Sandy River Plantation

08/05/2026

The survey should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. No personal or confidential information will be collected. The survey will be open from July to September 2026 through the link below. Paper versions can be requested and returned to the LUPC offices in Augusta or Bangor. Please direct those interested to our email for more information: [email protected].

To take the survey, please visit here, or: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a3d89b29468144e4ae63775b7102ee8e

08/04/2026

📌 Office Notice
Please note the modified office hours shown below due to staff availability. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to plan accordingly.

🌐 Online services remain available at:
https://www.sandyriverplantation.gov/

07/27/2026

📌 Office Hours Notice
Please note the modified office hours shown below. We encourage you to plan your visit accordingly.

🌐 Online services remain available at:
https://www.sandyriverplantation.gov/

07/23/2026

🌲 It's a beautiful day to get outside and enjoy the trails!

We're seeing a lot of visitors at the Cascade Gorge Trail today, and the parking area appears to be quite busy.

As a friendly reminder, parking in the municipal parking lot is not permitted. We appreciate the signage at the trailhead that helps direct visitors to appropriate parking areas.

If you arrive and find the parking area full, please consider returning a little later or exploring one of the many other beautiful trails our region has to offer.

You can find additional hiking opportunities through the Maine Trail Finder here: https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails?town=680&distance=20&view=map

Thank you for helping us keep our community safe by respecting designated parking areas, and enjoy your time on the trails!

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07/14/2026

An update on the weather outlook for this afternoon from Franklin County Emergency Management Agency.

The latest model guidance indicate the greatest risk for severe T-storms will be in central and western Maine although severe weather is still possible across all of Maine today. All hazards still possible including damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado

07/14/2026

🌡️ Weather Heads-Up for Today ⛈️

Just a reminder to stay weather-aware today, as we're forecast to experience two weather hazards:

🔥 Heat & Humidity: Heat index values will make it feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. If you're spending time outdoors, stay hydrated, take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and check in on family, friends, and neighbors who may be more vulnerable to the heat. The CDC's Heat & Health Tracker is a great resource to monitor heat risk: https://ephtracking.cdc.gov/Applications/heatTracker/

⛈️ Late-Day Strong to Severe Thunderstorms: Conditions are expected to become favorable for strong to potentially severe thunderstorms later this afternoon into the evening. The primary threats may include damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, torrential downpours, and localized flooding, with hail also possible in some areas. Stay alert for watches and warnings as the day progresses and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

For the latest forecasts, watches, and warnings, follow the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine:
https://www.facebook.com/NWSGray

Stay cool, stay weather-aware, and stay safe! 🌤️➡️⛈️

07/13/2026

📣 We've Added New Ways to Stay Informed! 📣

We've recently updated the Sandy River Plantation website to make it even easier to stay connected with community events and municipal information.

🗓 New Community Calendar
Visit our new calendar to find:

Board of Assessors meeting dates
Transfer Station hours
Office closures
Elections, Town Meeting, and other important notices

📅 https://www.sandyriverplantation.gov/calendar

🌲 Looking for things to do?
Under the Community section, we've also added a link to the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events, making it easy to see what's happening throughout our area.

Explore it here:
https://www.sandyriverplantation.gov/community/things-to-do

We're always looking for ways to improve communication and make information more accessible for our residents and visitors.

07/09/2026

📢 Assessment Field Work Notice

Please be advised that a representative from the Assessor’s Agent Office will be conducting site visits and field work throughout the community over the next several days, and possibly into early next week.

These visits are part of the ongoing property assessment process and may include exterior property inspections, measurements, and verification of property information. No interior inspections are planned unless previously arranged with the property owner.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as this work is completed. If you have any questions, please contact the Plantation Office. Thank you!

07/08/2026

Revaluation Series Continued