On Saturday, August 3rd, lovers of poetry will gather at 3:30 p.m. in the Rangeley Public Library to honor poet Hugh Ogden (1937-2006), formerly of Poets’ Island, Rangeley. Suzanne S. Rancourt will be the featured poet at the 17th annual Hugh Ogden Memorial Poetry Gathering. Sponsored by the Rangeley Public Library and the Ogden Poetry […]
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Local Performers Pack the Theater for a Night of Music
For the second time in six months Rangeley’s community radio station, WRGY, has treated the region’s music fans to a delightful showcase of local musical (and comedic) talent. RadioFest, held June 30 in collaboration with the Rangeley Friends of the Performing Arts at the Lakeside Theater, provided more than two hours of folk, light […]
Gallery Exhibit featuring SONJA JOHNSON at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery through August 13th
RANGELEY – The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host an exhibit celebrating the works of Rangeley artist Sonja Johnson, titled, “When One Door Closes, A Window Opens” at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater 2493 Main Street in Rangeley. Gallery Hours are Tues-Sat 10am-2pm. For the […]
Maine Forestry Museum (MFM) 43rd Annual Parade Draws “Smokey” for Forest Fire Prevention
On Saturday, July 13, The Maine Forestry Museum hosted its 43rd Annual Logging Parade. This year’s parade theme was “Forest Fire Prevention”. It was quite fitting that a one of a kind Smokey Bear Balloon Float led the parade along Rangeley’s Maine Street. Additionally, it is Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday! Hundreds of smiles, waves, and […]
Movie Review: ‘Despicable Me 4’
For a franchise that has been fairly consistent with its style of PG animated humor, the “Despicable Me” movies are kind of all over the place for me. I couldn’t stand the first one, loved the second one, thought the first “Minions” spinoff had its moments, felt the shtick was stale for the third one, […]
Photo: Rain or shine, Kineowatha Park is great way to enjoy nature
After thunder and rain cleared, people began their hike back down to Wilson Lake to swim, build sand castles and catch frogs of course.
Open Farm Day: 35th year of showcasing local agriculture in Franklin County
A number of Franklin County farms are participating this year and will be offering tours, activities and products to buy.
Farmington is part of grant program to become more farmer friendly
The grant will help towns be more farmer friendly.
Franklin County Children’s Task Force creates opportunities for parents to connect in the Farmington area
New events led by Franklin County Children’s Task Force like the ‘Traveling Playgroup’ bring parents and children together.