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Rangeley area businesses were well-represented last week at the Greater Franklin County Readers' Choice awards. Representatives from businesses across several
categories enthusiastically supported each other as Rangeley was recognized again and again.
Winners included Rangeley Health and Wellness, Mountain Miracles Med Spa, and Morton & Furbish Real Estate. Many local businesses were also named as finalists.
Here is a full list of all the winners and finalists. Congratulations!
In today's newsletter: Tri-county jail proposal; TRAC is 30; Bigfoot festival details
Thanks for reading,
Dee Menear
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Representatives from Rangeley Health and Wellness, Mountain Miracles Med Spa, and Morton & Furbish Real Estate pose in celebration of being recognized as winners during the Greater Franklin County Readers' Choice awards Thursday, Oct. 2. (From left) Front row: Melissa Shea, Caryn Dreyfuss, Shyan Frye, Fiona Hathaway, Missy Brady, Brittani Martin, Niki Alexander, Allissa Gurney, Beth Eastlack and Brittany Russell. Back row: Cam Rowe, Shawn Russell, Heather Campbell, Stephanie Fahy, Hannah Schwartz, Margarita Dutile, Mackenzie Buckley and Winnie LaRochelle (Dee Menear/Staff Writer)
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LOCAL NEWS
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Facing overcrowding and rising costs, sheriffs in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties have proposed establishing a regional jail.
Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition is 30! A lot has evolved with the outdoor group since it was formed in 1995. One thing has remained constant, participants of this volunteer-led hiking, kayaking and biking group thrive on time outside, physical exercise and social interaction.
Maine’s hunger relief organizations say the federal government’s decision to end the Annual Household Food Security survey will make it more difficult to get food where it is needed most — just as they are seeing an increase in the need for their services.
A new indoor pickleball facility is having a grand opening and open house this weekend. Stop by Pickleball Rangeley, 2268 Main St., Friday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to tour the facility, experience the game, or just watch others play.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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“If you want to have a healthy life, you need social interaction and you need to spend time outdoors.”
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— Fred Dubay, 80, on why he participates in Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition outings.
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COMMUNITY VOICES/AROUND TOWN
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Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Road in Farmington, will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are also drives scheduled in Rumford, Jay and Bethel throughout the month. To make an appointment, click here.
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THINGS TO DO
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Here is everything you need to know about Maine's Bigfoot Festival in Eustis Saturday, Oct. 18, and Sunday, Oct. 19.
Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host an artist reception celebrating the works of Kelly Desrosiers, titled, “The Textured World”, on Friday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Lakeside Gallery, 2493 Main St. The exhibit will continue through Wednesday, Dec. 10.
The 33nd Annual Phillips Scarecrow Reunion will be held Sunday, Oct. 12 through Saturday, Oct. 18, in the lot adjacent to routes 4 and 142. Here is information on how to send your scarecrow creation to the reunion.
Rangeley Social Stitchers meets on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at Moose Alley, 2809 Main St. If you are a knitter, crocheter or stitcher, stop by with whatever project you are working on for a social stitching session.
Here is a list of 30 things that should be on every Mainer's bucket list.
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THE WAY IT WAS IN RANGELEY
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Oct. 10, 2010: The Rangeley Highlander featured a photo of Rangeley Lakes middle school students during an overnight trip to Acadia National Park. During the trip, students explored the park, Fort Knox, and marine biology.
Click here to read more of this story from 2010. Subscribers enjoy exclusive access to search and browse our digital archives on Newspapers.com.
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