Rangeley area happenings and events for Friday, April 25 through Thursday, May 8, 2025
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 voters can weigh in on town meeting process
A non-binding straw poll will allow voters to voice their opinion on whether they would prefer town meetings to be held by secret ballot or include an open meeting for business articles. The poll will be available to voters at the annual town meeting June 10.
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Posted inBusiness, Franklin, The Rangeley Highlander
Phillips couple brings fresh doughnuts to rural roadside
Clifford’s Donut Stop, located on Route 4 just south of the Madrid Township line, offers fresh doughnuts and other pastries Thursday through Saturday.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Snapshots in Time: Leaves from a western Maine diary
(This edition of ‘Snapshots’ shares a charming account of a canoe trip up the Cupsuptic River retold from an old trip diary that appeared in the MAINE WOODS newspaper on September 9, 1903. I wonder if the mentioned “Herb” might be a young guide & newcomer to Haines Landing who would go on to become […]
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley school district to hold hearing on proposed budget
The $5.9 million spending package is $181.795, or 3.1%, more than the current budget.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley candidates seek to fill town, school board terms
The Budget Committee is the only contested race with three candidates seeking to fill two three-year terms.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley warrant, budget public hearing set for May 5
The public hearing is the final step in preparation for the June 10 annual town meeting.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Rangeley Highlander
Franklin Search & Rescue ropes team anchors into community service
Franklin Search and Rescue High Angle Ropes Team was on hand to ensure the safety of spectators, participants and swiftwater rescue crews during Smalls to the Wall Steep Creek kayak race.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous returns June 21-22
Registration for the weekend paddling event is open through May 31.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Open auditions in Rangeley for DIVA summer musical
Auditions will take place at the Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theater Saturday, May 3. Show dates for the popular musical event are set for late July.