The Giving Tree is a real presence during the holiday season, though they are active all year long, helping with individual’s expenses and bills, boosting a pocketbook here and there, and providing smiles along the way. They have so much fun making the rounds, visiting with friends and neighbors and sharing sweets, gift cards, and […]

I looked out the fifth-floor hotel window Monday morning, December 18, and saw horizontal rain, people rushing with twisted umbrellas, and water crashing against Old Port’s wharf. My daughter, Isobel, and I, with our dog, Charley, stayed in Portland overnight to celebrate her 24th birthday, and we had a wonderful time. But then came the […]

RANGELEY LAKE If you have ever wanted to find a great vacation spot in the heart of Rangeley, yet tucked away with privacy, this is it! Great snowmobile access from the front door…and ATV too!! Located on a point, facing southwest with loads of sunshine and beautiful lake frontage, enjoy this 2 bedroom, 2 bath […]

All through the month of November, fourth and fifth grade students have not been quietly reading in the library. In fact, it’s been the total opposite as they have been making a parade. Based on Maine author Melissa Sweet’s book Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade, students in grades 4 & 5 […]

Thank you to the Rangeley Friends of the Arts and all who supported and participated in the 43rd Annual Walk to Bethlehem, Rangeley’s Community Christmas Pageant held on December 10th. The weather was damp, but not surprisingly that didn’t stop the sounds of caroling through the streets. A smaller than usual group didn’t let the […]

Hello to all you fine folks.  I was sitting here taking a small walk down memory lane. This is what old folks do every once in a while. It takes up some time and gives me an excuse for not getting stuff done. I am not sure if having a good memory is a curse […]

I looked out the fifth-floor hotel window Monday morning, December 18, and saw horizontal rain, people rushing with twisted umbrellas, and water crashing against Old Port’s wharf. My daughter, Isobel, and I, with our dog, Charley, stayed in Portland overnight to celebrate her 24th birthday, and we had a wonderful time. But then came the […]