Author Diane Madden will be at the Rangeley Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. to discuss the book, “The Story of Neeps and Tattie”, which she co-authored with Amy Johnson. Kirkus Reviews listed “The Story of Neeps and Tattie” as one of the 100 best Indie books of 2024, one of only […]
Dee Menear
Staff Writer
Dee Menear is an award-winning journalist and photographer with over a decade of experience in community news. She is the editor and staff writer for The Rangeley Highlander. She has worked for the Franklin Journal, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Advertiser Democrat, Daily Bulldog and Original Irregular. Dee enjoys live local music, cooking, hunting, fishing and hiking.
Rangeley Alumni Association yard sale set for Aug. 30
Labor Day weekend may signal the official end of summer, but for the Rangeley Alumni Association it means it is time for a yard sale. Mark your calendar to visit the alumni yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 30, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 2632 Main St., Rangeley. The annual sale features furniture, household goods, holiday […]
Peak Eats delivers restaurant meals to Rangeley-area doorsteps
The urban convenience of restaurant delivery is now an option in Rangeley and Oquossoc Village.
Artist Nora West wins Plein Air honor inspired by High Peaks Region
Nora West was recently recognized at the Maine Art Gallery’s 2025 Annual Show, earning one of two coveted “Plein Air: Maine Observed Awards.” This recognition comes with a $100 prize and high praise from juror David Dewey, acclaimed author of The Watercolor Book and curator of Fiore at 100: Maine Observed. In his presentation, Dewey commended Nora’s painting, […]
American Institute of Architects announces housing design competition
STATE — The Maine Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Maine) is pleased to announce the launch of 207 Home: Design Competition, aimed at identifying innovative and sustainable housing solutions to address community needs across Maine. The competition opened Aug. 8 and invites Maine design firms, professionals, residents, and students enrolled in Maine […]
Rangeley Friends of the Arts present “The Mousetrap”
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will produce a live theater event, “The Mousetrap”. Performance dates and times are Friday, Aug. 15, and Saturday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 17, at 4 p.m. To reserve your seat, visit rangeleyarts.org. The box office will open one hour before showtime each night. Adult Admission […]
Oquossoc Day goes retro and brings back the Fabulous ’50s
The 20th annual Oquossoc Day Festival on Saturday, Aug. 16, includes a waterski stunt sho w, decorated boat parade, and car show.
Create a patchwork of history and art in Rangeley
The Maine Barn Quilt Trail includes more than 70 barn quilts created by over 900 volunteers. An upcoming Rangeley workshop will allow participants the opportunity to create a barn quilt of their own.
Maine author Amy Wight Chapman to speak at Rangeley library
Amy Wight Chapman, author of “Just Like Glass”, will speak at the Rangeley Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. “Just like Glass” is the story of one transformative year in the life of the author’s four older siblings and their mother, Ruth. In 1958, just as the school year is ending, Ruth’s […]
Meet the new Rangeley Health and Wellness community health worker
A new community health worker, Terri Kelly, has joined the Rangeley Health and Wellness team. The role and responsibilities of a community health worker are multifaceted. They are frontline public health workers who have a close understanding of the communities they serve. Primarily, they bridge the gap by connecting individuals to healthcare and government resources. […]