Fire Rescue Chief Mike Bacon told the Select Board on March 24 that as Rangeley grows they need to look at all options.
Community
Smalls to the Wall rafting race returns April 18
Participants will navigate Smalls Falls in the yearly challenge that tests rafters’ skills, the first of three races in Maine this year.
AI use expands in western Maine schools, policing
Maine is allowing limited use of artificial intelligence in government while requiring safeguards, human oversight and strict data protections.
Morning Moose Coffee puts down roots in Topsham
The business, which started out of a coffee trailer in Richmond, expanded to its first brick-and-mortar location on Main Street in Topsham last month.
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital to offer community nutrition classes this spring
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital will host two nutrition classes in Farmington focused on healthy eating and child feeding.
Farmington adult education programs provide center of community learning
Franklin County Adult Education leaders shared enrollment numbers and community programs during a March 10 presentation to the RSU 9 board of directors.
Farmington Better Living Center to become food co-op on April 1
Farmington’s Better Living Center will transition to a community-owned cooperative grocery store beginning April 1.
Camping with the family? Check out these kid-friendly sites in the Rangeley region
As the spring thaw hits, you may be looking to plan your next outing into the Maine woods. Here are some campsites that offer the seclusion of nature with the amenities some can’t live without.
Annual outdoor benefit concert in Rangeley canceled
Rangeley Health and Wellness cited difficulty in booking performers as the reason the festival won’t happen this summer.
Where to take your dog in western Maine, from patios to trails
Find dog-friendly walking paths, welcoming restaurants and parks where you can bring your pooch in towns including Bethel, Farmington, Rumford and Rangeley and more.