The article below appeared in the December 12, 1895, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES and clearly demonstrates that when it comes to dealing with illnesses or injuries…there is NO SUCH THING AS THE GOOD OLD DAYS! Just another one of the amazing things that happened in the big woods that never cease to astound.  (Contemporary commentary found in […]

Time may have been on the side of The Rolling Stones once upon a time, until they realized that “time waits for no one,” and now they are more wrinkled than 12-year-old Shar Peis. Time is a human construct in our ongoing death match with mortality. Art, science and religion can all agree on this […]

On December 15th the Rangeley Selectmen, Planning Board and Town Attorney completed their comprehensive review of proposed zoning changes.  They have been meeting regularly over the last two months to analyze and improve proposed changes to Rangeley’s Zoning Ordinance i.e., Chapter 38.  Accessory dwelling units, mobile home parks and the Land Use Tables were some […]

Rangeley Community Chorus and Rangeley Ringers handbell choir will present their annual Holiday Concert on Friday, December 16 at 7:00 PM at Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. in Rangeley. Enjoy classic Christmas music and original holiday works from the chorus as well as soloists and small group selections.  The Holiday Concert is directed and accompanied […]

Rangeley Lakes Regional School Student Council is hosting a food drive from December to January 31, 2023. The most needed items are corn beef hash, cereal, sugar, spaghetti sauce, chili, baked beans, and tuna. Other non-food items like toiletries, diapers and anything else to contribute will be accepted! The drop-off locations in Rangeley are the […]

The results are in, and the news is good: Final results from Maine Audubon’s Annual Loon Count for 2022 estimate that adult loon numbers dipped slightly this year, but chick numbers are up! Long-term trends continue to show a strong adult population that has grown steadily over the years, and a stable population of chicks […]

On November 17, at the annual meeting of childcare providers in Western Maine, Mary Sue Richard was recognized for 40 years of quality childcare in the child and adult care food program. Her program has been enrolled in the CACFP since 1982, and serves breakfast, lunch and snack to children daily. Pictured left to right: […]

SADDLEBACK IS BACK!! Fantastic GREEN DRAKE slope side Condo is ready for your immediate enjoyment! Beautifully appointed, this 3BR, 2BA unit offers sun filled open kitchen/living area with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, radiant heat. Main floor bedroom w/bathroom, plus 2 bedrooms w/full bath & game room w/pool table on lower level. Heated mudroom entry with […]

On December 11th the Rangeley Friends of the Arts gifted us with the annual Walk to Bethlehem and Community Christmas Pageant. Singing along as you stroll down Main Street from the Rangeley Inn and eventually the warm welcome out of the cold as you enter the Church of the Good Shepherd, it is a one-of-a-kind […]