Police said the men posed as Department of Justice employees when they approached the woman.
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Woman injured in Rangeley Plantation crash
RANGELEY PLANTATION — A woman from Maine and Florida was injured Thursday when she fell asleep at the wheel, went off Bemis Road and struck a tree, according to Deputy Brad Scovil. Janet Birkens, 87, complained of head and neck pain, and was taken to a hospital by a NorthStar EMS ambulance, according to Franklin […]
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Three people injured in motorcycle crash in Rangeley Plantation
RANGELEY PLANTATION — Three people were injured Sunday afternoon when two motorcycles collided on Route 17. Jason Zimba, 48, of Sidney was attempting to turn left into the scenic overlook when his motorcycle was struck from behind, according to Deputy Brad Scovil’s report to Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. Scott Green, 48, of Webster, […]
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Rangeley Plantation woman accused of driving drunk
RANGELEY — A Rangeley Plantation woman is accused of driving drunk when she fell off her motorcycle June 10 and hit her head on the pavement in the vicinity of Mingo Loop Road. A passer-by found her in the road, according to Police Chief Russell French. Police on Monday charged Lauren Singer, 19, by summons […]
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New Hampshire couple rescued from Rangeley area lake
RANGELEY PLANTATION — A New Hampshire couple and their dog were rescued from Mooselookmeguntic Lake on Sunday afternoon after their canoe tipped over as they were headed to Toothaker Island. Emily Lord, 29, and Darin Radatz, 30, both of Middleton, New Hampshire, were wearing life jackets, which is probably what saved their lives, Warden Patrick […]
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Woman injured in motorcycle crash in Rangeley
RANGELEY — Police said a Rangeley Plantation woman was injured Friday night when she lost control of her motorcycle on Route 4 in the vicinity of Mingo Loop Road. Lauren Singer, 19, fell off her motorcycle and hit her head on the pavement, Police Chief Russell French said Monday. A passerby found her in the […]
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Fire that damaged preserve lodge in Rangeley area ruled accidental
RANGELEY PLANTATION — A fire that heavily damaged the main lodge at Stephen Phillips Memorial Preserve on Tuesday night has been ruled accidental, Rangeley Fire Chief Tim Pellerin said Friday. The fire that began in the kitchen was caused by a leaking propane line that ignited the pilot light behind the refrigerator, he said. The […]
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Fire heavily damages lodge at preserve in Rangeley area
RANGELEY PLANTATION — A fire heavily damaged the main lodge of the remote Stephen Phillips Memorial Preserve on Stephens Road early Tuesday night, Rangeley Fire Chief Tim Pellerin said Wednesday. A state fire investigator is expected at the site Wednesday to try to determine the cause. “At this point, nothing indicates it is suspicious and […]
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Kennebunk man indicted in Rangeley Plantation assault case
FARMINGTON — A Kennebunk man accused of striking and trying to strangle a woman while the two were on a wilderness camping trip in August in northern Franklin County was indicted Wednesday by a grand jury. Daniel A. Kelley, 42, was indicted on a felony charge of aggravated assault in the Aug. 9 incident at […]
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Kennebunk man charged with assaulting woman at wilderness campsite
FARMINGTON — Police said a Kennebunk man was arrested Wednesday after a woman said he struck her and tried to strangle her while the two were on a wilderness camping trip at Stephen Phillips Memorial Preserve on Mooselookmeguntic Lake in Rangeley Plantation over the weekend. Daniel A. Kelley, 42, of Kennebunk, was arrested Tuesday by […]