RANGELEY — Owners of the third-largest ski resort in Maine said Monday that Saddleback won’t open this winter unless they can get $3 million in the next two weeks to replace an old, slow ski lift. General Manager Chris Farmer said the 51-year-old double-lift that leads to all of its other chairlifts is creating a […]
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Transients arrested in Rangeley on Texas warrants
RANGELEY — Two transients accused of stealing a vehicle in Texas and driving cross-country with suspended licenses were arrested outside a Main Street motel early Thursday. Charles K. Santo, 48, was charged with misdemeanors of operating without a license and theft of a motor vehicle, officer Brad Scovil said. Deanna M. Holden, 44, was charged with […]
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Whitefish sculpture added to Oquossoc White House
RANGELEY — Drivers around the Bald Mountain Road area are checking out the large whitefish sculpture recently installed at A.G. Newmyer’s summer home, known as the Oquossoc White House. “People have already discovered it,” Newmyer said. “Strange cars pull into the driveway. People are asking who did it.” Fishing a popular sport in the area, […]
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Edwin R. Lowell
1939 – 2015 AUBURN — Edwin Richard Lowell, 76, a lifetime resident of Rangeley, died early Friday, July 10, at the Hospice House in Auburn, with his loving family by his side. Edwin was born June 29, 1939, a son of Richard and Ethelin (Barrett) Lowell. He attended school in Rangeley and married Susan Simpson […]
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June E. Tomlins
1919 – 2015 FARMINGTON — June Edna Tomlins, 95, a resident of Thompson Walton Court in Farmington, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 4. She was born on Sept. 12, 1919, in Rangeley, the daughter of Linton and Vivian (Haley) Hoar. She was educated in Rangeley schools, graduating from high school in […]
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Myrtle L. ‘Nana’ Allen
1921 – 2015 NORTH JAY — Myrtle L. “Nana” Allen, 93, a resident of North Jay for 80 years, went to be with the love of her life, Charlie, on Tuesday, June 23, with her family at her bedside. Myrtle was born in Rangeley on Aug. 28, 1921, a daughter of John and Doris (Ross) […]
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Charles ‘Bananas’ Raymond
RANGELEY — Committal services for Charles “Bananas” Raymond were held Sunday, June 21, at 1 p.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Rangeley, with the Rev. Judson Pealer officiating, assisted by Ben Wetherill. Following services, all were invited to Christian “Smokey” and Sheila Raymond’s home for visiting and refreshments. Cremation and memorial services were cared for […]
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Suzanne Crory
RANGELEY — Private family graveside services for Suzanne Crory of Rangeley were held Sunday, June 21, at noon at the Evergreen Cemetery in Rangeley, with the Rev. Cathie Wallace officiating. The Rev. Wallace opened with a welcome and prayer and recited several verses from John 14. Those in attendance read Psalm 23 in unison, followed […]
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Gertrude B. Spiller
1921 – 2015 SANDY RIVER PLANTATION — Gertrude B. Spiller, 93, of Sandy River Plantation passed away on Wednesday, June 10, at the Sandy River Center in Farmington, where she had resided for the past six months. She was born on Dec. 25, 1921, in Woonsocket, R.I., the daughter of Henry and Evelina (Menard) Shea. […]
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Rodney Richard
RANGELEY — Spring graveside services with full military honors provided by Camp Keyes, Augusta, for Rodney Richard of Rangeley, were held Saturday morning, May 30, at 10 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Rangeley, with the Rev. Judd Pealer of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley, officiating. Following services, all were invited to a reception at […]