Expert speakers, a Bigfoot calling contest and a quick draw camera game highlight the two-day event.
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 hiking group sparks social connections, one step at a time
Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition connects outdoor enthusiasts with twice weekly group outings in the summer and once weekly outings in the winter.
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Rangeley voters to weigh in on property purchase
The .35 acre property comes with a $99,500 price tag and is adjacent to parcels already owned by the town.
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Child care center in Rangeley dedicated to community champion
The Rangeley Child Care Center is expected to open in October and will accommodate 74 children six weeks old through school age.
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Gold LEAF Institute fall and winter term kicks off Oct. 8
FARMINGTON — Learn more about Gold LEAF Institute (GLI) and our fall and winter classes at GLI’s Fall/Winter Kickoff from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St. The Fall/Winter Kickoff is free and open to the public. GLI is a member-run organization affiliated with the University of Maine […]
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High Peaks Alliance celebrates Bemis Track restoration
High Peaks Alliance is pleased to announce the successful completion and reopening of the Bemis Track in the Rangeley Plantation area, restoring nearly eight miles of critical access for recreation, tourism, and local industry in the High Peaks region. Severely damaged during historic storms in December 2023, the Bemis Track was closed for two years, […]
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Celebrate Oktoberfest with ArtsFarmington and Opus One Big Band
FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington is excited to announce a special Oktoberfest Celebration featuring live music by the Opus One Big Band. The event will take place on Saturday, October 18, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the North Dining Hall at the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF). Attendees are invited to dance the night […]
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Historic Rangeley newspaper recounts tale of north woods poacher
This edition of ‘Snapshots’ shares the fascinating story of the daring capture of Paul Savarin, one of most diabolical poachers in the history of the Maine woods, by two resolute Maine Game Wardens. It appeared in the September 24, 1895, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. We hope you enjoy this amazing true account and […]
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Acclaimed author Lily King to appear in Farmington
The Thursday Island Reading Series welcomes acclaimed Maine author Lily King on Thursday, Oct. 2. to read from her new book “Heart the Lover”.
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Maine Ski and Snowboard Museum announces 2025 Hall of Fame
The Maine Ski and Snowboard Museum is pleased and honored to induct nine individuals into its Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. Tickets for the reception and induction are available online at maineskiandsnowboardmuseum.org. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who bring distinction to Maine through competition as athletes […]