RANGELEY — Police charged a local man Tuesday in a break-in at a residence at 125 Carry Road in Oquossoc while the owners were out of state. Rangeley police received a burglary complaint at 10:18 a.m. Saturday after residents reported that their alarm company saw a man enter their property and steal alcohol, Police Chief […]
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Rangeley chief focuses on community policing
RANGELEY — Police Chief Russell French is more likely to be seen on patrol, walking around town, or at a community event than in his office. In his nearly seven months as chief, French has been out and about getting to know people and making sure they know he and his officers are available and […]
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Two teens accused of vandalizing Rangeley Lakes school
RANGELEY — Police have charged two 17-year-old boys from Rangeley and Avon with breaking into Rangeley Lakes Regional School and causing more than $8,000 in damages. Damage included spray-painted anti-Semitic messages, swastikas, racial slurs and anti-police statements, Police Chief Russell French said. Cooking oil stored in a large storage room that was broken into was […]
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Veteran Kittery officer hired as new Rangeley police chief
RANGELEY – A veteran police officer and Kittery police lieutenant has been hired as police chief. He will be paid $53,000. Lt. Russell French, 55, of Kennebunk will be appointed and sworn in at the Rangeley Board of Selectmen meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the Town Office, Town Manager Tim Pellerin […]