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Rangeley Lake Search Still Inching Along [Updated]

Renee Nelson — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:54:09 +0000

Maine wardens have found two snowmobiles in Rangeley Lake in the search for three Maine men who are presumed to have accidentally driven their snowmobiles into the lake nearly two months ago. The Maine Warden Service found the snow machines on Monday using a remotely operated, underwater vehicle to search part of the ice-covered lake. Wardens [...]

Torchlight Snowmobile Safety Vigil at Rangeley Snodeo to Honor Missing Snowmobilers

Andy Capwell — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:43:57 +0000

The annual Rangeley Snodeo will be taking place this Thursday through Saturday. A torchlight snowmobile safety vigil will be part of this year's event on Friday evening at 5 pm.

Wardens Hope Warmer Weather Helps in Recovery of Missing Snowmobilers in Rangeley

Renee Nelson — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:25:55 +0000

Maine Game Wardens feel confident they know the location of the snowmobiles used by three men missing after being out on Rangeley Lake last month. Officials are still searching for the bodies. The search could get a boost with the use of a new underwater remote controlled vehicle.

Controversy Over Snodeo – Should it go on While Snowmobilers are Missing in Rangeley Lake?

Renee Nelson — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:36:16 +0000

This year’s Snodeo in Rangeley is scheduled for the end of this month. The controversy comes from the fact that three snowmobilers went through the ice on December 30th and their bodies have yet to be recovered from the lake. Some feel that having Snodeo is disrespectful and others feel it is appropriate.

Rangeley, Maine Man Plays Santa at President's Park In Washington D.C.

Andy Capwell — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:45:29 +0000

Rob Hoffman of Rangeley, Maine has been spending the past few weeks at President's Park in Washington D.C. He's been greeting boys and girls as Santa Claus. Hoffman is a retired airline pilot and has portrayed Santa for the past eight years.