The Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund for Children (BBMF) has been notified of approval to receive a Childcare Infrastructure State Grant of $250,000. This grant is managed by Coastal Enterprises, Inc (CEI), and they will be working with the BBMF Board of Directors as the construction for the new Childcare Center begins later this year. The […]
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It Takes a Village: Chris Botka, Man of Many Hats, Helps Spread the Word
It’s a small town. Small enough so that I might have heard a person’s name, and perhaps a little bit about them, but I might not ever have met them in person. Or if so, maybe just in passing. This was the case for Chris Botka. I knew his name as a real estate agent […]
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Franklin Savings Bank awards grant to the Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund
Franklin Savings Bank (FSB) has generously awarded a $50,000.00 grant to the Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund (BBMF) in support of the Rangeley Child Care Center project. FSB recognizes the critical importance of additional, consistent and affordable child care. This project, upon completion, will not only assist families with their child care needs, but also businesses […]
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La Frontière Premières on Maine Public Television
Acworth, New Hampshire (March 7, 2024) – Filmmakers Katy Haas and Megan Ruffe are excited to announce their award-winning short documentary film, La Frontière, will be featured on Maine Public Television as part of their esteemed Maine Public Film Series. Viewers can watch the premiere on Thursday, March 21, at 9:00 p.m., with a re-broadcast […]
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Home Lighting Inventories Offered to Further Rangeley’s Dark Sky Certification
Rangeley, ME – The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Town of Rangeley and its residents, is pursuing a certification as a Dark Sky Community. Being a Dark Sky Community means the community values the night sky and seeks to protect it to benefit the community and the natural world. On April 2, RLHT […]
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FMH Medical Staff to award scholarships for students pursuing health care career
The Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff has a scholarship fund for local high school seniors who are pursuing a health care career. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student from each of the following schools: Mt. Abram High School, Mt. Blue High School, Rangeley Lakes Regional School, and Spruce Mountain High School. If […]
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Snapshots in Time: Electricity
The following short article appeared on Page 1 of the June 5, 1908, edition of the Maine Woodsman newspaper. It heralds the dawning of a new age for Rangeley and her momumental leap into the modern age and was set to occur on July 1, in 1908. Everyone reading this has enjoyed the convenience of […]
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Rangeley Selectmen Meeting Addresses Healthcare Concerns and Community Issues
The Town of Rangeley Board of Selectmen convened on March 4th, 2024, to deliberate and address various matters concerning the community. Dr. Richard King, MD, a trauma surgery specialist and a Maine Trauma Advisory Committee committee member, set the tone for the meeting by shedding light on the evolving landscape of rural trauma response. Hospitals […]