The following short articles appeared in the March 25, 1915, edition of the MAINE WOODS newspaper. Enjoy these local snippets from 109 years ago! (Contemporary commentary shared in Italics). Monster Trees Found on Dill’s Island Messrs. Bert Kempton and Walter Hodges found what they considered a very phenomenal growth of wood while surveying some land […]
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report March 2 – 8, 2024
All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 03/02/2024 0029hrs, Sgt. Sholan took a complaint of an alleged theft from a residence on the Weld Road in Washington Twp. 1012hrs, Deputy Morgan investigated what turned out to be a civil issue at a residence on the Edwards Road in Industry. 1144hrs, Deputy DiSilvestro received a […]
Property Spotlight: Charming, Renovated & Well Situated
39 Stratton Road Rangeley, ME 049704 beds 2 baths 1,913 SF MLS #1582442 $485,000 Charming, shingled cottage-style gambrel home renovated to its 1920′ charm w/ wood floors, custom moldings, new oversized windows, granite countertops. 4BRs, 1.5 BA, den, laundry area, and full basement. Lovely kitchen that opens into glassed-in sun porch. […]
Myths vs. Facts Regarding FEMA Disaster Assistance
In the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about federal disaster assistance can often prevent survivors from applying for help. A good guideline: apply, even if you’re unsure you’ll be eligible. Myth: FEMA is running out of money. Fact: FEMA has adequate funding to support all our current operations. As long as you apply by the deadline of […]
Make a positive impact: Give blood with the Red Cross
PORTLAND, Maine, March 11, 2024 — As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types – especially those with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions. During Red Cross Month in March, the Red Cross celebrates the volunteers […]
‘The Church in the Wildwood’ to hold Easter Service
MADRID – Reeds Mill Church, ‘The Church in the Wildwood’, 995 Reeds Mill Rd in Madrid, will hold an Easter service on Sunday, March 31, at 2:00 PM. All are welcome! The Reverend Doug Dunlap and Ginni Robie will share in leading the service which will visit all the events of Holy Week with scriptures, […]
Join the Rangeley Lakes Region Light’s Out Event
Rangeley, ME – Join the Rangeley Lakes Region for a county-wide “Light’s Out!” event on April 6, from 8:00 – 10:00 PM. Light’s Out! is one of many during International Dark Sky Week hosted by Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT) as part of a campaign to increase the public knowledge of light pollution, its impacts, and […]
Inaugural Gambler Uphill Challenge Raises Stakes for Saddleback Ski Patrol
Rangeley, Maine (February 29, 2024)- The Saddleback Ski Patrol is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the Gambler Uphill Challenge, a heart-pounding event that not only tested participants’ mettle but also raised crucial funds for our dedicated patrol team. On February 11, 2024, using alpine touring or telemark gear, 45 enthusiastic participants skinned up […]
$750,000 for the Rangeley Region Childcare Facility secured by Sen. Collins
The funding now heads to the President to be signed into law Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $10,009,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending to support childcare centers in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) and Agriculture and Rural Development […]
Movie Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’
I wasn’t the biggest fan of the first installment of director Denis Villeneuve’s take on the Frank Herbert sci-fi classic “Dune” back in 2021. The sounds and visuals were great, and I understood why it won so many technical Oscars that year, but I couldn’t get invested in the characters or story, so I didn’t […]