Strong as an ox

September 25, 2002 / Front Page

Strong as an ox

Marty Farrington of Jay is pictured pulling his team of oxen (Mike and Babe) who weighed in at 2,600 pounds, at the New Portland Lion's Club 70th annu More...

False kidnapping report charged

Donna M. Perry

RANGELEY PLANTATION -- A Vermont man's report of being kidnapped by an armed man Sept. 16 had 10 law enforcement officers rack up 51.5 hours respondin More...

Rangeley School receives $16,227

Barry Matulaitis

RANGELEY -- The Rangeley Lakes Regional School recently received a grant of $16,227 from the United States Department of Education through the Small R More...

AREA NEWS

KINGFIELD SELECTMEN DISCUSS MMA PROPOSAL KINGFIELD -- The Kingfield Board of Selectmen met on Monday, Sept. 16 to go over a property tax relief pr More...

Lots of locks for love

Laura Dunham

Fifth grade students at Stratton Elementary School Kaelyn Lecander (left) and Kaitlin Buschmann show off their new "hair do's." Lecander cut off 15 in More...

One good turn

Laura Dunham

KINGFIELD -- About four years ago Joseph "Joe" Ray, and his wife Ellen, moved to Kingfield from Montana. It was not without effort that he found the f More...

Peace Action Workshop promotes diverse opinions

Barry Matulaitis

NEW VINEYARD -- After the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001, the initial reaction of many U.S. citizens was a call for revenge. Bob Healy of New Vi More...

Aquifer study locates Kingfield water source

Barry Matulaitis

KINGFIELD -- The Kingfield Water District trustees, the Kingfield Planning Board and members of the general public attended a meeting at Webster Hall More...

Wire Bridge x-rayed

Laura Dunham

PHOTO: Maine Department of Transportation Bridge Division workers Mike Oliver (left) of Chesterville and Donald Tibbetts of Vienna are on a hydraulic More...

Strong dental center prepares for opening

Barry Matulaitis

PHOTO; On Friday, Sept. 20, a reception was held at Strong Area Health Center to recognize the efforts of those involved in making the dream of a den More...

Girls Talk wins national award

Barry Matulaitis

PHOTO: The Kingfield Girls Talk program won a NASPA Exemplary Programs Award last spring for the critical role it played in enriching the social and a More...

New system brings 'snow' to golf course

CARRABASSETT VALLEY -- Mention "snow" to a golfer and you're likely to get a frown. But it's snow, or what will be snow in several weeks, that is help More...

On a mission

Laura Dunham

KINGFIELD -- Just ask Yvonne Woodcock of Kingfield about M.A.P.A. (Mission A Paraiso Ahora) and her eyes light up in anticipation of her missionary tr More...

70th annual fair held in New Portland

Laura Dunham

PHOTO: Pictured at the 70th annual New Portland Lion's Club Fair on Saturday, Sept. 14, are (left to right) Rebecca Taylor, superintendent of the Exhi More...