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July 14, 2010 / Community & Local News

Fourteenth Knit and Crafts Sale

Rangeley Logging Museum

RANGELEY — Saturday, July 17, the women of the Rangeley region will show their knit, crochet and craft talents at the 14th Knit and Crafts Show and Sale at the Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

Ladies’/Community Breakfast set

RANGELEY — The next Ladies’/Community Breakfast, with everyone invited to attend, will be on Wednesday, July 21 sponsored by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary at 2378 Main Street, from 7 to 9 a.m. More...

Literary Gala honorees named

Rangeley Public Library

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Public Library Board of Trustees recently announced that it is very proud to honor five local essayists at this year’s Literary Gala, being held at the Lodge at Saddleback Mountain on Thursday, Aug. 12. More...

Board meeting set for July 15

MSAD #58 School Board

SALEM — The MSAD #58 School Board recently released its agenda for the meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 15, at Mt. Abram High School, beginning at 5 p.m. From 5 to 6:30 p.m., the board will participate in a workshop with MSMA. More...

Chamber lines up raffles, events, more

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce has lined up a number of events and raffles for the summer. For additional information about these events, call 864-5364. Through Aug. More...

Grant submitted for stretch of sidewalk

By David Hart Irregular Staff

KINGFIELD — The Kingfield Revitalization Committee has submitted a Safe Routes to School Grant application for a total of $377,000. More...

Poland Spring joins Dempsey Challenge

LEWISTON -– Maine’s iconic spring water company, Poland Spring, has signed on as the official water and recycling partner of the second annual Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen, a non-competitive run, walk and cycling event benefiting More...

Stanley consignment auction brings in more than $275K

Story & Photos By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

KINGFIELD — When all was said and done at the seventh consignment auction held on Friday at the Stanley Museum in Kingfield, more than $275,000 worth of steam cars, parts, literature and memorabilia was sold. More...

RLHT contributes to outdoor museum

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust recently made a $10,000 contribution to the Rangeley Historical Society toward the completion of The Outdoor Heritage Museum in Oquossoc village. More...

Oquossoc Strawberry Festival Sizzles in the Sun

Jane Barron , above left, of Alder Stream Canvas sells high quality canvas bags and Cordura outdoor accessories during the Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsmen’s Association’s Strawberry F More...

Border patrol station to open

RANGELEY — The United States Border Patrol will hold an open house at its new 20,000-square-foot border station on the Stratton Road Thursday, July 22 at 10 a.m. More...

Central Girls to gather

NEW PORTLAND — The members of the Central Girls will meet Wednesday, July 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pizza Hut in Farmington. Anyone who ever attended schools in New Portland is urged to attend. More...

Historical society to meet

LEXINGTON — The members of the Lexington Historical Society will meet on Sunday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Wright and Connie Pinkham. Everyone is welcomed. More...

End-of-summer celebration in the works

FARMINGTON — Those who enjoy the company of fellow show car and bike enthusiasts, enjoy riding with a large group of motorcyclists through the western mountains or would like to try their chances at the card table for a “Texas Hold-Em&rd More...

Conrad Klefos new marketing director

Maine Huts & Trails

KINGFIELD -– David Herring, Executive Director for Maine Huts & Trails, has announced that Conrad Klefos has been hired as the Director of Marketing and Communications for the organization. More...

Board sets non-RSU student tuition

Rangeley Lakes Regional School District

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Regional School District, RSU #78, held a board of education meeting June 9, and recently released the minutes to that meeting. More...

Grant for displays cases awarded

Dead River Area Historical Society

STRATTON — The members of the Dead River Historical Society recently announced that they have received a grant of $5,000 from the Davis Family Foundation of Falmouth to have display cabinets built on the balcony walls of the museum. More...

Rangeley a ‘Best Summer Lake Town’

RANGELEY — Rangeley, Maine was recently named one of eight Best Summer Lake Towns 2010 by Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel magazine online. More...

Rangeley Foot Patrol continues vigilance

Mountain Misbehavior

By Laura Dunham Special to the Irregular

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