RANGELEY — A local man was being held without bail Thursday on a charge of sexual misconduct with a child under age 14. Rangeley police arrested David F. Paquette, 35, on the felony charge at a Rumford home Wednesday, Rangeley police Chief Dennis Leahy said Thursday. A conviction on the sexual misconduct charge carries a […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Christopher Welch, 24, Farmington, failure to appear, Dec. 10, $250 cash bail, court appearance Jan. 24, Farmington Police Department. Jacob Campbell, 20, Farmington, domestic violence assault, Dec. 11, $150 cash bail, court appearance Dec. 20, Farmington Police Department. David F. Paquette, 35, […]
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Saddleback opens Saturday
RANGELEY — Saddleback Ski Resort announced it will open for the season Saturday, Dec. 15. The ski area is expected to have six trails and two chairlifts open to service terrain for intermediate and novice skiers and snowboarders. The Free Rider Terrain Park will also be open. All services will be available, including ski school, […]
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Rangeley school panel hears about testing methods
RANGELEY — Middle school teacher Lucy Simonds presented an analysis of the Northwest Evaluation Association’s assessment procedures to the School Committee on Tuesday. The school has used the testing method in grades three through 10 for approximately 10 years. Simonds outlined differences between the New England Common Assessment Program tests, which are mandated by the […]
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RFA quilt raffle winner named
RANGELEY — The winner of the Rangeley Friends of the Arts quilt raffle drawing held Oct. 20 was Janet Kuhn of Whiting, N.J., who visited Rangeley in August. The RFA would like to thank Dan and Carol Perkins for the gift of the quilt. The proceeds will benefit youth in the Rangeley region. In the […]
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Northfield will perform songs of love, nature and the season
RANGELEY — Vocal group Northfield will bring the sounds of the season to listeners at two concerts on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15-16. Northfield will perform songs of nature and love, alternating with traditional Christmas carols and motets, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Main Street. Familiar music will be combined […]
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Musical during church service JAY — Bean’s Corner Baptist Church will present the Christmas musical, “Great Day!,” by Mosie Lister during the 10:30 morning worship service Sunday, Dec. 16. The musical story celebrating Christ’s birth includes solos and selections by both the adult and children’s choirs, as well as narration. In addition, the church will […]
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Rumford rejects Los Angeles actor’s request to close side streets for filming
RUMFORD — Anxiety over the unknown led selectmen Thursday night to unanimously reject a request from a Los Angeles filmmaker/actor to close a few side streets later this month for filming. Neither Gavin Peretti nor anyone representing him came to the meeting, as requested, to provide the board with details, Town Manager Carlo Puiia said. […]
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Rangeley boys’ basketball
Coach: Matt Clark (fourth year) Last year’s record: 7-10 Returning players: Senior — A. J. Elmes (5-9 guard); Juniors — Mike Haley (6-1 forward), David Bachelder (6-1 forward). Key losses: Alex Morton (6-1 guard/forward), Kyle Haley (6-0 forward). Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Mason Cavalier (5-4 guard); Freshmen — Elijah Enman (5-4 guard), Wyatt Belladalle (6-1 […]
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Rangeley girls’ basketball
Coach: Heidi Deery (19th year) Last year’s record: 18-3, lost in Western D final Returning players: Seniors — Abby Abbott (5-9 guard), Jenney Abbott (5-10 center; Junior — Tori Letarte (5-8 guard); Sophomores — Valerie Roy-Lessard (5-8 forward), Seve Deraps (5-9 guard), Taylor Esty (6-1 forward); Freshmen — Shelby Elmes (5-6 guard), Blayke Morin (6-1 center), Maddison […]