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The rising cost of goods has many people looking for ways to save, myself included. My grocery bill especially seems to be more out of control with every shopping trip.
I shop sales, cut out the non-essentials and buy in bulk when it makes sense. We preserve, pickle and freeze bounty from our farm share and from our garden. Still, the cost of eating continues to rise.
If you have any tricks and tips to save at the grocery store, let me know!
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In today's newsletter: The drought and dry wells; seeking spectacular school workers; Townhouse Apartment bingo
Thanks for reading,
Dee Menear
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The fall foliage as seen from a Sugarloaf chairlift Saturday, Oct. 11. (Dee Menear/Staff Writer)
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LOCAL NEWS
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Do you know a school worker who goes above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of students, their families and the community? Nominate them for the 2025 Mainers to Be Thankful For.
Is the drought draining your well? Maine state geologist Ryan Gordon answers well water questions as the statewide drought deepens and the number of dry wells increases.
Pigeons have taken up residence in the Franklin County Courthouse clock tower. It will cost a nest egg to clean the mess.
A new coworking space is open in Kingfield. Another is slated to open in Farmington in the coming weeks. The new resources, along with established coworking spaces like The Rangeley Hideaway, give remote workers, freelancers and self-employed entrepreneurs a place to work while living or
visiting western Maine.
An Avon home was destroyed and 15 animals were killed in a fire last week. About 30 firefighters from multiple towns battled the blaze after initially having difficulty finding it.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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"These types of conveniences are a no-brainer when you're in the city, but really, we need them in our rural areas."
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— Sarah Caruthers, owner of Loaf Life on the need for coworking spaces for remote workers.
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COMMUNITY VOICES/AROUND TOWN
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Free technology help is available at Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St., twice a week. Tyler Provencher from Greater Franklin County Digital Literacy is available on Tuesdays from 10-11:30 a.m. Thirty-minute appointments are available by contacting Tyler at 207-427-1493 or tprovencher@greaterfranklin.org. Stephanie Ward from Franklin County Adult Education is available for drop-in tech help every Friday from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m.
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THINGS TO DO
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The Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsmen’s Association will hold its monthly meeting and potluck dinner at 5 p.m. Thursday at the clubhouse on Old Skiway Road in Oquossoc. The guest speaker will be Casting for Recovery Maine coordinator Sara Smith.
Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host an artist reception at Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, 2493 Main St., from 5:30-7 p.m. on Friday. The reception celebrates the works of Kelly Desrosiers. Meet the artist, enjoy complimentary refreshments and a cash beer and wine bar. The exhibit will be open through Wednesday, Dec. 10. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Can you bellow like Bigfoot? Think you can pull your cellphone out quick enough to get a clear photo of a fast moving creature? Bigfoot calling and a quick draw photo challenge are just a few of the Sasquatch-related activities on the schedule for Maine's Bigfoot Festival Saturday and Sunday in Eustis. If you happen to drive through Eustis this week, keep your eyes peeled! I happen to know there is at least one Bigfoot to be seen. Hint: He or she is hanging out
with a looney moose!
Monthly bingo will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 1-3 p.m. in the lunchroom at Townhouse Apartments, 14 School St., Rangeley. Games are free and everyone is welcome. For more information, call Mary at 207-460-4146.
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THE WAY IT WAS IN RANGELEY
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April 12, 1985: The Morning Sentinel reported on a rural healthcare challenge facing area residents. Rangeley's only doctor was moving to Farmington, leaving the town without a local physician. A doctor in Augusta was willing to practice in
Rangeley but the National Health Service Corps wanted him elsewhere.
Click here to read more of this story from 1985. Subscribers enjoy exclusive access to search and browse our digital archives on Newspapers.com.
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