On Wednesday, June 20, dozens gathered at the Rangeley Public Library and over Zoom for an antique appraisal program by “Mike the Appraiser.” Michael and Susan Ivankovich, a team located in Pennsylvania, logged on to help locals figure out what their antiques are worth and what to do with them. Before the program started, Mike […]

When the Marshall Tucker Band had to cancel due to testing positive to COVID-19, Jeanne Thorvaldsen and Ann Rogers of Rangeley Region Health and Wellness (RRHW) took it in stride. Sink or swim, they had no choice, so they swam, and they swam fast! Think of it. After working to promote an event for a […]

Rangeley Town Manager Joe Roach informed the Board of Selectmen of staffing changes at their August 1st meeting.  He has recently received two letters of resignation from Town employees.  Director of Public Works Keith Savage has resigned with his last day of work being August 5, 2022.  Code Enforcement Officer Bailey Beers‘ last day of […]

The RSU #78 Board of Education met in person on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. There were technical difficulties which resulted in the livestream not being available, however meeting minutes will be posted to the school website later in August. By unanimous vote Mary Richards of Sandy River Plantation will continue as Board Chair, and Deb […]

Temperature Maximum: 85°- July 22 Minimum: 42° July 10 Average True Temp: 57.45161° Precipitation Total for month: 4.19″ Greatest: 1.53″ Date: July 19 Daily Average: 0.135161” Year to Date: 23.4″ Wind Peak: 30mph Date: July 6 Low: 10 Date: July 20 Average Peak 20.19355 mph Barometric Pressure High: 29.95 Date: July 1 Low: 29.5 Date: […]

On Sunday, July 25th the Rangeley Firefighters Association held their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Mingo Springs Golf Course with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. There were 18 teams that participated in a fun filled day which included prizes for all of the winners, a general raffle, a raffle for a new Cobra driver, and […]

Amazing location with direct access to the snowmobile AND ATV trails right out the front door!! Use your imagination… Permit in place for a 30′ X 80′ building, and groundwork has begun. Year-round building, full basement, hot water heating system. Currently a large, open building with 1/2 bath and full kitchen. Previous use includes a […]

I hope you enjoy these clippings found in the July 18, 1895, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. We live in crazy times, so let’s take a few moments to learn about what life in Rangeley was once like, and maybe be inspired to slow down and appreciate some of the ‘finer things’, the joys […]

Ed Webster will be at the Rangeley Public Library on Wednesday, August 10th, at 6:00pm to present an educational and historical lecture on the most famous survival story of all time. Sir Ernest Shackleton’s infamous Endurance Expedition to Antarctica is one of history’s most astounding survival stories, a tale overflowing with almost unbelievable privation and […]

I’ve become a sexagenarian. Sounds like legal grounds for arrest; or a new astrological sign; or an animal doctor that does naughty things to their patients. But, no, sexgagenarian means that I have officially turned 60 and am firmly entrenched in my seventh decade of life. Saying “when I was your age” is no longer […]