The annual Town Meeting was held Monday evening at the Madison Junior High School auditorium; the secret ballot section of the meeting was held Tuesday at the Old Point School at 108 Old Point Ave.
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Unity residents approve public library funding at special town meeting
The library has yet to launch but will do so in the future after receiving $50,000 in funding support.
Two men presumed drowned on Messalonskee Lake ‘did everything together’ with friends
Brandon Breton, 21, of Vassalboro, and Joseph Mayo, 19, of Rome, were swimming with two other male friends off a pontoon boat on Messalonskee Lake when they became separated from the boat Monday, authorities said.
Rangeley RuKaBi Race winners recognized
The Fourth Annual Rangeley RuKaBi race, a three-part event held May 30 in Rangeley Town Park, was a big success, according to Rangeley Health and Wellness and the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. The race included a 3.5-mile bike, followed by a 1.5-mile kayak on Rangeley Lake and a 3.5-mile run. Both individuals and teams competed. […]
Museum seeks contestants for wood chip contest
The Maine Forestry Museum, formerly The Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum, invites every girl and boy 6-8 years old to sign up for the Little Miss and Mister Wood Chip Contest. The event is scheduled to be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the Rangeley Inn, 2443 Main St., Rangeley. The Wood Chip […]
Waterville officials declare health emergency, launch media campaign to combat browntail moth caterpillar infestation
The city is posting notices at parks and playgrounds and on city websites and Facebook pages to inform people of the health hazards of browntail moth caterpillars.
Waterville council to consider municipal pool fee increases at special meeting
The City Council on Tuesday also is scheduled to ask department heads about their proposed budgets for fiscal year 2022.
Divers search for 2 young men presumed to have drowned on Messalonskee Lake in Belgrade
Brandon Breton, 21, of Vassalboro, and Joseph Mayo, 19, of Rome, were swimming with two other male friends off a pontoon boat on Messalonskee Lake when they became separated from a boat, authorities said.
Central Maine school districts dismiss students early over sweltering heat, mask mandate
Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s Monday and Tuesday in the waning days of school for some local districts.
Retiring music educators leave lasting legacy after 40 years leading Oakland-based school district’s department
‘Whether you had a good day in school or a bad day in school, either Mr. or Mrs. Rhein was there for you,’ said Patrick Ferriter, a 2004 Messalonskee graduate.