RANGELEY — An Environmental Assessment Informational Meeting was held at Rangeley Lakes Regional School Tuesday, Nov. 8 where project consultants from DuBois & King presented an overview of assessment results as well as a proposed timeline for the Stephen A. Bean Municipal Airport runway expansion. Jonathan Ashley, Environmental Engineer with the firm, explained part of the Environmental Assessment included looking […]
WESTERN MOUNTAINS — Voters went to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7 to help decide four issues listed on the Referendum Ballot. Question 1 concerned a York County Casino, which was clearly defeated at the state level by 83 percent of ballots cast opposed to the proposal. Interestingly, local voters also defeated the proposal with 83 percent opposed. Question 2 Medicaid […]
KINGFIELD — An anonymous citizen told selectmen they would give a $500 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for damage done to the newly refurbished Little League field on West Kingfield Road. The Board of Selectmen discussed the damage, which involved deep ruts being spun into fresh loam and hydroseed. The field upgrades […]
RANGELEY — Just as Saddleback Mountain was getting a first coating of snow, Majella Group CEO Sebastian Monsour announced that replacement of Saddleback’s Rangeley Chair lift would not take place until next season. Monsour used the Saddleback Maine Facebook page to deliver the news Thursday, Nov. 9. “We have encountered delays that have impacted our timelines. This has been on […]
KINGFIELD — The Kingfield Fire Department Auxiliary will be making pies, yeast rolls and sweet breads so you won’t have to for Thanksgiving. The tables will be set up at Tranten’s Family Market on Main Street from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 22. “Come check out the homemade goodness!” Auxiliary member Myra Coffin urged. “Have a happy Thanksgiving from […]
STRATTON-EUSTIS — The annual Stratton-Eustis PTC Christmas Craft Fair will be held at the Stratton School, Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “This is a great opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts, wreaths and delicious homemade baked goods,” PTC member Rachel Williams said. There will be new and returning artisans and crafters selling many different items. There […]
