Winter is refusing to let go even though spring is steadily pounding at the door to be let in.
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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Turkey hunting workshops offered at RRG&SA
RANGELEY — Spring is in the air, and for many of us, that means one thing: turkey season! The thrill of the hunt, the challenge of calling in a wary gobbler, and the satisfaction of harvesting your wild turkey are experiences unlike any other. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter looking to sharpen your skills or […]
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Rangeley celebrates International Dark Sky Week
International Dark Sky Week, April 21–28, is a global celebration and call to action to reconnect with the night, protect its natural beauty, and inspire change.
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Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous registration open
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous (ROAR), part of Maine’s High Peaks PaddleFest, is a two-day, 40-mile paddling stage race featuring a paddle through the incredible lands and waters of the Rangeley Lakes, showcasing the best of the area. This year’s ROAR will take place June 20-22. ROAR accepts all boat types, from C-2s […]
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New media at Rangeley Public Library
RANGELEY — Rangeley Public Library has announced its new media for the month of April. Adult Fiction The Writer by James Patterson Heartwood by Amity Gaige Lethal Prey (Prey #35) by John Sandford A Map to Paradise by Susan Meissner The Savage Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie Beach Vibes by Susan Mallery Ted Bell’s Monarch (Alex Hawke #13) by […]
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Customized wellness resource for loggers available through Maine AgrAbility
STATE — The Maine AgrAbility program announces the release of a new resource focused on boosting workplace safety and wellness for the state’s logging workforce. Program staff collaborated with loggers and safety experts to create a stretching guide for workers in forestry and logging. The poster features eight yoga stretches demonstrated by real loggers that […]
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MaineHealth Franklin Hospital offers 3-day health careers exploration camp
FARMINGTON — MaineHealth Franklin Hospital will once again host Summer Scrub Club, a health careers exploration camp, from June 24-26 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There is an additional day on June 27 for those interested in obtaining their babysitter certification. The camp is designed to introduce participants to a wide variety of careers available in health […]
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Rangeley voters to address police department overdraft Tuesday
A special town meeting will be held Tuesday, April 8, to address an anticipated $95,000 police department overdraft.
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Rangeley board reviews proposed $12 million budget, warrant articles
The proposed $12 million 2025-26 budget reflects an increase of approximately $820,000 over the current budget. The annual town meeting will be held by referendum on Tuesday, June 10, 8 a.m. – 8p.m. at the Town Office.
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Rooted in Rangeley: Spring Cabin Cleaning
Spring is in the air and, at last, the sun is peeking out. Finally, you can throw open your windows and exchange a breath of it for the staleness that’s been hanging in your house, along with the ghosts of that corned beef and cabbage you cooked a couple of weeks ago. The birds are […]