RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club welcomed thousands of visitors to the annual Snodeo weekend celebration. On Thursday, the fun kicked off in Oquossoc with the popular Chili Chowder Cook-Off at The Gingerbread House and Casino Night at Bald Mountain Camps. On Friday night, the live auction at Moose Alley generated proceeds for the club’s grooming operations. Saturday’s […]
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Snowmobile races highlight of Rangeley Snodeo
RANGELEY — Mother Nature favored this Western Maine town and the Rangeley Snowmobile Club with plenty of snow and mild weather Saturday for the annual Snodeo. Each year, the club organizes three days of fast-paced competition and family fun. This 35th year has been one of the best, according to committee Chairman Jonny Wakefield. He […]
Rangeley businesses revved up for Snodeo
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club will host its 29th Snodeo for three days beginning Thursday. It is the club’s largest fundraiser of the year, according to events committee chairman Jonny Wakefield. “We do a lot of work to organize this weekend,” Wakefield said, “but we couldn’t do it without many, many hours from […]
Annual Snodeo entertains with speed and stunts
RANGELEY — It was impossible to drive through Rangeley on Saturday without seeing a snowmobile — every size and color imaginable — with riders of nearly every age. Thanks to Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club and numerous other sponsors, Snodeo, a weekend-long fundraiser, has been happening annually for over 20 years. On Saturday, the last day […]
Snodeo coming to Rangeley this weekend
RANGELEY — Great weather and plenty of snow mean excellent conditions for the 28th annual Snodeo on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan 21-23. Hosted by the Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club, the event draws thousands of snowmobilers and spectators for shows, competitions, helicopter rides, radar run, poker run, free family events and lots of food. One […]
Head over heels
Pond Skimming Have you ever wondered what it’s like to skim across a freezing cold pond with a patrol toboggan in tow? Of course you have! Lucky for you, I recorded it! Posted by Jeffery Blackman on Sunday, March 29, 2015
Children’s snowmobiles stolen in Rangeley had special meaning to Mass. family
RANGELEY — Dan and Jennifer Smith of Pembroke, Mass., had hoped to hold onto their young sons’ snowmobiles forever. And maybe, one day, pass them on to their grandchildren. As of now, that won’t happen. The two children’s Polaris 120cc snowmobiles, one orange and black and the other blue and red, were stolen over the […]
Children’s snowmobiles, skis stolen during Snodeo in Rangeley
RANGELEY — Police are investigating the theft of two children’s snowmobiles and skis off a full-size snowmobile between Saturday night and Sunday morning, police Chief Dennis Leahy said Monday. The full-size snowmobile was parked behind the Rangeley Saddleback Inn and the two children’s snowmobiles were parked on the opposite end of the building at the […]
Rangeley ready for Snodeo
RANGELEY — Snodeo will see plenty of snow and well-groomed trails, according to one organizer. Local trails have a great base, Nick Pathiakis said Wednesday. “Even though there’s not a lot of snow in the state, Rangeley has plenty. All events are ready to go off as planned, including the fireworks.” Members of the Rangeley […]