Stories about Rangeley

Man accused of sex crime has bail set at $20,000 cash

FARMINGTON — A 12th District Court judge set a Rangeley man's bail at $20,000 cash Friday on a charge of sexual misconduct with a child. David F. Paquette, 35, of Rangeley was arrested on the charge by Rangeley police on Wednesday after they launched an investigation when they receiv...

Rangeley man faces sex charge

RANGELEY — A local man was being held without bail Thursday on a charge of sexual misconduct with a child under age 14. Rangeley police arrested David F. Paquette, 35, on the felony charge at a Rumford home Wednesday, Rangeley police Chief Dennis Leahy said Thursday. A convict...

Franklin County arrest log

FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Christopher Welch, 24, Farmington, failure to appear, Dec. 10, $250 cash bail, court appearance Jan. 24, Farmington Police Department. Jacob Campbell, 20, Farmington, domestic violence...

Saddleback opens Saturday

RANGELEY — Saddleback Ski Resort announced it will open for the season Saturday, Dec. 15. The ski area is expected to have six trails and two chairlifts open to service terrain for intermediate and novice skiers and snowboarders. The Free Rider Terrain Park will also be open. ...

Rangeley school panel hears about testing methods

RANGELEY — Middle school teacher Lucy Simonds presented an analysis of the Northwest Evaluation Association’s assessment procedures to the School Committee on Tuesday. The school has used the testing method in grades three through 10 for approximately 10 years. Simonds o...

RFA quilt raffle winner named

RANGELEY — The winner of the Rangeley Friends of the Arts quilt raffle drawing held Oct. 20 was Janet Kuhn of Whiting, N.J., who visited Rangeley in August. The RFA would like to thank Dan and Carol Perkins for the gift of the quilt. The proceeds will benefit youth in the Rangeley re...

Northfield will perform songs of love, nature and the season

RANGELEY — Vocal group Northfield will bring the sounds of the season to listeners at two concerts on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15-16. Northfield will perform songs of nature and love, alternating with traditional Christmas carols and motets, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Chu...

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Musical during church service JAY — Bean's Corner Baptist Church will present the Christmas musical, "Great Day!," by Mosie Lister during the 10:30 morning worship service Sunday, Dec. 16. The musical story celebrating Christ's birth includes solos and selecti...

Rumford rejects Los Angeles actor's request to close side streets for filming

Rumford Board of Selectmen Chairman Greg Buccina shares his concerns Thursday night about a Los Angeles filmmaker/actor's request to close a couple of side streets for a day of filming without disclosing the street names and filming schedule to selectmen. Town Manager Carlo Puiia listens at right... 3

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...