The move was prompted by concerns for pedestrian safety and traffic flow when the bandstand was in use at Veterans Park.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Injury and illness cut 100-mile winter trek short, but not hiking trio’s spirit
Ryan Wilford and team ended their hike early but raised $4,000 for youth.
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Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
July events on tap to benefit Rangeley Health and Wellness
RANGELEY — Rangeley Health and Wellness is making the most of summer with two spectacular July events for sizzling summer fun. Play a great game of golf at the 16th annual Chodosh Memorial Golf Tournament on Thursday July 10th. This is a unique opportunity to participate in the philanthropic vision of Mel and Paul Chodosh, […]
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
High Peaks Alliance, TRAC partner to spotlight Scenic 7 Hiking Challenge gems
REGION — This summer, the High Peaks Alliance (HPA) is teaming up with the Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition (TRAC) to elevate the Scenic 7 Hiking Challenge—an initiative designed to lead hikers away from crowded, over-promoted trails and onto some of Maine’s most breathtaking, lesser-known paths. While Maine’s High Peaks region is known for its […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Maine CASA to hold training in August
STATE — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its summer training for volunteer advocates from August 11 through August 15. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection […]
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Oxford Hills school district sets goal to improve daily attendance
Officials at Maine School Administrative District 17 are working to address the problem with chronic absenteeism.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, The Franklin Journal
Part of former Jay paper mill to be waste processing site
‘The goal is to provide municipalities with better transportation solutions, more accessible collection points, lower costs, and help Maine achieve its 50% recycling goal,’ said Michael Carroll, executive director of Municipal WasteHub.
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Andover passes $1.3 million school budget
Brianne Bailey elected to a 3-year term on the Select Board.
Posted inLocal News, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Peru approves Fire Department budget on second try
The budget amount approved was the same amount voters rejected on June 11.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley school board approves policy revisions
RANGELEY — The RSU 78 Board of Education met on Wednesday, June 11, at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School. The meeting opened with two presentations, the first from Ellen Oppenheim on the new child care center. Oppenheim shared that they are hopeful for an October 1 opening. The second presentation was an update from RSU […]