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Five fire departments evacuate apartment complex after heavy smoke is seen in Rangeley

RANGELEY — Firefighters from five towns worked October 23, Monday night, to evacuate residents, many senior citizens, from an apartment complex when they responded to a report of smoke coming from an elevator at 14 School St. There are about 24 apartments at Town Hall Apartments at the two-story complex, which are considered affordable housing […]

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The Bard Was Back in Town

The Theater At Monmouth (TAM) brought their school production of Shakspeare’s Henry IV, Part 1 to the Lakeside Theater on October 18, thanks to the invitation by high school English teacher, Mr. St. John, and financial beneficence of the Rangeley Friends of the Arts (RFA). Rangeley Lakes middle school and high school students sat in rapt attention […]

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Fatal Crash in Dallas Plantation

DALLAS PLANTATION — A Rangeley woman died Friday, October 13th after her vehicle went off state Route 16 at the intersection of Redington Road, struck a tree and rolled down an embankment into Redington Stream. Driver Deborah Ryder, 70, of Rangeley, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release from Shannon Moss, […]

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Community Concerns, Law Enforcement, and Signage in Focus at Selectmen’s Meeting

The latest Selectmen’s Meeting, held on October 16, 2023, saw a diverse range of topics discussed, reflecting the community’s concerns and aspirations. Here’s a snapshot of the key highlights from the meeting. The meeting commenced with the announcement that Selectman Ethan Shaffer was absent, but a quorum was present. Sheriff Scott Nichols was a prominent […]

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Dan’s Data: September

Temperature Maximum: 84° Date: 9/6 Minimum: 29° Date: 9/28 Average True Temp: 52.93333° Precipitation Total for month: 3.57″ Greatest: 2.42″ Date: 9/19 Daily Average: 0.119” Year to Date:38.89” Wind Peak: 44 mph Date: 9/17 Average Peak 11.6 mph Barometric Pressure High: 30.2 Date: 9/26 Wind Chill Low: 36° Date: 9/1 Humidity Average: 69.66667 Data is […]