‘February Festival’ drew crowds to Saddleback Mountain with live music, fireworks and a torchlight parade.
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High Peaks Alliance expands outreach, events and conservation efforts
The High Peaks Alliance announced upcoming community events, grant funding and ongoing conservation work across western Maine, highlighting opportunities for public involvement and land protection.
Welding program a career boon for Region 9 students
Senior student demonstrates how to do stick welding.
Conserved lands spotlighted in snowmobile, snowshoe events in Rangeley
The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust hosted snowmobile and snowshoe events that brought dozens of participants outdoors to enjoy conserved trails and winter landscapes.
Greater Franklin Food Council outlines 2026 initiatives to expand food access
Educational programs, agricultural workshops and community food events will be offered throughout the year.
Mt. Blue honors 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame class
Mt. Blue High School recognized athletes, a coach, contributors and a team during its fourth annual induction ceremony.
Generational enthusiasm for ice hockey brought to Rangeley
An adult and child practiced making goals on Haley Pond in Rangeley.
Families connect at Children’s Festival in Farmington
The Franklin County Children’s Task Force festival brought hundreds to the Mt. Blue Campus for free activities, hands-on learning and a live animal demonstration.
Escape room in Mexico takes you to the circus
Find clues, solve puzzles and accomplish a specific mission before time runs out in Mysteries of the Menagerie.
Winter still in full swing at Rangeley Lake
Snow piles up Feb. 7 outside a pondside building in Rangeley.