Now folks, I really do not care what you call it.  In the old days they would call it just being cheap.  Then they thought that was not such a nice word, so it went to being frugal. Now, I guess they are calling it minimalistic living. You see, I have to pay money to […]

The start of a new year is a great time to clean out your home and organize your living spaces. But what should you do with the gently used clothing, furniture, home items, or electronics that you aren’t using anymore? Fortunately, online marketplaces, such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Ebay and Poshmark, make it easy to […]

RANGELEY LAKE-One of a kind private 55 acre lake front estate nestled in the heart of unspoiled Western Maine w/year round recreation, relaxation & seclusion. The Buena Vista Estate-A beautiful historic 19th Century Farmhouse perched high on the hill boasts 567 feet of deep water frontage on RANGELEY LAKE & enjoys unparalleled panoramic views of […]

THUMBS UP and thank you to all members of our community who made this year’s Giving Tree activities very successful.   We know there are many charities, in our community, but you always remember the Giving Tree of Rangeley! THUMBS UP to the Sinnett family for their dedication to Rangeley and to many of our organizations.  […]

What follows are some more clippings from the pages of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper January 21, 1897. Once again, on page one of this edition, Deacon Lake, known locally at the time as ‘Old Laker’, shares some memories of the “Old Days” in Rangeley. This refers to the period around the 1840-50’s. When one considers […]

All of us at the Giving Tree of Rangeley, would like to say thank you to the community for all the support you gave us in fulfilling our mission to help families with children and seniors in our region in 2020. During this past year we were challenged by the Covid-19 pandemic which prevented us […]

CamelBak, Osprey, Dakine or your basic L.L. Bean model? This is the question skiers and snowboarders across Maine are asking during the “Winter of Coronavirus” as more Alpine enthusiasts turn to backpacks to store their gear. Skiing with backpacks at resorts is a longtime tradition in Europe, Canada and out west. But at resorts in […]

What follows are some clippings from the pages of the January 14, 1897 edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. On page one of this edition, Deacon Lake, known locally at the time as ‘Old Laker’, shares some memories of the “Old Days” in Rangeley. This refers to the period around the 1840’s. When one considers […]

Skowhegan, Maine—Main Street Skowhegan and the Wesserunsett Arts Council (WesArts) have launched an open call for proposals to Kennebec on Fire, a public art sculpture project to be installed seasonally in the Kennebec River in Skowhegan. The submission deadline is February 28, 2021. Open to artists with a preference for local talent, this call is […]