WILTON — State fire investigators ruled that a fire in the basement of a house at 219 Magrath Road on Sunday afternoon was accidental, Deputy Chief Tom Doak said Monday. It is believed ashes may have been dropped Saturday when being taken outside so a collapsed wood furnace smoke pipe could be repaired, he said. […]
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Rangeley man accused of being fugitive from justice out of Colorado
EUSTIS — Police said a Rangeley man is accused of being a fugitive from justice and violating his probation in Colorado. Franklin County sheriff’s Deputy Brad Scovil on Sunday noticed a car pulled off the side of Route 16, so he pulled over to see if the driver was OK, sheriff’s Lt. David Rackliffe said […]
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Wilton man dies while cross-country skiing in Dallas Plantation
DALLAS PLANTATION – A Maine Warden Service official said a Wilton man died Saturday while cross-country skiing on the Rangeley Lakes Trail Center trail system in Dallas Plantation. Jonathan Fortin, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene from an apparent medical problem, according to a news release from Maine Warden Service Cpl. John MacDonald. Donna […]
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Wind farm project draws crowd at Temple
TEMPLE — More than 50 residents attended a public meeting Monday night to share thoughts on the town’s wind energy system ordinance and see what interest there might be, if any, in changing it. The meeting was called after selectmen received a letter from a Renewal Energy Systems Americas Inc. representative. The company has an […]
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Veteran Kittery officer hired as new Rangeley police chief
RANGELEY – A veteran police officer and Kittery police lieutenant has been hired as police chief. He will be paid $53,000. Lt. Russell French, 55, of Kennebunk will be appointed and sworn in at the Rangeley Board of Selectmen meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the Town Office, Town Manager Tim Pellerin […]
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Marlee’s legacy of spirit, sport
READFIELD — One day in early 2005, wind blew cold over the hard-packed snow sloping down the hill toward the frozen banks of Torsey Lake, dark except for the glow, high above, where students skied under the lights of the lodge at Kents Hill School. Meg Richardson wasn’t among them. She’d parked herself on a […]
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Farmington brothers arrested on heroin trafficking charges
FARMINGTON — Two local brothers are accused of trafficking in heroin following an investigation and a witnessed transaction, Police Chief Jack Peck Jr. said in a release Friday. Farmington police arrested Jacob C. Gage, 30, on Barlen Street in Farmington late Wednesday night on a felony charge of trafficking in heroin. Police got a warrant […]
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UMF student participates in 4K for Cancer
FARMINGTON — Glenn Lumbert likes to challenge himself. This summer he’ll undertake a 4,000 mile-plus bike trek from Baltimore, Md., to San Diego, Calif. The ride with other college-aged teammates from across the country will ultimately help young cancer victims. Lumbert is on one of five 4K for Cancer teams sponsored by the Ulman Cancer […]
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Jay to consider firetruck frame repair
JAY — Selectpersons will consider three options to repair frame corrosion on the 2006 Engine 3 firetruck when they meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the Town Office. Fire Rescue Chief Mike Booker gave the board a heads-up on the problem last fall. The frame has “severe corrosion,” according to Booker and Town Manager Shiloh […]
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Ice fishing tourney postponed
WELD — The Weld Ice Fishing Tournament has been postponed because of a lack of ice on Webb Lake. It had been scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 16. If it is rescheduled or canceled, an announcement will be posted on the weldbicentennial.com website, Facebook and The Franklin Journal.