The major points addressed in the updated Comprehensive Plan include housing, and land use and density changes in some areas.
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: See a photo show, watch a movie and play bingo
Rangeley area happenings and events for Friday, September 12, through Thursday, September 25, 2025.
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Snapshots in Time: Maine Fish and Game report from 1900
What follows appeared in the December 28, 1900, edition of the MAINE WOODS newspaper. Formerly named the PHILLIPS PHONOGRAPH, the paper covered Franklin County with a strong emphasis on the outdoors. The popular publication was frequently mailed to subscribers throughout the eastern United States who had fallen in love with the region and wanted to […]
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Comedian Brian Glowacki returns to Rangeley Oct. 4
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts (RFA) proudly hosts Comedian Brian Glowacki for one show only Saturday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m., at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main Street. General Admission tickets are available only at bglowcomedy.com. Enjoy a cash beer and wine bar and concessions before and during the show. The […]
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25 years of froggy fun in Rangeley
As the current organizer of the annual Frog Jumping Contest held at the Rangeley Blueberry Festival, I’ve had the pleasure of holding this event for 25 years, most recently on August 21. How it occurred that I’m the one marking this anniversary goes back to when my three sons entered this contest as kids. Judy […]
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Rangeley’s Good Shepherd church bell to ring out Bishop’s visit and fall events
RANGELEY — The Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley is happy to announce that their bell has been repaired! Thanks to diligent work by parish volunteers, the bell will joyously ring out once again. Upcoming events include the Bishop’s visit on Sunday, Sept. 21, an Apple Crisp Fundraiser at Saddelback’s Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 4, […]
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Rangeley couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
Congratulations to Gary and Barbra Priest, of Rangeley and North Reading, MA, who recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends at their camp in Rangeley. Gary grew up in Rangeley, graduated from Rangeley High School and University of Maine, served in the United States Army and had a career […]
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Pickleball Rangeley grand opening set for Oct. 10
RANGELEY — After much anticipation, Pickleball Rangeley, LLC, a new full-service pickleball facility located at 2268 Main Street, will officially open for business on Friday, Oct. 10, with a Grand Opening and Open House event starting at 10 a.m. The facility features three regulation sized courts with safety zones and permanent nets.Various other amenities include […]
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Baptist Church to host dinner with a Spanish flair
The Rangeley Baptist Church, 3 Church Street, will be holding a public dinner 5—7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20. The main course will feature large enchiladas and rice with churros and other delicious desserts. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children under 12. To-go boxes will be available and may be ordered at […]
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Rangeley back to school info to know
The 2025-26 school year for staff and students of Rangeley Lakes Regional School kicked off Monday, Aug. 25, with two days of teacher and staff workshops. With everything in place, from class rosters to bus routes, students in K-12 were welcomed back on Wednesday, Aug 27. Preschool students made their way to classrooms for the […]