FREEPORT – Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court wrestled with rules for accessing data on cellphones Thursday before a roomful of teenagers who possibly knew more about the technology than they do. The court heard oral arguments at Freeport High School as part of a program where the justices hear appeals at high schools, showcasing for students […]
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Theater at Monmouth performing in Rangeley
RANGELEY — Rangeley Friends of the Arts is sponsoring The Theater at Monmouth in a presentation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Free-will donations will be accepted. Magic, laughter and love are on the loose in the woods outside Athens in Shakespeare’s […]
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Rangeley man scheduled for November trial on fentanyl charges
FARMINGTON — A Rangeley man is scheduled to go to trial on charges of distribution of fentanyl in November at U.S. District Court in Bangor. Steven Butler, 24, was indicted by a federal grand jury Sept. 14 on three felony counts of distribution of a controlled substance. According to the indictment, Butler “knowingly and intentionally” […]
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Rangeley Clergy Association offering free concert
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Clergy Association presents Leslie Lee and Steve Gretz in a free concert of country and folk music “to lift spirits and soothe souls.” The concert will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Lakeside Theater on Main Street. The concert is free of charge; donations to the Rangeley […]
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Richards joins Farmington police, leaves Rangeley police
Farmington Police Chief Jack Peck, right, welcomes Jacob Richards, left, to the department Tuesday. Richards, currently a full-time police officer in Rangeley, will work his notice and start in Farmington on Oct. 12. FARMINGTON — Selectmen approved the hiring of a Rangeley police officer and spending $30,000 for reimbursement of training for the new officer. […]
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Girls' soccer: Johnson's OT goal lifts Richmond over Rangely
Rangeley’s Summer Vanburen (5) battles with Richmond’s Emma Carbone (9) during season-opening East-West Conference girls’ soccer action at Richmond on Saturday. The host Bobcats came away with a 1-0 overtime win. RICHMOND — It is not often that a Richmond High School girls soccer team is held scoreless through a half of East-West Conference play. […]
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Fall preview 2017: Rangeley Lakes golf
Coach: Timothy Straub (12th year) Class: C; Conference: East-West Returning players: Senior — Chloe Talbert; Junior — Callahan Crosby. Key losses: N/A Promising newcomers: Seniors — Sydney Royce, Isobel Straub. What to expect: Captains Callahan Crosby and Chloe Talbert lead the team with their combined eight years of experience playing varsity golf. They are thinking one […]
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Analysis on proposed runway extension to be reviewed in Rangeley
RANGELEY — A public meeting will be held Thursday to review an analysis of a proposed runway extension at the Stephen A. Bean Municipal Airfield. Some residents have raised concerns over the project. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the town’s airport. The meeting is on alternatives that have been found through completing the […]
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Summer storytelling events being offered in Rangeley
RANGELEY — Western Maine Storytelling will host two free storytelling events at the Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St., this summer. Peggy Yocom will lead a workshop on “How To Recall and Tell Our Stories” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29. Participants will learn fun ways to mine their own memories for stories […]
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Oquossoc Day Festival on tap in Rangeley
RANGELEY — There will be something for everyone to enjoy, see and taste during the Oquossoc Day festivities Saturday, Aug. 19. “The whole event is centered around Oquossoc Village,” Janet Koob, an organizer, said Thursday. This year’s theme is Patriotism. A listing of the festivities can be found at Oquossoc Day on Facebook. Live music, […]