The Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsmen’s Association held its second annual Kids’ Fishing Derby on July 6. On a hot humid day, 129 children cast lines in the association’s kid’s fishing pond in hopes of catching a brook trout. Because of the warm weather, the fish catching was slower than usual. The successful anglers and […]
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Maine Summer Adventure Race to offer taste of the Atlantic Ocean July 22
BRUNSWICK — Adventure racing is about to get a taste of the Atlantic Ocean, as the 2023 Maine Summer Adventure Race hits the beaches and waves for its seventh annual edition on Saturday, July 22. The 3-hour, 8-hour, and 24-hour editions of Maine’s only U.S. Adventure Racing Association-sanctioned adventure race will take teams of two […]
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Democrats to host annual lobster bake in Waldoboro Aug. 6
Online reservations can be made before July 31.
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Pauline Gray Investigates’ and ‘Conversations: Ranger Tales from Maine’
Louise Bates cleverly recreates excellent detective mysteries of a bygone era, and Buzz and Tim Caverly share entertaining memoirs of careers as park rangers
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Local historian to give talk about Skowhegan’s Bicentennial July 20
SKOWHEGAN — The Community Regional Charter School at 25 Commercial St. plans to host a historical presentation about the Rise and Fall of a Commodious Hall on the Coburn Hall which was located where the Charter School now stands. This free, public, 90-minute presentation is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20; use the Commercial […]
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Heartless celebrates Ann Wilson through music, community
When it comes to female rockers, there are a few artists who are immediately recognized whenever they start to sing. One such is Ann Wilson of the group Heart. Her power, control, and passion are palpable in whatever song she chooses to sing — whether it’s an original song or a cover she makes her […]
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Coburn Park Gazebo Garden Project nearly complete
SKOWHEGAN — The Bloomfield Garden Club’s Gazebo Garden project in historic Coburn Park on Water Street is nearing completion. The garden club utilized a $1,000 Plant America Grant from the National Garden Clubs, Inc., donations from the Skowhegan Rotary Club, Skowhegan Woman’s Club, and garden club donation to fund the project. The Coburn Park Commission […]
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27 graduate from Newport area adult education program
NEWPORT — On June 1, Regional School Unit 19 Adult Education graduated 27 students. These students have completed the requirements for their HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) or their High School Diploma (working credit by credit). Many of the graduates are: already registered or in the process of registering with the Maine Community College System […]
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Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival announce lineup for summer concerts
24 artists from around the US will perform with the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival this summer
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Rangeley museum to host logging festival, parade July 14, 15
RANGELEY — The Maine Forestry Museum plans to hold its 42nd annual Logging Festival Days on Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15. The festival is located at the museum’s fairgrounds, 221 Stratton Road. The museum hosts multiple events in mid-July to celebrate its region’s timber heritage. This event features an Arts & Crafts Vendor […]