What follows appeared on page 1 of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper, of March 4, 1897. In this edition of Snaps Shots in Time, we again hear from who we believe to be Deacon Lake who used the pen name “Old Laker”. I assume it was unnecessary to identify him officially by his given name because […]

All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty 02/20/2021 0808hrs, Deputy McCormick conducted a motor vehicle a stop on the Mercer Road in New Sharon where a pickup traveling 72mph in a 40 mph zone as they were approaching the bridge. All occupants were juveniles from out of state who also had a case of […]

Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a three-webinar series about compost issues in agriculture and waste management from noon–1 p.m. March 11, March 23 and March 30. This compost webinar series first examines the organic certification process for compost usage with Caleb Goossen, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) organic […]

The Rangeley Board of Selectmen voted to authorize Town Manager Joe Roach to appoint an interim Town Clerk at their March 1st, 2021 meeting.  The Town Manager informed the Board that he accepted with regret the resignation of Town Clerk Kayla Alexander last week.  Kayla’s last day of employment will be March 9, 2021.  The […]

The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is continuing to offer their free after-school program: CASA – Creative After-School Arts, utilizing a group of dedicated volunteers. The program is open to students in grades 5-12, and meets Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday after school until 5 PM. Activities include all types of art projects, no-bake baking, drama, origami, […]

The story of Saddleback Mountain, in the historic high peaks and lakes district of Western Maine, is a story that has played itself out in communities across the Country; a rural community loses its largest employer and suffers from a predictable set of vicious cycles—outmigration of its workforce, a significant drop in housing valuations and […]

Sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated to exercise. Why not try something new, and check out our fitness classes? Our classes are $10 for members or $12 for non members. Discounted class packs are also available. Due to social distancing guidelines, our classes are capped at 6 participants. We encourage people to sign up in […]

Across the country senior’s programs have been shut down or significantly reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Seniors have been encouraged to stay at home, separating themselves from their loved ones. This has left many seniors isolated, lonely, unable to engage in socialization and in some cases struggling to meet their basic needs. Research has […]

February 6, 2021 – The Town of Rangeley adopted its Comprehensive Plan on September 13, 2012 with a vision that Rangeley & Oquossoc Villages will be focal points for improvements for growth in the downtowns. The Rangeley Board of Selectmen adopted the Rangeley & Oquossoc Downtown Revitalization Action Plan on February 25, 2019. The Plan […]