RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Regional School Class of 2025 will graduate on Saturday, June 7, at 1 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Seniors recently responded to a varied list of questions in an effort to get to know them, their plans and their dreams. In keeping with tradition, seniors could answer, or not, as […]
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.
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Rangeley’s WRGY to present Mountain Home Companion
WRGY will present an in person radio broadcast of local storytelling and musical talent on July 6 at the Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theater.
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Two Rangeley area festivals set for early June
Rangeley Birding Festival will be held June 5 through 8 and the White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival will take place June 6 and 7.
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Snapshots in Time: Wildlife tales from Rangeley Lakes
This edition features two short articles from May 14, 1896, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. Contemporary commentary found in italics. The Wildcat and Porcupine A large wildcat that had gone hungry three days sneaked down the big beech ridge above Balygump, Me., with its face screwed into as ugly a sneer as ever a […]
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SUN Bucks, SUN Meals programs return
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), through its Office for Family Independence (OFI), and Maine’s Department of Education (DOE) have announced the return of the SUN Bucks and SUN Meals Programs for Summer 2025. Together, the SUN Programs help give children the nutrition they need in summer when school meals […]
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Rangeley comp plan public hearing set
The draft Comprehensive Plan suggests changes that could address the availability of suitable and affordable housing.
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Rangeley police and fire calls for April
RANGELEY — Each month Rangely Police Chief Richard Caton IV and Rangeley Fire Rescue Chief Michael Bacon submit their respective department’s data to Town Manager Joe Roach. The data, which includes a breakdown of calls for service, is included in information packets provided to the Board of Selectmen prior to a regular meeting. Here is […]
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Meet the 2025 High Peaks Recreation Rangers
REGION –The High Peaks Alliance, leading this effort on behalf of the High Peaks Initiative, is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 High Peaks Recreation Ranger Corps! This dedicated team of outdoor stewards will be caring for trails, campsites, and public lands throughout Maine’s stunning High Peaks Region this summer. The High Peaks […]
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Rangeley artists create Maine Forestry Museum mural
Sonja Johnson and Pam Nobbs are creating an intricate historical mural at the Maine Forestry Museum. The artwork will be available for viewing beginning Wednesday, June 11.
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Rangeley student wins Secretary of State poster contest
Maine students show all that life in Maine can be with entries for Secretary of State poster and essay contests