FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has named 10 Michael D. Wilson scholars and fellows for the fall 2013 semester. This competitive undergraduate research award partners top student researchers with faculty mentors to help students gain experience, insight and skills in their career interests. Georgia Qualey, a history major at UMF, is using […]
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Spurrs Corner food pantry hours OTISFIELD — The food pantry at Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121, will be open Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. The pantry is open to residents of Otisfield on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For information call 583-4780 or 627-4329. West Paris food pantry WEST […]
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RSU 78 board to study moving Magalloway students
RANGELEY — At their regular meeting Tuesday, members of the RSU 78 School Board read a letter from a New Hampshire school district near Magalloway Township. In an open letter to the board, Paul Bousquet, superintendent of New Hampshire’s Errol School District, wrote that several inquiries had been received from residents of Magalloway Township about […]
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RSU 9 board approves agreement with Rangeley school district
FARMINGTON — The RSU 9 Board of Directors voted Tuesday to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the RSU 78 School Board in Rangeley to use a school bus. The Rangeley bus and the driver stay in the area after they drop off students at the Foster Career and Technical Education Center at Mt. […]
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Preview 2013: Rangeley girls’ basketball
Coach: Heidi Deery (20th year) Last year’s record: 19-2, lost in Western D final. Returning players: Senior — Tori Letarte (5-6 guard); Juniors — Valerie Roy-Lessard (5-4 guard), Seve Deery-Deraps (5-8 guard), Taylor Esty (6-1 forward/center); Sophomores — Blayke Morin (6-2 forward/center), Maddison Egan (5-4 guard), Michaela Shorey (5-5 guard); Freshman — Celia Philbrick (5-8 […]
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Registration open for Central Maine Community College courses
FARMINGTON — Open registration for spring semester classes is now underway for Central Maine Community College courses, including those offered in Franklin County. Courses are offered at the following seven location in Franklin County: Franklin County Adult Education, interpersonal communications; Franklin Memorial Hospital, principles of supervision; Mt. Abram High School, college algebra; Rangeley Lake High […]
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Preview 2013: Possible shift in West D
There could be a changing of the guard in Western D this season. At least, that’s what the Rangeley Lakers are hoping. After three straight regional titles, Richmond graduated seven veterans, including standout post player Jamie Plummer. The Bobcats also lost forward Alyssa Pearson and Ciarra Lancaster as well as guards Brianna Snedker, Noel Acord and Payton […]
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Two charged in Rangeley burglary
RANGELEY — Two teenagers are accused of breaking into a house on Loon Lake Road and breaking a bed, police Chief Dennis Leahy said Thursday. Officer Ron Wood charged David Batchelder, 18, of Rangeley and a 17-year-old girl from Industry, with felony burglary and one misdemeanor count each of criminal trespass and criminal mischief, he […]
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Rangeley man injured in Avon crash
AVON — A Rangeley man was injured Tuesday night when he lost control of his vehicle on Route 4, Maine State Police Sgt. Mathew Casavant said Wednesday. The 2005 Subaru Legacy driven by Dustin Hines, 22, of Rangeley crossed the centerline and crashed in a ditch, he said. “Speed and icy road conditions are considered […]
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Preview2013: Rangeley Boys’ Basketball
Coach: Jeff Larochelle (first year) Last year’s record: 2-15. Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Mike Haley (6-0 forward), David Bachelder (6-1 forward); Junior — Mason Cavalier (5-7 guard); Sophomores — Wyatt Delavalle (6-2 center), Orrin Mitchell (5-10 forward), Jake Farmer (6-0 forward); Freshman — Devon Clark (5-6 guard). Key loses: A.J. Elmes (guard). Promising newcomers: Sophomores […]