Griffin Chouinard and Terry Storer drove Thursday to Baxter State Park to hike the 4,151-foot North Brother Mountain.
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Paris officials talk informally with Oxford leaders about police coverage
The Select Board directed Chief Michael Ward to restructure the department. Since then changes and costs have been vigorously challenged by taxpayers.
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Farmington Rotary dedicates Peace Pole promoting unity
Rotary Club members and local leaders gathered July 31 to dedicate a Peace Pole symbolizing community, service, and global peace.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley Scenic Byway Ambassador program boosted by grant supporting businesses, conservation
A Rangeley Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Scenic Byway Ambassador offers visitors a warm welcome and a local perspective on the region’s gems.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley Childcare Center nears completion
Construction of the Rangeley Childcare Center, 85 Loon Lake Rd., is nearing completion. The anticipated target opening has been set for October. Reservations for childcare are now being accepted. The thoughtfully designed classrooms will support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with enriching, age-appropriate learning environments. The center will offer full- and part-time enrollment in infant, toddler […]
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
What to do in Rangeley: Events, activities and happenings
Rangeley area happenings and events for Friday, August 1, through Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Youth programs to benefit from Rangeley library Summer Celebration
The Rangeley Public Library Summer Celebration, on Thursday, Aug. 14, is the 20th year of this wonderful fundraising event. Begun in 2005 to fund a remodel of the Children’s Rooms this event has been a major funding source for the library ever since. The first celebration was spearheaded by Board President Linda Caspar and Co-chaired […]
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Conservation groups collaborate for Rangeley trail projects
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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Bethel laundromat owner seeks discount from town on sewer fees
Michael Bean says 5% to 17% of water at coin laundries is left in clothes when they come out of the washing machine and evaporates in the dryer. He believes he should receive a discount for the wastewater that never goes down the drain.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen
‘If he’d just get his head wet’ — kids get swim lessons at Bryant Pond in Woodstock
Certified swim instructor Makayla LaCombe, of West Paris, teaches Woodstock-area children to swim each summer — even the smaller ones who don’t want to go under the water.