Shiloh Pond Committee discusses canoes, parking, more
KINGFIELD — The Shiloh Pond Committee met at Webster Hall Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 5 p.m. for its monthly meeting. Fire chief report Committee member and secretary Annie Twitchell reported on her meeting with Kingfield Fire Chief Fred Nichols. He advised that the best option was to demolish the building and remove the debris rather than use the camp for […]
MSAD #58 Superintendent speaks to Carrabassett Valley School Committee
Sanders reported results of ongoing strategic planning for the districtCARRABASSETT VALLEY — Carrabassett Valley School Committee chair Steve Arner opened the meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the CV Town office. Arner invited MSAD #58 Superintendent Todd Sanders who was present to present ahead other agenda items. MSAD #58 Superintendent Todd Sanders Sanders reported results of ongoing strategic planning for the district. The state funding formula has […]
New Mexican restaurant at Sugarloaf
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Select Board hosted a Public Hearing Monday, Dec. 6, to approve a liquor license for a new restaurant. Following the hearing, the board convened for its regular meeting. Public Hearing for new liquor license Ryan Nezol of Zolnation, Inc., has leased the former Gepettos at Sugarloaf for a one-year term and requested the new […]
Charmayne Norton retires as postal rural carrier
Kingfield’s Postmaster Dean Stanley presents a Service Award certificate of appreciation to Charmayne Norton for 40 years of service to the USPS, most of it as rural postal carrier.
CV Select Board sets 2022 town meeting date
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Select Board met Monday, Nov. 29. Purchasing mini excavators for bike trail maintenance and development Carrabassett Trails Boss Josh Tausus was present to discuss using grant funds recently approved to transition from renting to purchasing equipment for trail work. At the current rate of about $16,000 a year to rent one mini excavator and […]
Joline M. Howard
1940-2021 -- She was loved and will be missed by all who knew herSALEM — Joline Marie Howard “Jo” of Salem passed Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. Joline was born in Kingfield, the daughter of Leo and Winona Raymond. She attended schools in Kingfield, played basketball three years, softball four years, and was a cheerleader for one year. She skied and was class treasurer freshman year. She was in the senior play and on […]
Stanley Museum car departs for N.H. Motor Speedway museum
KINGFIELD — Monday, Nov. 29, the Stanley Museum’s 1916 Stanley Steamer departed Kingfield to be exhibited for a year at Loudon, N.H.’s, famous Motor Speedway museum, the Northeast Motor Sports Museum. Located on the grounds of the Motor Speedway, Northeast Motor Sports Museum is a 10,000 square foot exhibit space for race cars and motorcycles from all disciplines with a […]
Saddleback partners with Arctaris and Nexamp on 31-acre solar project
Local ski resort embraces sustainability as part of its comprehensive economic revitalization planRANGELEY — Saddleback Mountain Ski Resort, owned by Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC, has engaged with Nexamp for the construction of a new 31-acre community solar farm on its property that will generate 7.36 MW of clean energy. The solar project will offset more than 14 million pounds of carbon annually while reducing Saddleback’s energy costs and adding new operational revenue […]
Comments welcome on the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway’s 10 Year Plan
RANGELEY — Since writing the original Corridor Management Plan in 2000 and designation as a National Scenic Byway, much has been accomplished on the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway. Millions of dollars of funding have been obtained through the efforts of the MaineDOT Scenic Byway Program, RLHT as Byway Coordinator, and the Scenic Byway Council. Twenty years later, it’s time […]