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Thriller shot in Rumford and Rangeley to debut in Waterville

To see a trailer of The Guide, visit the website at www.TheGuideTheMovie.com. Or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/theguidethemovie.  RANGELEY — John Meyers of Rangeley is thrilled that his first feature movie will premiere at the 16th Maine International Film Festival this month in Waterville. It was filmed in 12 days last December in Rumford […]

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New superintendent, officers welcomed in Rangeley

RANGELEY — At their first regular meeting of the new administrative year Tuesday, the School Board welcomed new Superintendent Susan Pratt, new Principal Charles Brown and three new board members. The new members are Eric Burgess of Dallas Plantation, Joanne Chapman of Rangeley and Nancy Hilliard of Sandy River Plantation. Acting on Bill Roy’s nominations, […]

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Bands to play at scenic overlook RANGELEY — God of Wonders 2013 will take place starting at noon Saturday, July 13, across from the Noyes Scenic Overlook, Route 17. Music will be provided by the Founded Trio and Band, Angela and Josh from The Elect, Blue Mirth Band, Country Trio, Fishers of Men, Troy Pingree, […]

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Former Rangeley man re-indicted on sex charges

FARMINGTON — A Franklin County grand jury re-indicted a former Rangeley man Tuesday on sex charges involving a child under 12. David Paquette, 35, who now lives in Rumford, was indicted on felony charges of gross sexual assault and sexual misconduct with a child under 12. A conviction for gross sexual assault carries a penalty […]

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Rangeley board selects new chairman

RANGELEY — The Board of Selectmen elected Dave Burgess as the board’s new chairman at Tuesday’s meeting. Burgess told the board that the town would need the support of an active board, as it is going into transition due to the selection of a new town manager. Gary Shaffer was elected vice chair. Joanne Chapman […]

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Survey on arts and heritage

The High Peaks Creative Council in Kingfield is offering a survey for the residents and visitors of Northern Franklin County. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate how the arts and heritage organization can better reach the public and help strengthen the collective creative economy. Those taking the survey will be entered into a […]

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Casting for Recovery event held

RANGELEY — On June 1 there was a very special night at the Rangeley Guides and Sportsmen Club put on by Ken Beaulieu. The event was Casting for Recovery. Thirteen ladies who are fighting cancer and their guides went fishing for the day at different places. One lady had a fly-in. A roast beef dinner […]