DALLAS PLANTATION — The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Maine Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program, has awarded Dallas Plantation grants for two public roads. The awards are for Harold Ross Road $36,375 and Dallas Hill Road $41,625. The Plantation submitted the application under the Fiscal Year […]
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Rangeley graduates awarded over $100,00 in scholarships
RANGELEY — Over $100,000 was awarded to Rangeley Lakes Regional School Class of 2025 graduates Saturday at the school. Scholarships given were: Jacob Bottcher: Doug Cooke Memorial Scholarship. Gracie Feeney: Clarence E. Lamb Memorial Scholarship; Errol Haley Memorial Scholarship; Farmington Elks Scholarship; Josh Adams Memorial Scholarship; Louise Doak Memorial Scholarship; Rangeley Region Guides & Sportsmen’s […]
Rangeley Lakes Regional School graduates 13 in class of 2025
‘Time isn’t valuable because you fill it with accomplishments. It is valuable because you fill it with meaning,’ says valedictorian Jacob Bottcher.
Rangeley students welcome Maine author and illustrator
RANGELEY — Students at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School were treated to an inspiring day of creativity and storytelling during a visit from Maine-based author and illustrator Rebekah Lowell on Tuesday, June 3. Known for her beautiful art, poetry, and advocacy for wildlife and the environment, Lowell led three engaging workshops that captivated students and […]
What to do in Rangeley: Events, activities and happenings
Rangeley area happenings and events for Friday, June 6 through Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Historic Rangeley’s Lupine Festival returns June 14
RANGELEY — Historic Rangeley will host the annual Lupine Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, on the grounds of the Outdoor Heritage Museum, 8 Rumford Rd. The festival is a celebration of the striking flower that carpets the region each June. This event will feature vendors of arts, crafts, and […]
Snapshots in Time: Sunday’s Franklin County Tempest
This edition features two short articles from the May 5,1896, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. It shares some news about what may have been a line of severe storms and tornados that rolled through this neck of the woods. I can recall a small ‘touch down’ at Haines Landing a few years back. Enjoy […]
Rangeley Friends of the Arts presents its 57th year of programming
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is pleased to announce the schedule of events for summer 2025 at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The annual fundraiser, “Little Lies, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac”, hosted by Jackie and Gary Patnode, will be held Thursday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m. The RFA will […]
Franklin County Adult Education graduation announced
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Adult Education graduation will be held on June 10, 2025 at 5.30pm at the Narrow Gauge Drive-In Theater in Farmington. In case of bad weather, the celebration will be moved to the Mt. Blue High School Bjorn Auditorium. Please check our Facebook page if you have any questions. The event is […]
Rangeley skeet and trap association announces range schedule
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Region Skeet and Trap Association (RRS&TA) announces its 2025 shooting schedule, welcoming members and visitors to experience clay shooting sports in Maine’s western mountains region. Operating from May 15 to October 31, the RRS&TA range is located at the end of Old Skiway Road in Oquossoc Village. The club offers a […]