As the weather warms, you may be ready to get out of the house. Scenic turnoffs may be the answer for you if you don’t want to get your feet muddy.
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Smalls to the Wall rafting race returns April 18
Participants will navigate Smalls Falls in the yearly challenge that tests rafters’ skills, the first of three races in Maine this year.
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High Peaks Alliance prepares for leadership change, launches 2026 naturalist series
Vice President John Rogers will take over for founder Lloyd Griscom as president, as the group continues its mission of collaboration and public access through new conservation programs.
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Franklin County easement secures critical link for snowmobile, ATV trail
The deal on a 600-foot section of trail ensures riders can complete the Randy Bunnell Trail between Rangeley and Phillips.
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Western Maine Community Chorus opens 40th season
FARMINGTON — The Western Maine Community Chorus (WMCC), formerly known as the UMF Community Chorus, is celebrating 40 seasons of joyful singing in the heart of Farmington. WMCC will continue the tradition of featuring a blend of traditional and contemporary choral music that reflects the spirit and diversity of our community. This non-auditioned, multi-generational chorus […]
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September hikes and paddles with Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition
Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition members paddle to Flagstaff Lake via the North Branch of the Dead River Tuesday, Aug. 12. (Courtesy of T.R.A.C.) Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition, or T.R.A.C., is an informal gathering of like-minded people who share the desire to hike, paddle and bike in the healing environs of our surroundings. The […]
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Who foots the bill when Maine responders rescue hikers in unorganized territories?
Weld’s Fire Rescue Department has been called out six times for out-of-town rescues since June, mostly on Tumbledown Mountain, stressing the town’s fire budget.
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Phillips dump truck rolls onto side after getting entangled in utility wire
Christopher Steward, 53, who works for the town of Phillips, was not injured but was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
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Recreation rangers wrap up inaugural season in western Maine
The High Peaks Alliance successfully concluded its first season with a dedicated five-person crew of Recreation Rangers. This Recreation Ranger Corps project is a key part of the High Peaks Initiative, a collaborative effort to protect and enhance Maine’s High Peaks region. Coordinated by High Peaks Alliance, the program brings together partners including Rangeley Lakes […]
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Artist Nora West wins Plein Air honor inspired by High Peaks Region
Nora West was recently recognized at the Maine Art Gallery’s 2025 Annual Show, earning one of two coveted “Plein Air: Maine Observed Awards.” This recognition comes with a $100 prize and high praise from juror David Dewey, acclaimed author of The Watercolor Book and curator of Fiore at 100: Maine Observed. In his presentation, Dewey commended Nora’s painting, […]