High school students at Rangeley Regional Schools enjoyed a unit on Tibetan culture, culminating in a visit on May 8 by Tibetan Americans, Migmar Dorjee and Tenzin Kalsang. Students studied how China had acquired Tibet in the 1950s and learned how modern-day refugees are granted permission to resettle in the United States. Tenzin Kalsang and […]

The Sandy River Festival, a celebration of the natural beauty and rich history of the Sandy River, is coming back to Strong for the first time since 2008! The festival will be held on June 10, 2023 along the banks of the Sandy River at the Legion Field in Strong, ME and will feature fun activities, live music and more. “We hope people […]

I am proud to service the Town of Rangeley, as your selectman, and would appreciate your continued support and votes in this year’s election. I was raised and have lived in Rangeley all my life.  I graduated from Rangeley Lakes Regional School then received a bachelor’s degree in business administration with Thomas College.  I married […]

Waterville – Connie Coggins, President & CEO of HealthReach Community Health Centers, is pleased to announce the return of Allen Wicken, PT, PTMS, of Rangeley to the HealthReach Governing Board of Directors. After earning his master’s degree in physical therapy from Duke University, Allen joined Maine Medical Center as a Physical Therapist. He was promoted to Director […]

    The Rangeley Board of Selectmen held the final public hearing for the Annual Town Warrant prior to the start of their May 15, 2023 meeting.  Franklin County Commissioners estimate a 25% increase in county tax which would result in the Town’s county tax bill rising to $912,328.00.  The education budget is up 8.4% to a […]

KINGFIELD – Preparations are underway for Maine’s premier outdoor summer event: the Kingfield POPS Annual Concert! With a fresh line up of New England artists including Catcha Vibe, Spencer and the Walrus, and The Napper Tandies, the 2023 Annual Summer Concert promises to be a fun-filled evening set against the background of Maine’s western peaks. […]

It sounds pretentious saying I had a nanny as a toddler, but I did. Her name was Brenda. She was from England. My mother needed help. She started having pre-partum syndrome by the time she got to number 6. Brenda could wiggle her ears and we’d tickle one another. She had auburn hair and she’d […]

All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty.   05/13/2023 0028hrs, Deputy DiSilvestro investigated a report a attempted vandalism at a residence on School Street in Kingfield. It was reported that 3 teens were throwing various items against the caller’s residence during the evening. 0645hrs, Deputy Couture and Deputy Sholan conducted a probation check at a […]

Map 12 Lot 42-12 Loon Lake Road, Rangeley, Maine List Price: $139,900 MLS#: 1533493 Here is the perfect opportunity to build your dream home or camp in Rangeley!  Located on the lovely Loon Lake Road, this lightly wooded lot provides stunning views of Saddleback Mountain and distant ridgelines, plus filtered views of Gull Pond. Just minutes from dining, […]

What follows appeared on page 6 of the August 2, 1957, edition of the Rangeley Highlander and shares some interesting background about the now private Kennebago Lake Club and the interesting characters who ran it back when it was open to the public. (All text reprinted just as it appeared in 1957. Bill’s commentary noted […]