Late August marked the completion of what was once just a vision and is now a reality. Outdoor learning has been a long-time focus thanks to Lucy Simonds and Nini Christensen, especially during Covid times when spacing in school was required. As a result of this dedication to nature and learning, an outdoor classroom space […]

All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty 10/15/2022 0337hrs, Deputy Morgan received an alarm at the IGA in Rangeley. This was a false alarm. 0417hrs, Deputy Morgan responded to an ambulance vs. deer accident on the Rangeley Road in Phillips. Jared Stinson (49) of Wilton was driving a 2018 Ford E450 for Northstar Ambulance […]

The mind is a strange acting piece of the body every once in a while. Well, at least, I know mine does indeed wander down memory lane without any encouragement. It is a vital piece of equipment for the body. There are times, it is most unpredictable though. Especially those moments just before one is […]

Greater Franklin Economic and Community Development, alongside both adult education centers at Spruce Mountain (RSU 73) and Franklin County (RSU 9, 58, & 78), secured generous funding for a three-year pilot program to provide free and accessible computer courses for beginners through business owners, budding entrepreneurs, and anyone wanting to learn more about various computer […]

My love affair with movies began at the age of 10. I had been out of school for six weeks due to a fabricated illness and, during that time, would eventually come to watch 1-2 movies a day. All kinds of movies, too. Film noir like Repeat Performance with Joan Lesley and Louis Hayward; classics […]

The various articles below appeared in the October 15, 1896, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES. They share some outdoor news of the day in this Sporting Mecca that Rangeley was and is to this day. The natural resource, methods and attitudes have changed, but the passion for the region has not.  Enjoy this peek back […]

At the most recent Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce (RCOC) Business After Hours member event held on October 12th at the Outdoor Heritage Museum in Oquossoc, Donna Varney was the guest speaker to discuss School to Work Services. In response to the ongoing conversation regarding the need for a larger workforce, Amanda Christian, RCOC Executive […]

Nick Sampson, the new coordinator for Rangeley Health Ride has some big shoes to fill now that former enthusiastic Paul Nute moved out of the area having to vacate the position. However, knowing the critical role this program plays for the community, Sampson is up for the challenge. He hopes to use his past experiences and various […]

The Rangeley Friends of the Arts announces open auditions for a live theater event coming up this Fall. Auditions for “We’re Alright,” a self-written Juke Box style musical, will be held on Sunday, Nov 6th, 2022, at the RFA Lakeside Theater 2493 Main Street, in Rangeley from 1:00- 3:00 PM. This is an original play […]