Recently I’ve been spending a lot of the time touching base with family and friends. Everyone wants to check in on one another and see if there is anything they need and how they are holding up. When all of the important stuff is out of the way the question inevitably comes up. So find […]

While taking a Coast Guard prep course prior to taking the exam for my 100 Ton License, the instructor asked the class, “What is the most important rule in operating a vessel?”   He got all sorts of responses- good ones- yet not what he was seeking.   Finally, he told us that the most important thing […]

I’m somewhat obsessed, Yes, obsessed with Saltines! I eat them to “wash my meds down” and when I’m feeling hungry and really don’t want to cook something or that “non-sweet” snack. They are good with a lot of different things, have fewer carbs, calories and fats and are considered an excellent snack to munch on […]

The following is a compilation of various clippings from the very first edition of the Rangeley Lakes dated, May 30,1895. The Rangeley Lakes was Rangeley’s first newspaper and was published by Harry P. and Elliot C. Dill. A full year’s subscription for the weekly paper was $1.00 (about $30.73 in 2020). Unfortunately, the paper only […]

THUMBS UP- The spirit of The Giving Tree is not only helping the children of Rangeley at Christmas time with warm winter coats, snow pants, boots, hats, mittens and socks that are handmade or purchased and donated by the many benefactors and volunteers of this community as well as friends and visitors from near and […]

#420  MLS#1442910  – An affordable rare opportunity to own a beautiful property on Rangeley Lake! The main home was renovated in 2002- 4br, 2 ba, large open and inviting floor plan with views of Rangeley Lake and the mountains from almost every room in the home. Take in the incredible winter sunsets and unobstructed views […]

It was late summer of 1954 that we moved from Strong to the farm at Livermore Falls. Even though the farm did not have electricity, running water or central heating, this was a big upgrade for us. During the summer months, we could actually have a bed all to our own. It may have been […]

  As is custom, The Rangeley Highlander held an ICE OUT contest. This year game warden Mike Pierce officially declared ice out on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 2 am. (For more on that somewhat unusual time, see the next article on this page.) Thank you to all of those who submitted their entries via […]

Temperature Maximum: 59° Date: 4/30 Minimum: 10° Date: 4/12 Average True Temp: 45.2° Precipitation Total for month: 3.636″ Greatest: 1.16″ Date: 4/3 Daily Average: .1212 Year to Date: 11.867“ Snow Total: 12.92” Snow on the Ground First Day: 13” Snow on the Ground Last Day: trace Season to Date: 94.67″ Wind Peak: 32 Date: 4/22 […]

It was two months ago when my family and I were at Portage Tap House having a great time answering questions at Trivia Night. It was so much fun. At the end of the night, the group of us all decided we would definitely get together and compete again the next time. Of course, we […]