The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the 27th Annual Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic.  The event was held on August 19th at Mingo Springs Golf Course. Due to CDC COVID-19 guidelines, there was no dinner or awards ceremony, but players enjoyed a hearty box lunch prepared […]

As a summer resident of Rangeley coming from the borough of the Bronx in New York City, I was quite shocked when this summer’s microburst hit our little hamlet of about 30 homes – Rangeley Manor. Hundreds of trees got blown over in what I’d always perceived as my safe little neighborhood nestled in the […]

#441 Gorgeous custom home on the shores of Aziscohos Lake. Home features beautiful hand crafted details, post and beam construction, cathedral ceilings, and incredible views of the lake. Lovely deck overlooking the lake and yard, screened porch for summer dining and relaxation, open concept living area with a beautiful live edge island, large pantry and […]

Usually, when someone suggests to me a topic for this column, it is most usually (but not always) the “column topic kiss of death”, so to speak. When Amanda Laliberte, Director of of Communication and Programs at the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT) suggested that I interview the Trust’s new water quality coordinator, Alayna McNally, […]

The Rangeley Friends of the Arts (RFA) will present an Opening Reception and Award Ceremony for the Western Mountain Photography Show from 5:30 – 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 12 at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery. Meet the photographers and view their submissions with the theme: “Reflections” in socially-distanced safety. The Awards Ceremony, where cash […]

Farmington, Maine–Healthy Community Coalition (HCC), an affiliate of Franklin Community Health Network (FCHN) and a member of the MaineHealth family, has been awarded a grant totaling $1 million over three years to implement a Greater Franklin County rural response to the current opioid crisis. The project is an extension of the RACE (Rural Addiction Care Expansion) […]

THUMBS DOWN to the heartless (expletive deleted) who did a hit and run on the Bemis Track killing my friends beloved pet, a 170# Newfoundland. The “gentle giant” as he was called, was wearing a bright orange vest and a highly lit collar. SHAME ON YOU! I pray for Karma and hope you had a […]

Temperature Maximum: 86° Date: 8/12 Minimum: 39° Date: 8/29 Average True Temp: 57.19° Precipitation Total for month: 2.003″ Greatest: .81″ Date: 8/5 Daily Average: .064 Year to Date: 26.915“ Snow Total: 0” Snow on the Ground First Day: .0” Snow on the Ground Last Day: 0 Season to Date: 99.87″ Wind Peak: 36 Date: 8/29/20 […]

Rangeley Health and Wellness has been awarded Best Gym/Fitness Center in Maine by Down East Magazine’s Best of Maine 2020. RHW caught the attention of Down East’s editors and readers from across New England for its state-of-the-art fitness facility, modern equipment and unrivaled lake view resulting in this prestigious award. An anonymous donor has taken notice of […]