LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice has announced that two new members have joined the agency’s board of directors. Joining the board are Christine Bosse of Sabattus, vice president retail management, Bangor Savings Banks; and Chris Gagnon of Windham, financial adviser, Gooley, Nisbet, Henchel & Gagnon, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Other members include Rene […]
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Stephens High class of 1952 MEXICO — The class of 1952 from Stephens High School of Rumford will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at the Chicken Coop for their monthly luncheon. All class members and guests welcome. In case of inclement weather, the meal will be rescheduled. West Paris food pantry WEST PARIS […]
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Rangeley area to attempt snowmobile record
RANGELEY — On Saturday, Feb. 9, the Rangeley Lakes Region will attempt to beat the Guinness World Records Largest Snowmobile Parade of 820 sleds over a 29-mile course in Roseau, Minn. All proceeds from the fundraising effort will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Northern New England. Ayisha, a 5 year old from Lewiston, will […]
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Route 4 in Madrid now open
MADRID — Route 4 from Madrid to Rangeley reopened Friday morning. The road was closed Thursday afternoon due to an ice jam near the bridge just south of Small Falls, Emergency Management Director Tim Hardy said Friday morning. The water and ice levels have dropped since yesterday when concerns rose about the bridge and the […]
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Soil & Water board meeting FARMINGTON — The monthly board meeting of the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the USDA Service Center on Park Street. The meeting is open to the public. A copy of the agenda can be picked up […]
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Wild weather wreaks havoc across Western Maine
DIXFIELD — Residents in Western Maine saw just about every form of precipitation on Thursday during a spate of wild weather. Rain, sleet, snow and hail fell as blue skies suddenly turned black and gusts up to 60 mph blew through, causing scattered power outages. The culprit was a warm front, followed quickly by a […]
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One of three co-defendants in heroin case gets bail lowered
FARMINGTON – Three people charged with trafficking in heroin, cocaine and other drugs Monday in Rangeley had their bail set in 12th District Court on Wednesday. Michael Chandler, 33, of Philadelphia, Pa., Tyler McFarland, 31, of Gray, and Jami Lee Driscoll, 23, of Auburn, appeared before Judge Nancy Carlson. Maine Drug Enforcement agents, along with […]
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Police arrest three, confiscate drugs in Rangeley
RANGELEY — Three people were charged Monday in connection with selling illegal drugs, including heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine. A cadre of law enforcement agents searched a residence and a motor inn Sunday night into Monday morning and seized about $18,200 in drugs and suspected drug money, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency Supervisor Matthew Cashman said […]
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Thousands turn out for Snodeo festival in Rangeley
RANGELEY — The temperature was low but spirits were high Saturday as thousands gathered to celebrate Snodeo 2013. From the Town and Lake Motel to the Moose Alley restaurant on Main Street, snowmobilers were everywhere, whether they were refueling at the Loony Bin Variety Store or seeing who had the fastest snowmobile while competing in […]
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Local roundup: Rangeley sidesteps Kents Hill
RANGELEY — Rangeley burst out to a 13-0 lead in the first quarter and continued the rout in a 51-35 win over Kents Hill in girls’ basketball Wednesday. Blayke Morin led the Lakers (10-1) with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Jenney Abbott added six points and 16 rebounds while Seve Deery-DeRaps chipped eight points and […]