Lauren Abbate

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Published
January 20, 2016

Phillips firefighters, set to quit, change minds after new chief steps down

Fourteen of the town’s 17 volunteer firefighters said they would resign by Feb. 9 because they had no input when the town manager made Stephen Naas, of Strong, chief.
Published
January 20, 2016

27th annual Snodeo kicks off Thursday in Rangeley

Events run through Saturday, including snowmobile races, demonstration rides, cook-offs and children’s activities, with a closing parade and fireworks display.
Published
January 20, 2016

No students injured when car strikes RSU 9 bus in New Sharon

A Volkswagen Jetta, traveling too fast for icy road conditions, collided nearly head-on with a Mt. Blue Regional School District bus Tuesday afternoon on Starks Road, police said.
Published
January 19, 2016

Wilton offers reminders on transfer station permits, dog registration, sand use

At Tuesday’s Selectboard meeting, Town Manager Rhonda Irish reminded residents of deadlines for displaying transfer station permits and dog registration and explained rules for using the town’s sand.
Published
January 19, 2016

New Franklin County website to make public access easier, commissioners told

The county also will update an agreement allowing Maine State Police and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency to lease space in the district attorney’s office.
Published
January 17, 2016

Sugarloaf Competition Center aims to lift competition community in western Maine

Sugarloaf’s Competition Program, the Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Club and Carrabassett Valley Academy will use the center collaboratively to foster competition among resort users.
Published
January 15, 2016

Farmington Fire and Rescue budget sparks debate about firefighter roster

Farmington Fire Chief Terry Bell’s initial proposed 2016 budget includes funding for four full-time firefighters, a proposal town officials are reluctant to approve.
Published
January 14, 2016

Farmington police announce program aimed at combating drug use

Operation HOPE is a collaboration of the Farmington and Wilton police departments that aims to help people addicted to heroin and opiates get treatment instead of going to jail.
Published
January 14, 2016

Rangeley hires new police chief with focus on community

Lt. Russell French of the Kittery Police Department has been hired to serve as Rangeley police chief and will be sworn in by selectmen on Tuesday.
Published
January 12, 2016

Wilton man dies while cross-country skiing in Dallas Plantation

Jonathan Fortin died from an apparent medical problem while cross-country skiing on the Rangeley Lakes Trail Center trail system.