The High Peaks Alliance is excited to announce a volunteer trail work opportunity this summer, led by our Recreation Ranger Matt Kusper. Whether you’re an avid hiker looking to give back or a community member who cares about preserving access to the outdoors, this event is a great way to get involved, meet others, and […]
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Madrid Township bridge to be replaced over summer
The bridge over Orbeton Stream on Reeds Mill Road will be closed from about July 7 through Sept. 10.
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This western Maine caboose can be your home for $129,000
Maine Central Railroad Caboose 655, which has been converted to a living space, is available for sale in Madrid Township.
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Explore Franklin County forests with district forester
High Peaks Alliance and District Forester Julie Davenport will host a series of Tree Identification Walks.
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2025 Rangeley Birding Festival
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust teams up with Saddleback Mountain for the annual festival which takes place June 5-8.
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Benefit spaghetti supper planned for Madrid fire victims
PHILLIPS — Madrid community members are sponsoring a spaghetti supper and themed basket auction in an effort to raise funds for their neighbors who lost their home and all its contents to fire on Sunday, March 2. Frank and Jen Militello arrived home from dinner out to find their home engulfed in flames. Engines from […]
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Six pets die, farmhouse and barn destroyed in Madrid Township fire
Frank and Jennifer Horton came home just before 7 p.m. and discovered their farmhouse and attached barn were on fire.
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UMF announces Dean’s List for Fall 2024 semester
FARMINGTON —The University of Maine at Farmington proudly announces its Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. UMF maintains a Dean’s List each semester for those students completing a minimum of 12 credits in courses producing quality points. Students whose grade point average for the semester is equal to or greater than 3.8 are listed […]
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Christmas services, events & meals
The Church of the Good Shepard RANGELEY — The Church of the Good Shepherd, an Episcopal faith community located at 2614 Main St., will celebrate The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ beginning on the First Sunday of Advent, December 1st, and culminating on Christmas Day, December 25th. Advent Sunday, Dec. 22: Our 8:30 a.m. […]
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Land conservation, access organization open nearly 3,000 acres to public in Madrid Township area
The 2,666 acres acquired by the Bureau of Parks and Lands in May is now open to the public to enjoy for recreation purposes including, fishing and hunting, snowmobiling and hiking.