RANGELEY — Firefighters from five towns worked October 23, Monday night, to evacuate residents, many senior citizens, from an apartment complex when they responded to a report of smoke coming from an elevator at 14 School St. There are about 24 apartments at Town Hall Apartments at the two-story complex, which are considered affordable housing […]
2023
The Bard Was Back in Town
The Theater At Monmouth (TAM) brought their school production of Shakspeare’s Henry IV, Part 1 to the Lakeside Theater on October 18, thanks to the invitation by high school English teacher, Mr. St. John, and financial beneficence of the Rangeley Friends of the Arts (RFA). Rangeley Lakes middle school and high school students sat in rapt attention […]
Rangeley Alumni Yard Sale Success
Summer in this corner of western Maine is jam packed with events, fun outings, and activities and 2023 was no exception. Labor Day weekend may be the official end of summer but for the Rangeley Alumni Association it means YARD SALE! The Alumni sale held on September 2nd was both successful and fun! Perfect weather […]
Fatal Crash in Dallas Plantation
DALLAS PLANTATION — A Rangeley woman died Friday, October 13th after her vehicle went off state Route 16 at the intersection of Redington Road, struck a tree and rolled down an embankment into Redington Stream. Driver Deborah Ryder, 70, of Rangeley, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release from Shannon Moss, […]
Land Trust Host Water Science Day with Rangeley Middle School
On a crisp September morning, the Rangeley Lakes Regional School 6th, 7th, and 8th graders were in the field learning about water quality science in the Rangeley Lakes Region. Sponsored by the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, this event highlights the work done by the Headwaters Lake Protection Program staff and volunteers. Experiential education stations were […]
28th Annual Rangeley Congregational Church Holly Fair
The Barn of the Rangeley Congregational Church, on the corner of High Street & Pleasant Street in Rangeley, will be full to the brim with arts and crafts for holiday gift giving as the church holds its 28th Annual Holly Fair on Saturday, November 18, from 10 am until 2 pm. Back by popular demand […]
Property Spotlight: Perfect Family Getaway
Just steps to the water’s edge! This lovely seasonal Rangeley-style camp has been lovingly maintained for generations and is ready for you to enjoy. 3BR and 2 full baths make this a perfect family getaway. 100’+- of beautiful lakefront on Beaver Mountain Pond, aka Long Pond. Loads of porch space and deck space make for […]
Community Concerns, Law Enforcement, and Signage in Focus at Selectmen’s Meeting
The latest Selectmen’s Meeting, held on October 16, 2023, saw a diverse range of topics discussed, reflecting the community’s concerns and aspirations. Here’s a snapshot of the key highlights from the meeting. The meeting commenced with the announcement that Selectman Ethan Shaffer was absent, but a quorum was present. Sheriff Scott Nichols was a prominent […]
Dan’s Data: September
Temperature Maximum: 84° Date: 9/6 Minimum: 29° Date: 9/28 Average True Temp: 52.93333° Precipitation Total for month: 3.57″ Greatest: 2.42″ Date: 9/19 Daily Average: 0.119” Year to Date:38.89” Wind Peak: 44 mph Date: 9/17 Average Peak 11.6 mph Barometric Pressure High: 30.2 Date: 9/26 Wind Chill Low: 36° Date: 9/1 Humidity Average: 69.66667 Data is […]
Extension offers free farm finance workshop
STATE — Farmers with at least five years of experience are invited to participate in a free, two-hour workshop focused on how individual financial values impact business planning, with opportunities to attend on Nov. 15, Dec. 5, and Jan. 24. Titled “Communicating about Personal Money Values,” the workshop will introduce farmers to a variety of […]