Upcoming Rangeley area happenings and events
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.
Letter to the Editor: We are in a new era
To the Editor: As Los Angeles burned for days on end, scientists made an announcement that 2024 was the hottest year on record. With temperatures rising around the globe scientists are warning that the world has entered a dangerous new era of chaotic floods, storms and fires made worse by human-caused Climate Change. The firestorms […]
High Peaks Outdoor Heritage Festival featuring Maine Moose Lottery announced
The inaugural High Peaks Outdoor Heritage Festival featuring the Maine Moose Lottery will take place June 21 at the Farmington Fairgrounds.
New mini grant competition for small businesses launched
The grants will support new or expanded business marketing and promotion.
Now showing at Lakeside Theater
RANGELEY — Upcoming movies at Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., include “Moana 2” and “A Complete Unknown”. Movie tickets will be available at the door; no advanced tickets are needed. Adults tickets are $7. Youth/Student tickets are $5. Doors open 45 minutes prior to start time. The full concession stand, including beer and wine, will […]
Gambler Uphill Challenge to benefit Saddleback ski patrol
RANGELEY — Join Saddleback Mountain Sunday, Feb. 9 for an Uphill fundraiser to benefit Saddleback Ski Patrol, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Check-in starts at 8 a.m. with laps running from 9 to 11 a.m. Cost is $50 to enter and includes an up-hill ticket. Proceeds will benefit Saddleback’s amazing patrol team. There will be a […]
Dolbier Named to Thomas College’s Fall 2024 Honors List
WATERVILLE — Thomas College recently announced undergraduate students named to the Fall 2024 Honors List. A local student, Trevor Dolbier of Rangeley, has been named to the list. The number of students named to Thomas College’s Fall 2024 Honors List was 432 students, representing 66 percent of the undergraduate student body.
Rangeley board begins comprehensive plan review
The goal is to present a proposed Comprehensive Plan to voters in June. Additionally, the board appointed two new Budget Committee members and tabled the purchase of a fire department snowmobile.
Rangeley revving up for Snodeo 2025
The three day event is scheduled to take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 1.
Rangeley woman reflects on 100 years of memories
“I feel very lucky in my life and the way it has developed.” Born on Jan. 17, 1925, Fran York shares a century of stories.