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Rangeley boys' basketball

Coach: Matt Clark (fourth year) Last year's record: 7-10 Returning players: Senior — A. J. Elmes (5-9 guard); Juniors — Mike Haley (6-1 forward), David Bachelder (6-1 forward). Key losses: Alex Mo...

Rangeley employees get 'bonus' day off Christmas Eve

RANGELEY — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday voted to give town employees a bonus day off with pay Dec. 24. It's contingent on the town manager discussing with the union that any employees called in for an emergency on that day would be paid standard rate. The board also discussed de...

C. Moore: Sent the wrong message

This is in response to the story, "No jail for deer poacher" (Nov. 29). I am disgusted about the suspended sentence former Mechanic Falls police chief Everett Leonard received. The man faced four felony counts of trafficking in oxycodone, two counts of driving deer/trapping without a licen... 2

Mountain Holly Days is Dec. 7-9

RANGELEY/OQUOSSOC — The ninth annual Mountain Holly Days sponsored by the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce will be held Friday through Sunday, Dec. 7-9, in the villages of Rangeley and Oquossoc. Participating businesses will offer special discounts, including discounts on gift cert...

Correction: Leahy is Rangeley chief

RANGELEY — A story about recent vandalism of the Giving Tree published on Page B3 of Wednesday's Franklin edition should have said the police chief is Dennis Leahy. The information was incorrectly reported by the Sun Journal. 

Rangeley Giving Tree survives vandalism

RANGELEY — A late night act of vandalism did little to spoil a celebration of 25 years of community giving. More than 100 people gathered at the town park to participate in lighting the Giving Tree on Nov. 24 despite the fact that nearly all of the strands of lights had been cut the ...

Giving Tree of Rangeley celebrates 25 years at lighting

RANGELEY — Approximately 120 people attended the 25th annual Lighting of the Rangeley Giving Tree on Nov. 24. Carmen Glidden, president of the Rangeley Giving Tree, welcomed the crowd. Valerie Roy-Lessard sang the National Anthem, while the American Legion of Rangeley Post 120 Color ...

Man charged in criminal mischief complaint

RANGELEY — An Auburn man was charged early Sunday after a police officer responding to a complaint saw him punch a window and break it at Sargent's Pub & Grub on Main Street. Officer Ron Wood issued Tyler Elwell, 21, a summons on a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief, police ...

Fire, smoke damage estimated at $150,000-plus

RANGELEY — State fire investigators ruled Monday that a fire that heavily damaged a home at 3963 Main St. Sunday night was accidental and the probable cause is an electrical origin, fire Chief Tim Pellerin said Monday. Firefighters from three towns were able to keep a fire contained ...

Sun Journal Girls' Basketball Overview

Eastern A Edward Little was just a few minutes away from a regional championship last winter before Cony roared back to win. Could that mean the Red Eddies are ready for that next step this year? Mt. Blue nearly reached the semifinals last year before losing ...