The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s July 3rd in the Park event was held. Visitors were treated to a variety of foods and activities for the children, the Joan Frost Art Show and the 3rd annual Great American Dog Parade. The lakeside park provided an ideal backdrop for the event and enticed visitors to come […]
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Confusion over rezoning further stalls discussion of proposed events center at former Waterville church
The Waterville Planning Board on Monday night got mired down in a debate about what, exactly, they were to discuss regarding a request to rezone the former Sacred Heart Church property.
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Family mourns woman who died in Belgrade Lakes microburst storm
Stefanie Rothschild, 52, of Cabin John, Maryland, had recently arrived at her camp in Belgrade Lakes, and was in her vehicle in the driveway during the storm June 30 when a tree crashed onto the vehicle.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Waterville officer goes ‘above and beyond’ to help scammed couple after airport scheme reported
The police department is offering advice on how to avoid becoming prey to scammers, which recently targeted an elderly couple with promises that money was being flown into the local airport.
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Photos: Weekend scenes from the Maine International Film Festival
The festival, which runs through Saturday, enters its final days this week with shows at Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville and the Waterville Opera House.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
East Madison Days to celebrate community, Maine’s bicentennial
The 2021 East Madison Days and Maine’s bicentennial will be celebrated the weekend of July 16-18. The weekend will begin with an exploration of Maine using the Giant Traveling Map on Friday. This National Geographic produced map is 25-foot by 18-foot, so people can walk all around the state, explore its borders and identify important […]
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2021 loon count set for July 17
The 38th annual Loon Count is officially three weeks away. In partnership with Maine Audubon, Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust will coordinate volunteers throughout the Rangeley Lakes Region. “This year we’re really hoping to get a lot more ground (well, technically water) covered. We have over 40 survey areas that still need volunteers. That includes the […]
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‘The Catch’ a spin on a 2009 crime off the Maine coast
Matthew Ya-Hsuing Balzer said that inspiration for his film, which is showing during the Maine International Film Festival, comes from a 2009 shooting on Matinicus Isle.
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Fairfield club recognizes bridge winners
FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield nonsanctioned bridge club winners on Tuesday were David Bourque and Suzon Morrison. Di Bishop and Lee Lenfest placed second, and Willy Pouliot and Joann McKenzie placed third. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge on Industrial Road in Waterville. Bring your own partner. For more information, call […]
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Maine International Film Festival returns to Waterville, crowds excited for in-person showings
In spite of the rain, people turned out for one of the first major in-person events to return to the area.