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Rainbow School Holiday Highlight
As a “Giving Tree” annual tradition, Rainbow School decorates a Christmas tree at the Franklin Savings Bank. This year’s ornaments were snow globes with each child’s photo.
Phillips area hit hard during recent storm, but bright spots can be seen
PHILLIPS — Following a week of devastation in the Phillips area and surrounding towns, a few bright spots can be found. We were blessed with sunshine, warm temperatures, no wind, and power restored in nearly all the areas. The wreaths on the Welcome to Phillips sign withstood the heavy winds. The Sandy River and Rangeley […]
Snapshots in Time: Rangeley Recollections
What follows appeared in the January 14,1897, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. The paper regularly printed a feature called “Rangeley Recollections” which shared what the region was like some 50 years prior to 1897.Enjoy what follows and be sure to make some great Rangeley history of your own! (Contemporary commentary shared in Italics). RANGELEY […]
Fire damages bedroom in Rangeley
RANGELEY — A second-story bedroom was damaged by fire Sunday, December 31, Rangeley Fire Rescue Chief Michael Bacon said Tuesday. Occupants and pets got out of the house at 5 Cupsuptic Ave. in Oquossoc Village with no injuries. “It was basically a room and contents fire,” Bacon said. “We were able to knock it down […]
Saddleback Takes Dining to New Heights at The Nest
Saddleback Mountain is taking mountainside dining to new heights, both literally and metaphorically with the opening of its mid-mountain restaurant—The Nest. Perched at an astonishing 3,620 feet, Saddleback’s new restaurant takes the crown as the highest restaurant in Maine, offering guests breathtaking views of Rangeley Lake. Beyond the usual challenges of construction at high elevations, the […]
UMaine Extension 4-H to offer online informational session for aspiring volunteers in January
Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 23. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will […]
Property Spotlight: 4 Season Cedar Log Home
DAVENPORT FARM SUBDIVISION- A wonderful location for all 4 seasons. Easy access to ITS snowmobile and ATV trails, a short drive to Saddleback Ski Area and within walking distance to the village of Rangeley. Brand new and never lived in Moosehead cedar log home. Quality finishes throughout with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Fully […]
Movie Review: ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’
For the DC Extended Universe, 2023 has not been good. The year will end without ‘The Flash’ as one of the top 20 highest money-earners at the domestic box office. ‘Blue Beetle’ will finish out of the top 30; ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’, out of the top 40; the newest offering ‘Aquaman and the […]