Ice-out was called Wednesday, April 28, and fishermen were quick to get their boats out on the water for the first casts of 2026.
Quentin Blais
Staff Writer
Quentin Blais, an Illinois native, is the community reporter for the Rangeley Highlander. He covers Rangeley and the surrounding towns in northern Franklin County. Quentin studied photography and journalism at DePaul University in Chicago. He's excited to venture into Maine's outdoor recreation opportunities and dig a bit deeper into rural Maine life.
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Maine’s fifth season is well underway, and it’s messy
Even on the gloomiest, rainy day, Mainers still find the light during mud season.
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Posted inCommunity, News, Outdoors, The Rangeley Highlander
King of the Mountain race closes out ski season at Saddleback
The annual event brought more than 1,000 to the Rangeley mountain for a snowmobile race to the summit.
Posted inCommunity, News, The Rangeley Highlander
Kingfield to hear public comments on Bowdoin campsite
The planning board will take input on the college’s project, which aims to develop a campsite for students’ use.
Posted inCommunity, Health, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Domestic violence an ‘absolute emergency,’ say Maine victim advocates
In Farmington and Carrabassett Valley on April 22, Finding Our Voices hosted events to highlight domestic violence awareness — inspired by death of woman killed March 8.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, The Rangeley Highlander
Phillips elects new select board member
Justin Vachon was elected to fill an open seat on the board at the April 18 meeting.
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Smalls to the Wall kayak race brings crowds back to Western Maine whitewater
The rafting race, organized by Maine Whitewater Championship, was the first of three annual paddling events hosted in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food, Guides, News, The Rangeley Highlander
Here’s where to grab a bite in the Rangeley area this mud season
As activity slows down for mud season, many businesses close their doors for a while. Below is a list of restaurants that are open and serving meals around northern Franklin County this spring.
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Rural Maine airports look to upgrade services, infrastructure
Carrabassett Valley is seeking over $5 million in federal grants for renovations.
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In Rangeley, guessing the ice-out date part of a long tradition
Rangeley Roots Salon is continuing the tradition of guessing when ice-out will be called on Rangeley Lake.