I was at the local food store the other day, just stocking up for the big storm. A local lady, younger than I made a small comment about the old days. Both of us knew firsthand about some of those olden days. Soon the conversation touched lightly upon living without electricity.  Now a days, that […]

“Clean Up Day” is right around the corner on Saturday, May 4th from 9am to 10am.  The Town will have contractor bags in front of Rangeley Lakes Builders Supply at 2742 Main St. The Town will also set up cones every half mile between Rangeley and Oquossoc. Should you be inclined, simply pick up your […]

Temperature Maximum: 49° 3/3/24 Minimum: -1°  3/4/24 Average True Temp: 25.80645° Precipitation Total for month: 6.39″ Greatest: 1.78″ Daily Average: 0.206129” Year to Date: 10.24” Snow Total: 32.12 Snow on Ground First Day: 9 Snow on Ground Last Day: 6 Snow to Date: 40.36 Wind Peak: 46 mph- 3/30/24 Minimum: 9mph- 3/29/24 Average Peak: 23.48387 […]

Franklin Memorial Hospital is excited to announce its 36th annual Health Care Golf Classic at Sugarloaf Golf Club on Friday, July 12. The event aims to raise $30,000 for two essential local health organizations: the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center. By teeing off with us, […]

I often get asked how unusual it is for ice out to occur in April. Well, here are the dates from the last hundred years! Hopefully it will help you for next year’s Rangeley Highlander Ice Out Contest! 1924 – May 10th 1925 – April 29th 1926 – May 18th 1927 – April 29th 1928 […]

Matthew Kusper has been involved in the conservation industry since 2018 when he joined his first Conservation Corps. Since then, Kusper has embarked on trail projects in the Carolinas, Alabama, Virginia, Kentucky, Colorado, and Maine. First exposed to the highlands of western Maine during his thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2019, he returned to […]

The Town of Rangeley Board of Selectmen convened on April 16th, 2024, addressing key issues impacting the community’s development and infrastructure. The meeting commenced with a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Credit Enhancement Agreement Public Hearing, featuring Matt Teare’s presentation and Jim Damicis from Camoin Associates joining via Zoom. The project discussed aims to provide moderate-income […]

Silvi Dun Emami-Greifendorf, eighth-grade student at Rangeley Lakes Regional School, is the grand prize winner of the 2024 Junior Scholastic® Can You Find Mapman®? contest. Silvi was a runner-up in the 2022 and 2023 Can You Find Mapman®? contests, and her determination and passion for the contest are showcased in her winning map. Her eighth-grade teacher, […]

The Easter Bunny came early for a surprise Easter egg hunt on Friday, March 29th.Pictured: Cece Grierson, Eva Gurney, Matilda Kolze, Ivy Norton, Luke Peters, Dylynne Gage, Melody LeMoine, Leilah Moura. Also seen here, helpful class pet, Lyla.  

All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty.   04/13/2024 0521hrs, Deputy Gray responded to a report of a drug overdose at a residence on Spaulding Road in Strong. the person was given Narcan by first responders. The person was transported to FMH.   0900hrs, Sheriff Nichols and Chief Lowell conducted a speaking engagement at the Wilton […]