AUGUSTA — Senior guard Kristina Blais scored a game-high 18 points to lead Lewiston to a 61-49 girls’ basketball victory over Cony on Tuesday. The Blue Devils (2-2) started slowly but picked up the tempo in the second quarter, outscoring Cony 20-5. Victoria Harris contributed a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Morgan […]
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Saddleback’s uncertain future has Rangeley wondering about future
RANGELEY — Nicole Lund worked the lunch shift at The Blue Orchid alone on Wednesday, cooking egg rolls and Happy Noodles for five diners, an easy smile on her face. Lund, from Massachusetts, bought the former Thai Blossom this summer with her husband, Bob, when its longtime owners retired. She’s not nervous about whether the […]
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Residents speak out on Saddleback
We asked: “How would it affect Rangeley if Saddleback Mountain ski resort didn’t open this year?” Since his company’s focus is snowmobiles, “it wouldn’t affect us at all. The town — it’s going to affect the IGA, hotels, condos. That’s what I worry about.” — Conor Callahan, parts department, BOSS Power Equipment “They’ve lost a […]
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2015 Winter Preview: Class D South girls’ basketball preview
The Class D tourney at the Augusta Civic Center will have a different look than the Western D playoffs of the past. Gone are Richmond, Buckfield, Searsport and Hyde. That leaves the Class D South tournament featuring just the 13 smallest schools on this side of the state. The defending regional champs from Rangeley should […]
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2015-16 Rangeley boys’ basketball preview
Coach: Jeff Larochelle (third year) Conference: EWC Class: D Last year’s record: 6-13, lost in Class D South preliminary Returning players: Juniors — Ricky Thompson (6-3 forward), Carl Trafton (5-3 guard), Devon Clark (5-8 guard); Sophomore — Kyle Larochelle (5-10 guard/forward). Key losses: Timmy White, Mason Cavalier, Wyatt Delvalle, Orrin Mitchell, Bo Beaulieu, Hunter Lowell. Promising newcomers: […]
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Boys’ basketball: Rangeley riddled by unexpected losses
This was supposed to be a breakout season for Rangeley boys’ basketball, and coach Jeff Larochelle hasn’t given up on the idea. The Lakers’ growth curve got much steeper, though, due to suspension, academic ineligibility, players leaving town and two senior starters choosing not to play. Larochelle is hopeful that the upperclassmen may return now […]
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Class D South boys’ basketball: Rangeley rallying after unexpected losses
Changes to the enrollment classification numbers arguably made Class D South boys’ basketball more manageable for Rangeley. Now the Lakers’ own numbers game is the potential problem. Three projected senior starters have not been in uniform throughout the preseason. One was dismissed by Rangeley coach Jeff Larochelle for disciplinary reasons. “I’m still hoping the other […]
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Nine apply to become Rangeley police chief
RANGELEY — The town has received nine applications for the police chief position, Administrative Assistant Traci Pitt said Friday. The deadline for applications was Wednesday, Dec. 2. Interviews will be set up with some candidates. A hiring panel made up of selectpersons, community members, law enforcement representatives, the town’s human resource officer and Town Manager […]
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Rangeley cheering
Coaches: Danielle Ellis and Kate Philbrick (first-year coaches) Conference: East-West League Class: D South Athletes: Juniors — Ashley Collins, Maxie Gatcomb; Sophomores — Logan Abbott, Melissa Hazen, Chloe Talbert, Mikayla White; Freshmen — Natausha Cogley, Abi Kennedy; Eighth Grade — Adiya Mather, Abigail Waldeck, Gabrielle White. Season outlook: The first-year coaches look forward to working with […]
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Class D South final: Richmond runs past Rangeley
She scored one — and then another to equal the mark. But her place atop the list will have to wait a few days, despite her teammates’ best efforts to set her up Wednesday. Behind Anair’s twpo goals, though, Richmond cruised to a 5-0 win over Rangeley to secure a spot in the Class D […]