RANGELEY — A team of eight divers searched parts of Rangeley Lake on Thursday afternoon for the bodies of three snowmobilers missing since Dec. 30. Wardens had located the sleds of Kenneth Henderson, 40, of China, Glen Henderson, 43, of Sabattus, and John Spencer, 41, of Litchfield in the lake in February, but were forced […]
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Saddleback seeks Rangeley’s help in becoming nonprofit
Editor’s note: Story was edited to reflect that Dallas Plantation is still considering providing the requested letter. RANGELEY — The Board of Selectmen was asked Tuesday by Saddleback ski area general manager Chris Farmer for support in turning Saddleback Resort into a nonprofit foundation. Farmer explained that the Berry family, owners of Saddleback, have decided […]
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Genealogy group to meet May 11 FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Valley Chapter, MGS, will meet at at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Farmington Public Library. Kenneth Wing will talk about the “Lost Villages of Flagstaff Lake.” Ken and Alan Burnell are authors of a book by the same name. Anyone with an […]
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Cash raffle benefits library LIVERMORE FALLS — The Trustees of Treat Memorial Library are excited to offer a new raffle where participants can win cash. Every day in June a ticket will be drawn for cash prizes in amounts from $5 to $100. Tickets are now on sale for $5 each or three for $10 […]
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Rangeley shifts some budget items to next year
RANGELEY — A joint meeting Tuesday by the Board of Selectmen and the town’s six-person Budget Committee centered on which issues should be prepared for the May 20 town meeting. Residents will vote on the 2013-14 budget at the town meeting . Among the items shifted to next year’s budget are paving the area in […]
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National Day of Prayer Thursday RANGELEY — A National Day of Prayer service will be held at noon Thursday, May 2, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. The service will be followed by a light luncheon. The event is sponsored by the Daughters of the King, Living Waters Chapter. Call 864-3381 […]
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H.S. softball: Richmond tops Rangeley
RICHMOND — Green grass. That’s what the Rangeley softball team saw Friday and it wasn’t something they were accustomed to. The Lakers opened their regular season against the defending Western D champs from Richmond but were at a distinct disadvantage. The Bobcats were playing their 10th game and third regular season match. Rangeley had just […]
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Rangeley school budget approved; adult ed update given
RANGELEY — The School Board approved a $3.4 million budget Tuesday night and was briefed on the adult education program. Discussion of the 2013-14 budget included debates on salary versus stipend for an athletic director; a teacher contract for a guidance counselor, who would have the same job description as the student services coordinator; and […]
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Rangeley student is Congressional Art Competition winner
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Michaud has announced that Brianna Hall, a student at Rangeley Lakes Regional School, was chosen as the winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for Maine’s Second Congressional District. The Congressional Art Competition offers a chance for one high school student from participating congressional districts from around the country to […]
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Carl Wesley Lewin
WATERVILLE — Carl Wesley Lewin, 95, died on April 18, at Lakewood Continuing Care Center, where he had resided since 2010. His family wishes to thank the staff at Lakewood for their exceptional care during his residency. Carl was born in Hanover, N.H., April 23, 1917, the eldest son of Charles Henry Lewin and Grace […]