STRONG — This July, staff of the Strong Area Health Center are happy to welcome Dr. Paul Gloe to their professional healthcare team. Gloe earned his Doctorate degree from the University of Washington. Previously, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management from Sheldon Jackson College. Gloe’s wealth of medical experience includes a […]
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.
Maine artist Ronal Parlin’s prints gifted to the High Peaks Alliance
REGION — The High Peaks Alliance is pleased to announce a gift of art from Christine Merchant, who has donated a collection of numbered prints by Temple artist Ronal Parlin. This contribution supports the Alliance’s mission to protect the natural and recreational resources of the High Peaks region. Ronal Parlin’s artwork captures the spirit […]
Five fantastic finds from Rangeley’s Downtown Farmers Market
The Downtown Farmer’s Market is held in the Depot Street Parking Lot on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. However, due to July 3rd festivities this week, the market will be held on Friday, July 4.
Rangeley volunteers install smoke detectors in fire safety effort
Two local volunteers install free smoke detectors as part of the Red Cross Home Fire Safety Campaign.
Rangeley voters to revisit Police Department budget
Selectmen recommend cutting $14,067; the Budget Committee recommends cutting $100,000.
Mya Laliberte named to Bates College dean’s list
LEWISTON — Mya Laliberte of Rangeley was named to the Dean’s List at Bates College for the winter semester ending in April 2025. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or higher. Laliberte is majoring in Politics and minoring in History at Bates. Located in Lewiston, Maine, Bates is […]
UMF Outdoor Recreation Hub receives $50,000 workforce development donation
UMF outdoor initiative designed to grow Maine’s four-season outdoor recreation economy.
Rangeley Lake Regional School lists honor students
RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Regional School recently announced the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year. High Honors (All A’s) Grade 6: Madilyn Charette, Evelyn Vryhof Grade 7: Michaela Vryhof, Oliver England Grade 8: Michelle Cerminara, Elyse Kennett Grade 9: Kaylee Bottcher, Rylan Bottger, Emmelyn Smith, Alden Sutherland, Tristram Woodman Grade […]
Teens to Trails completes Maine sections of NFCT
FORT KENT — A multiyear collaboration to introduce Maine teens to the woods and waters of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) concluded in Fort Kent on Saturday, June 28. Teens to NFCT is a collaboration between the Maine nonprofit Teens to Trails and the NFCT, which began in 2023 with the goal of completing […]
SeniorsPlus announces July classes and support groups
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes and support groups in July. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. […]