June 30, 2010 RSS feed / Community & Local News

News from Our Service Men & Women

Sgt. Jonathan M. Ross Army Reserve Sgt. Jonathan M. Ross has been mobilized and activated at Fort Dix, N.J., in preparation for deployment to serve in support of either Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom. More...

Health center’s pharmacy ‘up and running’

KINGFIELD — Officers were elected for the coming year at a recent meeting of the board of directors at the Mt. Abram Regional Health Center. More...

Pierpole Days

The Pierpole Festival is a celebration of Strong’s heritage and its Abenaki settlers. Pierpole and his wife, Hannah Sussup, were two of the early residents of Strong, known in the 1700s as Middletown. More...

Along the way

Ferns growing along the Appalachian Trail in Letter E Township. More...

Strong man injured in Farmington Falls crash

FARMINGTON — A man from Strong suffered severe chest and leg injuries in a car crash on Routes 2 and 27 on Tuesday afternoon, June 22, Farmington Police Department Lt. Jack Peck said. More...

Blood drive slated

FARMINGTON — The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive Thursday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Wal-Mart. More...

Third graders learn about 1900s

A Reporters Notebook

KINGFIELD — It seemed like I was living my younger life again as I walked into the Kingfield Historical Society house Wednesday, June 16, and there were members of the third grade Kingfield Elementary School showing off to their classmates jus More...

Book and bake sale slated

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Public Library’s annual book & bake sale will be held July 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library is located at 7 Lake Street. There will great book bargains, said a spokesperson for the library. More...

Summer reading program begins

Carrabassett Valley Public Library

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library’s Summer Reading Program will begin July 9, with a celebration and kick-off/splash-off party at noon at the Carrabassett Valley Town Park. More...

DAR hears Asimov’s views on ‘Star Spangled Banner’

Daughters of the American Revolution

TEMPLE — The Colonial Daughters Chapter of the DAR recently held its June meeting at the home of Melanie Farmer on Varnum Pond. There were 16 members and one guest present. More...

Selectmen to explore department merge

Kingfield Board of Selectmen

met June 21 and named two new committees. As part of the TIF agreement the town has with Poland Spring, a Village Enhancement Committee was named. More...

Good friends, good neighbors: good business

RANGELEY — When Summer Schanz and Kristin Berry organized the Coplin Co-Op, it was because they both had outdoor businesses and decided it was time to put a roof over their heads. More...

Family Fun Days

Family Fun Days does it up in style

STRATTON — The streets of Stratton were lined with folks Saturday for the annual Family Fun Days parade as it made its way down Main Street with 11 floats along with numerous ATVs, many fire trucks and other equipment and various folks walking More...

Four moose-car accidents last week

Mountain Misbehavior

WESTERN MOUNTAINS — Following are summaries of some of the local law enforcement agencies’ and emergency services’ activities last week. More...

Committee seeks input on revitalizing Oquossoc and Rangeley main streets

Public listening session scheduled

RANGELEY — Main Streets Rangeley Lakes Revitalization Committee has scheduled a public listening session to be held July 14 at the Oquossoc Fire Station at 6 p.m. More...

Redneck camper!

This intriguing traveling contraption was recently sighted in the area. More...

Summer hoops

Volunteer Scott Dixon, who has organized Mt. Abram High School athletes for some summertime basketball, talks to next year’s players. More...

Rangeley Chamber silent auction planned

RANGELEY — Saturday, July 3, from 9 a.m. until bidding ends at 7:30 p.m., the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual fundraising silent auction. This will take place at the chamber office on 6 Park Road. More...

Library’s resources topic of talk

STRONG — On Wednesday, July 7, at 6 p.m., the Strong Historical Society will meet at the Vance and Dorothy Hammond Home on Main Street. A potluck supper will be followed by a brief business meeting. More...