Happy October! The article below was found on Page 1 of the October 1, 1896 edition of the RANGELEY LAKES. It captures the essence of an autumn trip by buckboard around Oquossoc as the weather and residents transition from summer to fall, just as we do today. The summer visitors have just about all headed south, so […]

The Rangeley Board of Selectmen had two executive sessions, a workshop and a public hearing prior to the 6:00pm start of their October 3rd meeting.  In one executive session they discussed labor relation matters with the Town’s Human Resource Consultant.  The second executive session was for a consultation with the Town’s legal counsel. The public […]

All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 09/17/2022 0616hrs, Deputy Cusson responded to a car vs. deer accident on the New Vineyard Road in New Vineyard. Dustin Weaver (26) of New Vineyard was driving a 2010 pickup when the collision occurred. 0710hrs, Sgt. Close received a late report of a car vs. coyote accident. […]

Doors open 45 minutes prior to start time, and our full concession stand, including beer/wine, will be available. Closed captioning is available on most movies if requested to concessions staff before the show begins. Any current COVID-19 State Guidelines will be followed. Patrons 13 and older: $7, 12 and under: $5 TOP GUN Maverick September […]

Now, I am the type of person who usually gathers stuff.  When I say stuff, it is indeed stuff. This is something my grandfather used to do. It was once said, “if a junk dealer came to his place, they would leave empty”.   I am not quite that bad, but there is stuff out there […]

KINGFIELD, Maine – Carrabassett Veterinary Services recently announced the completion of their renovated practice at 1082 Main St., Kingfield, Maine. The renovations include a newly updated building to accommodate three exam rooms, small surgery, large surgery, and an X-ray room. Along with these renovations, new technology and new state-of-the-art equipment such as digital X-ray and […]

Poacher kills 63 caribou and 18 moose, commits attempted murder, brawls with wardens, shoots one and slashes the other twice… and then is allowed to go free! What follows shares the fascinating capture of one of the most notorious poachers in Maine history. The piece originally appeared in the NEW YORK SUN and was later […]

The Rangeley Board of Selectmen met on September 19 for their second meeting of the month.  It is uncommon for a school item to be on the Selectmen’s agenda.  A Rangeley Lakes Regional School Board member was removed, per policy, for a series of us excused absences which created an opening on the Board.  The […]

I know it’s hard to believe for some of you, but not everyone uses social media to the extent that you might. Fortunately there are still those like myself who tire of looking at a computer screen. I do that for work, why would I want to do that on my off time? Also my […]

Rangeley Health and Wellness has received a grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts for its Help Adult Respite Care (HARC) program. The Creative Aging Grant supports the collaboration between artists and organizations in developing high-quality participatory arts programs for older adults. With these generous […]