Farmington’s Fourth of July parade drew large crowds under sunny skies as community groups and floats celebrated the theme “Remembering Our Veterans.”
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Oxford Hills bids farewell to historic preservation icon Andrea Burns
Norway’s village would likely look very different today, but for the efforts of preservation warriors like Andrea Burns.
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Buckfield continues Parris tradition begun with Declaration of Independence
July 4 is much more than a day of parades and fireworks for the Parris family. It’s a day to continue a tradition started centuries ago with a musket that made the trip from England to the American Colonies. The Kings Arm Musket has been fired on every Fourth of July since the signing […]
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July hikes and paddles with Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition
REGION— Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition, or T.R.A.C., is an informal gathering of people interested in being in the woods and on the waters with like-minded people who share the desire to hike, paddle and bike the healing environs of our surroundings. The group meets twice weekly through September for group hikes, bikes and paddles. […]
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Rangeley guides and sportsmen’s association upcoming events
RANGELEY — The Strawberry Festival, hosted annually by the Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsmen’s Association, is a beloved summer tradition celebrating community, craftsmanship, and delicious treats. The festival will be held on Thursday, July 10 in the town park on Route 4 in Oquossoc Village. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and […]
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McLaughlin Garden to host Peaceful Means
The musical duo will perform July 10 at 6 p.m.
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AARP News You Can Use – July 2025
Surrounded by the crisp ocean air and the deep green woods, it is easy to understand why Maine is called “Vacation Land.” From the early “rusticators” of the 1900s to modern tourists, people come to bask in Maine’s natural beauty each summer. Whether we are on vacation, taking a staycation, or embarking on a day […]
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Rangeley museum to host logging festival and parade
The 44th annual Maine Forestry Museum Logging Festival Days and parade will take place Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12.
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Rangeley library to host ‘The Secret Lives of White-Tailed Deer’
RANGELEY — Author Ed Robinson will be at the Rangeley Public Library on Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m. to do a one-hour presentation on the graceful white-tailed deer. While we see these lovely creatures in our yards or neighboring forests and fields, most of us know little about them. Writer and photographer Ed Robinson […]
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Playing games in Vienna with a familiar name
How many times did you play “Candy Land” with your siblings or friends when you were young? As you got older, you may have played the game of “Life” as you sat around the table after a family meal. If so, did you ever notice the “MB” logo on the box? MB stands […]