The RSU 9 Board discussed phone system upgrades, a PowerSchool data breach, and an increase in the district’s E-Rate reimbursement rate at its March 11 meeting.
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Rangeley school board approves 2025-26 budget
RSU 78 Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the proposed $5.9 million budget. The open format budget hearing will be held on May 6 at Rangeley Lakes Regional School.
Laliberte receives MPA Principal’s Award
RANGELEY — Brook Laliberte of Rangeley, a senior at Rangeley Lakes Regional School has been selected to receive the 2025 Principal’s Award, Principal Georgia Campbell announced Wednesday, March 19. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. When asked about Brooke, these […]
Smalls to the Wall scheduled for April 19
The whitewater kayak Steep Creek Race will take place at Smalls Falls and Chandler Mill Stream.
Rangeley Police and Fire calls for February 2025
RANGELEY — Each month Rangely Police Chief Richard Caton IV and Rangeley Fire Rescue Chief Michael Bacon submit their respective department’s data to Town Manager Joe Roach. The data, which includes a breakdown of calls for service, is included in information packets provided to the Board of Selectmen prior to a regular meeting. Here is […]
Wandering: Hooked
“It’s all about the fishing and not at all about the fishing,” Bonnie Holding former Casting for Recovery Maine program coordinator
Snapshots in Time: Early fishing at the Rangeleys
This edition features an article on the excellent brook trout fishing in “the Rangeleys” during the mid-19th century, originally published on page 5 of the March 25, 1897, RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. We hope you enjoy it. (Contemporary commentary found in italics). Early Fishing at the Rangeleys In conversation with Mrs. Sarah Soule, an early settler […]
What to do in Rangeley: Events, activities and happenings
Upcoming Rangeley area happenings and events for Friday, March 28 through Thursday, April 10, 2025
Movie Review: ‘Novocaine’
“Novocaine” stars Jack Quaid as Nathan Caine, a man with a condition that makes him unable to feel pain. This is an action movie, and it sounds like a man who can’t feel pain would fit right into the role of action hero, right? Actually, no. Caine’s condition is just terribly inconvenient in his everyday […]
Do you have room in your heart?
Eugene is a 3-year-old Husky. He came to us as a stray. Eugene loves to talk and is working on his leash manners. If you’re looking for spunk and energy, he is your guy. He is extremely smart, food-motivated, and eager to learn. He knows basic commands and takes treats very gently. Eugene is also […]