Community Briefs

Rangeley Public Library Book and Bake Sale

RANGELEY - The Rangeley Public Library’s Book and Bake Sale will be held from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, July 21 on Lake Street, across the street from the Library. The book brigade has assembled hundreds of items to choose from, including paperbacks, puzzles, videos, audios, kids books, and all sorts of non-fiction books.Plus, there is always a fine assortment of baked goods homemade by volunteers.volunteers will also be selling tickets for Words and Music, our co-sponsored event with the RFA on August 9thstarting with a celebration and silent auction at the library followed by a classical piano performance at the Episcopal church.Buy your tickets, have a wonderful evening and support two worthwhile community non-profit organizations. Come early to the Book and Bake Sale for the best selection.

Dead River Historical Society presentation

STRATTON -On Sunday July 22nd, The Dead River Area Historical Society will feature “The Dunphys of Dead River Plantation: the descendants of Alvah Dunphy” hosted by Betty Jane Dunphy Kempton of Embden Maine, Betty worked many years hand writing the Dunphy Family genealogy and presenteda copy to the museum which was added to our collection of native family histories. She will also share the many stories told to her by her dad and other family members. The Dead River Area Historical Society is open every weekend throughout July and August from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Displays include a collection of old carpentry and logging tools, china, glass, church organ, furniture from native families, a complete schoolroom, a memorial room to the "lost" towns of Flagstaff and Dead River, the lineage of several native families, and a host of memorabilia from native homesteads.For more information call: Mary Henderson 246-2271

Contestants for Little Miss and Mr. Wood Chip sought


RANGELEY - Special invitation to all 6 to 8 year old boys and girls!!!You are invited to take part in the Little Miss and Mr. Wood Chip Contest. The contest is part of the Logging Festival activities and participants are asked to sing a song or recite a poem. All contestants receive a prize.To register and get more information contact Liz at 207-864-2426 or Nini at 207-864-2213

Farewell party for
Dr. Amanda Hepler



OQUOSSOC - Please join us on Sunday, July 29 from 3pm to 5pm at the Gingerbread House to send off everyone's much loved town doctor and friend, Dr. Amanda Hepler. Come enjoy some tasty appetizers and celebrate her as she begins her new journey in New Hampsire.There will be a $10 fee per person taken at the door and a cash bar available. Tell your friends so everyone has the chance to let hernow how special she is to us! Please be sure to RSVP by telephone to Sue Downes Borko 864-3951 or Heather Knight 864-2158 by Sunday July 22nd.

Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society Special Program - Sunday, July 22


RANGELEY - Storyteller Jude Lamb will present a first person interpretation: “Women Were Pioneers, Too!” in Rangeley, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Episcopal Church, 2614 Main St, on Sunday, July 22 at 2:00pm. This event is sponsored and hosted by the Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society. It is free and open to the public.
Jude’s portrayal of her great-great-great-great grandmother, Eunice Lakeman Hoar, is created from a lifetime of hearing the family story, and years of research and study in genealogy, history, and the society of the early 19th century.
The family of Luther and Eunice Lakeman Hoar was the first white family to settle on what is now called Rangeley Lake. As is true of American history, the story is traditionally told from the male point of view with Luther as the heroic pioneer. Jude’s investigation begs the question of how the story might differ if told through the eyes of a woman. Luther was indeed a pioneer, settling in the Maine wilderness. But, he could not have taken nine children, including a baby and toddlers, on that journey without the help, direction and partnership of a strong woman.
Eunice, given voice, will tell of the family’s dramatic 18 mile walk over late spring snow, from the Madrid/Avon area to what is now called Rangeley Lake. Not only did they travel over snow, but climbed as much as 1000 feet in elevation rise.

Rangeley Guides Association - Hunter Safety Training Program

RANGELEY - The Rangeley Guides and Sportsman’s Association (RRG&SA) will be sponsoring a free 4-Day Hunter Safety Training Program starting on Monday July 30, 2012 at 6:00 PM.It will continue on Tuesday July 31st, Monday August 6th, and end on Tuesday August 7th.You must attend all four days to complete the course.The program will be held at the RRG&SA Clubhouse on Old Skiway Road in Oquossoc from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM each evening. There will be a range day on Saturday morning August 4th. Students ages 10-12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the full program.For more info contact: Dick Moore at 864 2714.