FARMINGTON — A woman was listed in fair condition Monday at a Portland hospital after she was seriously injured Friday night when the snowmobile she was riding collided with metal gates on the Whistle Stop Trail, according to a Maine Warden Service news release. The gates are open for the snowmobile season at each crossing […]
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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 […]
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Former Mexico man dies in Bangor
BANGOR — A former Mexico man who was struck by a vehicle on Hammond Street earlier this week has died, Bangor police said Friday. Timothy Gotto, 55, died of his injuries at Eastern Maine Medical Center on Thursday night, according to Bangor police Sgt. Tim Cotton. Gotto had been staying in the Bangor area, Cotton […]
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Second Black Mountain snowmobile hill climb scheduled for Jan. 23
RUMFORD — Black Mountain Ski Resort is holding its second snowmobile hill climb of the season from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. The ski resort held its first hill climb of the season on Dec. 13, which attracted more than 125 snowmobile riders. General Manager Jim Carter said that the snowmobile hill climb […]
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Trail woes continue for snowmobile clubs after weekend rain
RUMFORD — A week of steady rain and warm weather has left several snowmobile clubs in the River Valley area hoping for another big snowstorm. Bob Stickney, treasurer of the Rumford Polar Bears Snowmobile Club, said their trails were marginal, at best, before a week that saw “a lot of rain, freezing rain and fluctuating […]
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Jay board gets update on town recreation trails
JAY — Randy Easter, a member of the Recreation Committee, gave selectpersons an update Monday on the town’s snowmobile and track-setter on town recreation land behind the schools. Selectpersons approved the purchase of a new snowmobile, grooming equipment, and a tow-behind track-setter in December 2012. The groomer and related equipment cost $5,947.84 and the 2013 […]
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Jay board tables request for $19,500 for snowmobiles
JAY — Selectpersons voted unanimously Monday to table a request for $19,500 from the Andy Valley Riders Snowmobile Club to buy two snowmobiles for grooming trails in town. Club members requested the money be allocated from the town’s recreation reserve account. The board will take up the request at its next meeting, Monday, Nov. 10. […]
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Kingfield Selectman: Delinquent taxpayers a problem
KINGFIELD — Delinquent taxpayers have become a bigger burden on the municipality. The total of unpaid taxes from the 2013-14 fiscal year is $450,000, Selectman John Dill told the board at its Monday night meeting. He and Administrative Assistant Leanna Targett said that although tax bills are sent out twice a year, the option might […]
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Couple charged by moose under investigation
ACKMAN (AP) — A New Hampshire husband and wife charged by a moose while snowmobiling in Maine are under investigation for possibly following the animal. The Maine Warden Service says it is examining video of the encounter last week in Jackman that was posted on YouTube by Janis and Bob Powell of Belmont, N.H. Cpl. […]