RANGELEY — The Board of Selectmen on Monday, April 7, finalized the town meeting warrant and proposed fiscal year 2026 $12 million budget. The budget reflects an increase of approximately $800,000 over the current budget. A public hearing on the proposed budget was held on March 17. An informational public hearing covering the finalized warrant […]
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Rangeley dancers move to the music of Queen
The Lakeside Dance Academy presented its annual Spring Dance Concert, featuring the music of Queen, on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5, at Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theatre.
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Testing the waters on first day of fishing
April 1 marks the first day of fishing in Maine.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Snapshots in Time: Wolves in the Eastern States
This edition features an article found on page 7 of the March 26, 1896, RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. It shares an anecdote on the status of the panther and the wolf in New England at the time. Wolves were despised and feared by New England’s early settlers. They were hunted and poisoned at every opportunity well […]
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What to do in Rangeley: Events, activities and happenings
ADULT RESPITE CARE RANGELEY — The Adult Respite Care Program, called HARC (HELP ADULT RESPITE CARE), is a service which provides needed relief for caregivers of cognitively challenged seniors. The program has activities designed specifically to enrich the participants’ daily lives based on their capabilities, experience, interests and personality. This service is open Wednesdays 11 […]
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Looking Back on April 10: Canadian deported, and a new St. Dom’s
Looking Back for April 10, 2025
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Gov. Mills urges Maine people not to support budget veto effort
Democrats said the petition drive could force a government shutdown even if voters end up rejecting it in a referendum, but Republicans said that could be averted if Democrats agree to negotiate a new budget.
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‘Chronicle of A Fall’ showcases Bates College’s immersive media studio
The multimedia installation uses video projections and 3D mapping to depict the experience of immigrant workers in the cultural sector in the United States.
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Resistance in Maine is broader than I’ve seen in years | Douglas Rooks
Protest will only grow in appeal and participation as we go deeper into the second term.