The following short articles appeared in the November 8, 1901, edition of the Maine Woods newspaper. All share interesting tales about wildlife, two species of which, are no longer found in Maine… the Woodland Caribou and the Mountain Lion. The old Maine woods name for a big cat was “Indian Devil” more commonly known as […]

AUGUSTA — Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. has been elected president of the Maine Sheriffs’ Association, the organization announced Monday. Nichols began his law enforcement career in 1984 and was first elected sheriff in 2012. The New Sharon man will be seeking his fourth term as sheriff later this year. Maine sheriffs took into […]

In the cozy confines of the Rangeley Town Hall, the Board of Selectmen convened on January 16th, 2024, to discuss a myriad of topics crucial to the community’s well-being. Among the agenda items were pivotal discussions on infrastructure upgrades, liquor licenses, financial investments, and even the nuances of winter parking regulations. The meeting commenced with […]

•60 Mount Blue Pond Road, Avon •Asking Price: $389,000 •3 beds / 3 baths / 3,200 square feet •MLS #: 1571550 •Nestled in the woods of the Western Maine Mountains sits a hidden gem perched above the Sandy River Valley. This beautifully updated log home provides the full Maine experience inside and out. The 3.82 acre lot […]

Elementary students at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School are participating in an exceptional global exchange – donating gently used books to the public library in Hoima, Uganda. On January 17, students in kindergarten through fifth grade gathered in the school gym for a very special presentation. Community member Joanne Doherty, who organized the donation and […]

Orono, Maine – The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Starting Seeds Indoors workshop designed to provide participants with the best practices for growing seedlings indoors. The free course will be offered in both virtual and in-person formats. The in-person workshop will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Bangor Public […]

Applications for the moose permit lottery will be accepted online starting April 1 and ending May 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm (ET). The new application period will now allow moose hunters to know how many permits are issued and in what zone, as well as shorten the waiting time from when people apply until the […]

Lace up your boots and bundle up because Winterpaloozah! is back, bringing a blizzard of excitement to Rangeley. This premier winter event promises a day filled with frosty festivities for families and friends alike, all set against the picturesque backdrop of the Rangeley Lakes Regions Haley Pond and the Town Park. Register for all competitions […]