This edition features two short articles from April 1, 1897, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. The first fell under the title ‘Rangeley Recollections’ which was a regular feature in Rangeley’s first paper and shared regional history, much as ‘Snapshots in Time’ does today. The 1897 article provides an account of what may be the […]
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 holds final public hearing ahead of town meeting
The June 10 town meeting referendum will take place at the Town Office, 8 a.m -8 p.m. Absentee ballots will be available beginning Thursday.
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Rangeley afterschool program puts Children In Action
Photos from the Rangeley Health and Wellness Children In Action afterschool program. The program focuses on physical activity, engagement with the outdoors, creative arts, and learning about healthy food habits.
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Pickleball clinics coming to Rangeley
Rangeley Health and Wellness will host weekly pickleball clinics in June and July.
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Beginner level chainsaw training workshops offered
STATE — Maine Woodland Owners has announced that it will again offer its popular chainsaw training workshops at locations throughout the state this spring and summer. This hands-on beginner-level training provides instruction on saw handling and maintenance, protective equipment, firewood cutting, and tree felling. Participants must have safety gear (some gear will be available […]
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New exhibit features historic Rangeley region hotels, camps
The Outdoor Heritage Museum will open for the season Wednesday, May 21, with a new exhibit featuring the historic hotels and sporting camps of the Rangeley region.
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Rangeley police and fire calls for March 2025
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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Rangeley Lakes Region May fishing report
Inland Fisheries & Wildlife has released its May fishing report.
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AARP News You Can Use: Real I.D.
As sure as April showers bring May flowers, warmer weather brings our minds to summer vacations and travel. Many of us have favorite spots to visit along the Maine coast or mountain lakes. However, if we plan to fly within the United States for our vacation, we will need to have the new Real ID […]
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North Franklin Cal Ripken baseball schedule
FRANKLIN COUNTY — The North Franklin Cal Ripken baseball season is underway. Teams from Avon, Kingfield, Stratton, Strong and Rangeley will play against each other in three division categories. Scheduled games are subject to change. Field information Avon: Walli Ballfield, Avon Valley Rd. Kingfield: Little League field, West Kingfield Rd. Stratton: Little League field behind […]