The 5th Annual Oktoberfest at Saddleback Mountain is set for Saturday, Oct. 4. It is going to be a keg-tossing, stein-hoisting, brat-eating, beer-flowing good time you don’t want to miss. Festivities begin at 11 a.m., with live music by TJ Swan from 11-1, and Toby McAllister and The Sierra Sounds 1:30-3:30 p.m. Enjoy family-friendly activities, […]
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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What to do in Rangeley: Events, activities and things to do
Rangeley area happenings and events for Friday, September 26, through Thursday, October 9, 2025.
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Northern Forest Canoe Trail welcomes new assistant trail director
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has announced the hiring of Nick Hall as its new assistant trail director. Hall has been with the NFCT’s stewardship program since 2024, when he worked as an intern. In 2025, Hall led the Allagash work crew, executing and completing a series of projects along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway […]
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Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust launches council to connect with outdoor enthusiasts
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT) is proud to announce the launch of the Outdoor Recreation Council (ORC), a new advisory group designed to strengthen connections between the outdoor community and RLHT. The council brings together passionate outdoor enthusiasts representing a wide range of activities—fishing, hunting, birding, hiking, off-road recreation (ATVing, snowmobiling), biking, and watersports. ORC […]
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Blind intersections a safety hazard along Route 4 in Rangeley
According to the Highland Overlook Landowners Association, a half-mile section of Route 4 is a safety issue for motorists leaving and entering residential roads.
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Now showing at Rangeley’s old Playhouse Theatre
Technicolor memories from 1950’s. And 10¢ popcorn
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UMF continues to help grow Maine outdoor recreation economy and workforce
UMF will host outdoor recreation career and networking events on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Farmington.
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Rangeley Junior Guides program wraps up 29th year
For 29 years, the Junior Maine Guides program has been at the heart of the Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsmen’s Association’s mission to connect kids with the outdoors. Starting with the Basic Group, campers ages 9 and 10 build the foundation of knowledge and confidence they’ll carry into more challenging adventures as Advanced Guides This […]
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Rangeley approves updated town plan, sign ordinance
The major points addressed in the updated Comprehensive Plan include housing, and land use and density changes in some areas.
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What to do in Rangeley: See a photo show, watch a movie and play bingo
Rangeley area happenings and events for Friday, September 12, through Thursday, September 25, 2025.