Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT) has joined forces with the High Peaks Alliance (HPA) to make significant trail upgrades across the Rangeley Region. The trail improvements are part of a pilot program in which RLHT and HPA have combined staffing and resources to expand capacity and complete priority trail work across the region. The joint […]
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August hikes and paddles with Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition
REGION — 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 group meets twice weekly through September for group hikes, bikes and paddles. On Tuesdays, the group meets at 8 a.m. in the […]
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What to do in Rangeley: Events, activities and happenings
Rangeley area happenings and events for Friday, July 18, through Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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Rangeley Lakes chamber secures $303,150 federal grant
Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program grant, established to strengthen communities and support local businesses, will support the Byway Ambassador Program and community initiatives over three years.
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Vision for Rangeley Wild rooted in passion for Franklin County’s wildlife
Britt Ferland is hoping to establish Rangeley Wild, Franklin and Somerset counties’ only rehabilitation facility for sick and injured wildlife.
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Massachusetts juveniles’ joyride to Maine ends in crash
Authorities tracked down the youths Tuesday in northern Franklin County.
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Rangeley Lake Regional School lists honor students
RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Regional School recently announced the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year. High Honors (All A’s) Grade 6: Madilyn Charette, Evelyn Vryhof Grade 7: Michaela Vryhof, Oliver England Grade 8: Michelle Cerminara, Elyse Kennett Grade 9: Kaylee Bottcher, Rylan Bottger, Emmelyn Smith, Alden Sutherland, Tristram Woodman Grade […]
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Rangeley school board approves policy revisions
RANGELEY — The RSU 78 Board of Education met on Wednesday, June 11, at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School. The meeting opened with two presentations, the first from Ellen Oppenheim on the new child care center. Oppenheim shared that they are hopeful for an October 1 opening. The second presentation was an update from RSU […]
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Voters pass $5.9M Rangeley area school budget
Voters Tuesday passed the Regional School Unit 78 budget by a vote of 280-133.
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Splash and Dash in Rangeley for good health
RANGELEY — Rangeley Health and Wellness celebrates Independence Day 2025 with two days of family fun and fitness. Adopt your rubber ducks today for RHW’s annual Duck Race, splashing down on Thursday, July 3. Numbered ducks are available until 10 a.m. on July 3rd. Adopt a duck or a flock, $5 per duck, at pop-up […]