What follows appeared in the October 29, 1895, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. This was an installment authored by the veteran woodsman, Joshua Gross Rich. Rich was an early homesteader in the Rangeley region and one of its earliest guides. The short piece was originally printed in FOREST & STREAM, the leading national sporting […]
2025
WRGY 90.5 FM Achieves Record-Breaking Fundraising in 2024
RANGELEY — WRGY 90.5 FM, the Rangeley Community Radio Project, announces unprecedented growth in fundraising and community engagement for the fiscal year 2024. The station has reached a significant financial milestone, achieving its annual budget of $72,000. This represents a remarkable 50% increase in fundraising compared to the previous year. Additionally, WRGY has experienced a […]
Maine officials warn of thin ice after Franklin County rescue
A game warden and an ice fisherman pulled a 68-year-old Industry man from Clearwater Pond on New Year’s Day.
Rep. Jared Golden received a holiday bomb threat at his home, newspaper reports
The Capitol Police say threats to members of Congress are on the rise and require more effort to protect them outside of Washington.
Froma Harrop: Americans, please hold on tight to your attention
How would starting the United States on a round of territorial expansion fit in with vows to chop $2 trillion out of the budget? Not well, and another reason to dismiss the clown show.
Cal Thomas: Lessons of 1925
What can we learn from 1925? Plenty, if we will. As Confucius observed: “Study the past if you would define the future.”
The Year in Review – Part II
July — Bethel saw the opening of new businesses during the month of July. Tara Savage opened her own dental clinic, branching off from Bethel Family Dentistry. In the article describing her business, written by Rose Lincoln, it was reported that, “For the past six years Savage has worked for Bethel Family Dentistry (BFD), currently […]
Advertiser Democrat Year in Review (Part II)
A look back at the stories from the second half of 2024.
Cuddledown donates bedding to Travis Mills Foundation
STATE — Cuddledown, a leading provider of luxury bedding and home essentials, is proud to announce its donation of high-quality bedding to the Travis Mills Foundation (TMF). This generous contribution is designed to support post-9/11 recalibrated veterans and their families attending the Foundation’s programs, which focus on improving the lives of those impacted by combat-related […]