2016-02-17
2.5 quake measured in Rangeley
RANGELEY — The U.S. Geological Survey registered a 2.5 magnitude earthquake Feb. 11 that centered near the base of Saddleback at 1:13 a.m. The earthquake measured 6.5 kilometers below the surface. People in Rangeley and the surrounding area woke up to confusion and loud rumbling. “It felt like very powerful thunder. The house didn’t shake, but the sound was very […]
Five run unopposed in Strong
STRONG — The warrant for the annual Town Meeting was signed by selectmen during their Feb. 9 meeting. Selectmen and Budget Committee members made unified recommendations for much of the 64-article budget including raising and appropriating $2,500 for dedicated Town Office technology and $3,800 for animal control. The board and the committee were not in agreement with recommendations for articles […]
Sandy River Ramblers to play Phillips
PHILLIPS — The Sandy River Ramblers have been a crowd favorite at the Phillips Area Community Center for several years, and they’ll be bringing their unique blend of Bluegrass/Country/Folk music to Phillips again Saturday, Feb. 27. The Ramblers feature the fiery instrumental stylings of mandolinist Dan Simons and Madrid’s own Bud Godsoe on banjo, as well as wonderful three-part vocal […]
UMF discussion: ‘Becoming Nicole: the Transformation of an American Family’
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is proud to present the insightful dialogue, “Transforming Perspectives: Two Generations on Gender.” In this conversation, UMF student Jonas Maines and his father Wayne will discuss their family’s New York Times Best Selling Book, “Becoming Nicole: the Transformation of an American Family.” This free and open to the public event takes place […]
Western Maine Storytellers at Farmington Grange
FARMINGTON — Five local story tellers from Western Maine Storytelling and the Western Order of Dedicated Storytellers will share folktales and personal stories Friday, Feb. 19, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at the Farmington Grange at 124 Bridge Street, Route 43 West. Curated by Peggy Yocom and titled “Around the World and Home Again,” the program is intended for adults […]
‘Buzz Kill’ author at CV library
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — William Goodspeed, author of “Buzz Kill,” will give a book talk & signing Saturday, Feb. 27, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Begin Family Community Room at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library. “Buzz Kill” is an uproariously twisted tale of America’s baffling corporate culture that will appeal to anyone who’s worked in a large company. Witnessing many […]