Fifty-two graduates were honored June 6 in a heartfelt ceremony filled with reflection, gratitude and community support.
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Skowhegan Savings awards $14,000 in college scholarships
SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings Bank is pleased to announce the seven high school senior recipients of the 2025 Skowhegan Savings College Scholarship awards. Aya Abdulmohsin, Cony High School Jorja Brown, Skowhegan Area High School Chase Farnsworth, Dexter Regional High School Elijah Hoeft, Mt. Blue High School Evelyn LaCroix, Skowhegan Area High School Brooke Laliberte, Rangeley […]
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“Chicago” comes to Rangeley
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will produce a live theater event, “Chicago”, the musical. This show will feature a live orchestra and cabaret seating is available. Show dates are July 1,2 and 4 at 7 p.m. and July 5 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for youth. To […]
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Mt. Blue board reviews summer plans, student needs
The RSU 9 Board met June 12 to approve the 2025-26 budget, discuss staffing and policy updates, and hear reports on nutrition and student support programs.
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Movie Review: ‘Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning’
The eighth “Mission: Impossible” movie, “The Final Reckoning,” sees Tom Cruise’s secret agent Ethan Hunt strive to save the world yet again. But this movie has “Final” in its title, so maybe Hunt won’t succeed this time. Maybe the world will be destroyed by the evil AI program known as The Entity. Or even worse, […]
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Farmington Rotary ‘Act’ clubs make big impact
FARMINGTON — Rotary youth programs in the Farmington area have had an inspiring and action-packed year, engaging young leaders from several schools and communities through impactful service, fundraising, and creative initiatives. The Rotary-affiliated youth groups – including UMF Rotaract, Mt. Blue Interact, Mt. Abram Interact, Mt Blue Middle School Impact, and Cascade Brook Nextact – […]
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Farmington Rotary Fishing Derby results
FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary recently held a well-attended fishing derby for youth at Fish’n Play on the Titcomb Hill Road in Farmington. 29 participants cast their luck and poles. Winners were: 10 -14 years: Nick Spencer Wyatt Goodheart Elijah Tibetts 7-9 years: Benjamin Rocko Max Thompson Grayson Abbott
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Play The Reading Game at Farmington library
FARMINGTON — The Summer Reading Program at the Farmington Public Library at 117 Academy Street in Farmington will begin June 13 and run through August 8. You can sign up anytime. Read or listen to books in any format from any source and win prizes as you improve your reading skills. You don’t need a […]
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Dutch Treat owner, husband seriously injured in Wilton fire
Sharon Rainey and her husband, Robert Adams, were taken to a Farmington hospital and then to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Two others were treated for smoke inhalation.
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Forum on Sandy River flooding seeks input to help shape mitigation plans
Anyone who has been impacted by or has concerns about flooding of the Sandy River is asked to complete an online survey that will be used to determine future steps to prevent or lessen potential impacts.