Rangeley faces a numbers game every year in boys’ basketball. Coach Jeff Larochelle said he believes that there are only 24 boys in the entire high school, and 10 are on his team. With two out of the lineup in preseason due to medical issues, the Lakers haven’t been able to play the pressure defense […]
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Boys’ Basketball Preview: Different numbers, same challenge for local underdogs
Mark Thurlow sounds energized, and the student participation level in the Buckfield boys’ basketball program is beyond healthy. Now the key is to translate that novelty and excitement into wins on the court and upward movement in the East-West Conference. Thurlow, who had two tenures at Telstar covering nearly two decades, knows that may take […]
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Rangeley selectmen consider Lakeside Park projects
RANGELEY — Selectmen on Monday discussed projects for Lakeside Park and their relation to the master plan. Rick Godaire of the Public Works Department introduced Linda Hamilton, who spoke for the Parks Commission. Hamilton detailed some projects that could be started without a lot of money. She said the commission didn’t want to add to […]
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11th annual Rangeley Lakes Mountain Holly Days start Dec. 11
RANGELEY — The 11th annual Mountain Holly Days sponsored by the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 11 to 14, in the villages of Rangeley and Oquossoc. Participating businesses will offer special discounts, including discounts on gift certificates, promotional items, drawings, refreshments, workshops and dining specials. This year will […]
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Fire heavily damages kitchen, living room of Rangeley home
RANGELEY — Improperly discarded smoking material caused a fire late Friday afternoon that heavily damaged the kitchen and living room of a house at 428 Rumford Road, fire Chief Tim Pellerin said Monday. There was heat and smoke damage throughout the rest of the two-story house, he said. He estimated damage at $130,000. Timothy Gotto […]
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Rangeley voters OK spending on school design services
RANGELEY — Residents of Regional School Unit 78 voted 19-0 Tuesday to spend up to $26,600 for architectural design services for the proposed addition and renovations to Rangeley Lakes Regional School. The money will come from the capital reserve fund. The vote followed a sparsely attended public hearing. It is the first formal step in […]
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MSAD 52 to offer CNA class soon TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult Education currently has openings for its next CNA class starting early December. If you have been considering taking a step to change your future in the health care field, now is the time. The CNA course is designed to provide the experience and […]
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Rangeley museum benefits from harvest fest
RANGELEY — Thanks to many sponsors and volunteers, the Rangeley Lakes Logging Museum achieved the most successful Apple Harvest Festival fundraiser ever. Festival guests seemed to certainly enjoy a fun-filled, delicious food-filled, vendor-filled day despite the occasional drizzly weather, and apples were certainly aplenty. Nearly $1,000 was raised on the raffle of donated items. Winners […]
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Franklin County honored for improving health of Maine’s youth
FARMINGTON — Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 and the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County announced that two after school programs, two child care centers, and four health care practices in Franklin County are being honored for their commitment to excellence in healthy eating and active living for children and families. Established in 2012, the Let’s […]