RANGELEY — On July 26, 2013, during the Friday Evening Program of the Logging Festival, the Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum inducted Richard A. Hale of Bethel and Rangeley into the Logger’s Hall of Fame. Begun in 1985, the Logger’s Hall of Fame honors people who have worked in the woods for a significant part […]
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Rangeley begins search for town manager
RANGELEY — At a special meeting Monday, the Board of Selectmen began the process of searching for a new town manager. Town Manager Tiki White will step down to prepare for the birth of her first child. She said because of the new responsibility, she prefers to go back to her old position as assistant […]
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Massachusetts teen injured in Rangeley crash makes gains
The mother of a Massachusetts teenager critically injured in an accident on Route 4 in Rangeley on June 1 said her daughter is doing well but has a long way to go for a complete recovery. Janessa Gordon, 18, of Melrose, Mass., was a front-seat passenger in a car when the driver lost control and […]
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Logging museum plans full summer season of activities
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum has announced its 2014 season of events. The museum will open full time from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18. The first event will be the annual auction to be held Saturday, July 5. There will be a preview at 9:30 a.m. and the […]
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Rangeley graduation comes with personal touch
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Regional School celebrated the graduation of its senior class on June 14 with a new format for the ceremony that emphasized the personal relationships between the students and their teachers and community. In a theme that gained strength with each iteration, the seven graduating Seniors all referred to their classmates […]
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Well done – Student achievements
BALTIMORE — Joshua Charest, the son of John and Louise Charest of Lewiston, graduated from Johns Hopkins University with honors. Joshua was awarded the “Best Design” for his senior year design project. He designed a device that will assist leg amputees to improve the quality of an active lifestyle. The device has garnered the attention […]
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Well done – Student achievements
BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the spring 2014 semester at Boston University. A 2011 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in graphic design. — NEWTON, Mass. — Brandyn Cloutier of Dixfield graduated with a Bachelor of […]
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Crash victim from Massachusetts improving in Boston hospital
RANGELEY — A Massachusetts teenager critically injured in a June 1 accident on Route 4 is listed in fair condition at Massachusetts General Hospital, a spokeswoman at the Boston hospital said Wednesday. Janessa Gordon, 18, of Melrose, Mass., is in an intensive care unit. Gordon was flown from Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Her […]
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Western D softball: Young Bobcats still have the edge
Local players to watch: Hannah Gallant, Sr. 1b, Buckfield, Alannah Knox, Sr OF, Buckfield, Arrabine Dunn, Sr. 3b, Buckfield; Taylor Esty, Jr. P, Rangeley, Tori Letarte, Sr SS, Rangeley, Blayke Morin, Soph. C, Rangeley. Favorites: Richmond graduated nine seniors but hasn’t missed a beat from last year’s state championship. The Bobcats have a younger team […]
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Massachusetts teen remains in critical condition after Rangeley crash
RANGELEY — A Massachusetts teenager remains in critical condition at a Lewiston hospital but is putting up a fight for her life, police Chief Dennis Leahy said Thursday. Janessa Gordon, 18, of Melrose, Mass., was a front-seat passenger in a car that went off Route 4 at the bottom of Dodge Pond Hill and rolled […]