‘We didn’t sugarcoat it, we told them that this is taxpayers’ money and we need it,’ Chairman Bob Carlton said.
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Oquossoc grocer aids community through pay-it-forward system
The Farmer’s Daughter has provided more than $2,000 to assist customers struggling with food insecurity.
Strong resident hired as interim Franklin County administrator
With the departure of Amy Bernard, Susan Pratt will step in to help with the transition as the county seeks a new administrator.
Books, Lines and Thinkers celebrates 30 years as Rangeley landmark
The independent bookstore has been selling literature and local art since 1996, navigating the emergence of Amazon and changes in Americans’ reading habits.
Get lost with us on a Sunday drive through western Maine
Feel like a leisurely drive on a beautiful day? Want to enjoy all the scenery that western Maine has to offer? We’ve got the guide for you.
Rangeley voters to weigh infrastructure, equipment at town meeting
The June 9 town meeting will put a proposed $11.88 million in budget articles to voters.
Trails around Rangeley Lakes region getting upgrades
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is repairing trails, updating signage and seeking volunteers to help maintain its growing preserve network.
As the weather warms, Maine rescue workers emphasize hiker safety
First responders say preparedness is key for hikers hitting western Maine’s busy trails.
Festival season is back in Franklin County. Here are a few events you can plan for this summer.
From Rangeley to Farmington, these festivals will keep you entertained all summer long.
Rangeley Independence Day fireworks set for July 2 and 3
The fireworks shows in Rangeley and Oquossoc will be bigger than ever for the nation’s 250th anniversary, organizers say.