Pamela Jo Ellis of Rangeley was the recipient of the Second Festival Prize at the WCSH-6 Portland Art Festival held Aug. 25 on Congress Street in Portland. Three hundred artists from all over New England participated in the day-long festival. Ellis’ winning painting was a five-inch by five-inch watercolor titled “Lakesky Fractal,” which depicts Rangeley […]
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Celebration Sept. 15 for Rangeley’s designation as an Appalachian Trail Community
RANGELEY — The Appalachian Trail Conservancy will celebrate the official designation of Rangeley as the newest Appalachian Trail Community from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. The event at Haley Pond Park is free and open to the public. Several demonstrations will be held throughout the day that focus on outdoor safety, preparation […]
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Rangeley school board signs warrants
RANGELEY — The School Committee signed warrants Tuesday night for a Nov. 6 referendum that calls for all newly-elected committeemen to take office on July 1. If a town meeting elects a new committee member before that date, the current member will finish out their term. The public is invited to a hearing on the […]
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C. Swanton: The gullible public
How gullible can the American people be? How could they elect a man with an array of sealed records pertaining to his past, no experience in governing anything and a dismal record as a senator? A man who, after four years in office, has made things worse? A vice president who, when he hasn’t got […]
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Saddleback trail run RANGELEY — The fourth annual Saddleback Mountain Trail Run will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, the day of the Saddleback Fall Festival. The run is approximately four miles with a vertical change of 8,000 feet. The start will be at the Saddleback Base Lodge. The registration fee is $25. […]
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Spanish teens ending student exchange in Rangeley
RANGELEY — Fernando Ranz, with his cutoff jeans, Quiksilver T-shirt and boy-band haircut, looks like a typical American high school student. He and seven of his classmates from Madrid, Spain, are getting over a little culture shock as they come to the end of their three-week exchange session at Rangeley Lakes Regional School. The five […]
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Republicans plan barbecue TURNER — The Androscoggin County Republicans and friends will hold a family barbecue from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at The Great Outdoors, 68 Naiad Lane. There is a beach, volleyball courts and horseshoe pits. The featured speaker is John A. Ford, Maine humorist and author of “Suddenly, the Cider […]
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Franklin County Arrest Log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Cindy Mitchell, 53, Jay, aggravated trafficking of illegal drug, Sept. 7, $3,000 unsecured, court appearance Oct. 26, Jay Police Department. Chris Crockett, 52, New Sharon, eluding an officer, criminal speed, driving without a license, driving to endanger, Sept. 8, $300 cash, court […]
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Rangeley Girls’ Soccer
Coach: Georgia Campbell (third year) Last year’s record: 4-7-2, lost in Western D semifinal. Returning players: Seniors —Jenney Abbott (MF/F), Abby Abbott (F), Olivia Jannace (F); Junior — Victoria Letarte (MF); Sophomores — Valerie Lessard (FB), Taylor Esty (FB); Freshmen — Shelby Elmes (MF), Maddison Egan (FB), Michaela Shorey (FB). Key losses: — Sandra Campbell […]
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Rangeley Boys’ Soccer
Coach: David Jensen (first year) Last year’s record: 0-12 Returning players: Seniors — Gunnar Johnson, AJ Elmes: Juniors — Thomas Clinch, Michael Haley. Promising newcomers: Eighth grade — Carl Trafton, Ricky Thompson Outlook: The Lakers were winless last year and only won two games the year before. Jensen is a new coach trying to rebuild […]