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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 [...]

Wardens Will Resume Search For Missing Snowmobilers On Rangeley Lake

Andy Capwell — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:01:18 +0000

It's been about two months since three snowmobilers went through the ice on Rangeley Lake and they are now presumed dead. The search for Ken Henderson,40, of China, his cousin Glenn Henderson, 43, of Sabattus and their friend John Spencer, 41, of Litchfield will resume on Wednesday.

Rangeley, Maine Will Attempt To Break World Record For Longest Snowmobile Parade

Andy Capwell — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:41:38 +0000

Snowmobile enthusiasts will be attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest snowmobile parade this Saturday in Rangeley. It's all part as a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Northern New England.

It's 'Reciprocal Snowmobile Weekend' in Northern New England

Renee Nelson — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:00:53 +0000

If you have snowmobiles and they are registered in Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont you can go exploring this weekend, January 25 to 28, 2013! ‘Reciprocal Snowmobile Weekend’ is on now until Sunday and allows all legally registered Maine snowmobiles to be operated in New Hampshire and Vermont without being registered in those states.

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.

Snowy Start to Winter in Central Maine

Andy Capwell — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:12:36 +0000

Last year was not a banner year for snow lovers in Maine. This winter, which is only 9 days old so far, has dumped another 6 to 8 inches of snow in central Maine. That follows the 10 inches of snow we received on Thursday.