“I am thrilled with the adventurous spirit of the people who came out to join us. I am happy we had such a clear night to enjoy the supermoon. We are hopeful people will continue to use the trails as a way to connect with the Androscoggin River and to enjoy the outdoors.” Shelley Kruszewski, ALT executive director
Dee Menear
Staff Writer
Dee Menear is an award-winning journalist and photographer with over a decade of experience in community news. She is the editor and staff writer for The Rangeley Highlander. She has worked for the Franklin Journal, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Advertiser Democrat, Daily Bulldog and Original Irregular. Dee enjoys live local music, cooking, hunting, fishing and hiking.
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Library brings ocean life to the mountains
Nearly 70 children, parents and grandparents attended a hands-on tide pool presentation Tuesday, Feb. 19 at New Vineyard Library. The educational event was presented by Chewonki Foundation Traveling Natural History Program.
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UTV helpful in backcountry operations
KINGFIELD — Fire Chief Fred Nichols said the newest piece of equipment acquired by the department is much needed for rescue and firefighting operations in the remote backcountry terrain serviced by the department. The versatile 2018 Can-Am Defender utility vehicle came with a hefty price tag but thanks to a trio of grants totaling $30,500, […]
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Wilton revisits CMP article wording
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons Tuesday revisited and finalized wording for an upcoming special town meeting warrant which addresses continued support of Central Maine Power’s transmission line project. Initially, the town filed a letter of support for the $950 million, 145-mile New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line which will deliver power generated by Hydro-Quebec in […]
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Kingfield Town Office receives mass mailing of resident’s public records
It is unknown who sent 24 packets containing court and arrest records, or why.
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Androscoggin Land Trust hosts supermoon snowshoe hike
‘We are hopeful people will continue to use the trails as a way to connect with the Androscoggin River and to enjoy the outdoors.’
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Farmington dogsled race preserves Maine tradition
The only dogsledding competition left in Maine saw a successful weekend with a turnout of more than 50 racers.
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Bringing the seashore to the mountains
Nearly 70 children, parents and grandparents learn about the ocean creatures that dwell along Maine’s rocky shoreline.
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Farmington dogsled race preserves Maine tradition
The only dogsledding competition left in Maine saw a successful weekend with a turnout of more than 50 racers.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
New Sharon to host Meet the Candidates social
New Sharon residents will have the opportunity to meet the candidates seeking election for a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen.