This edition of ‘Snapshots’ shares the fascinating story of the daring capture of Paul Savarin, one of most diabolical poachers in the history of the Maine woods, by two resolute Maine Game Wardens. It appeared in the September 24, 1895, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. We hope you enjoy this amazing true account and […]
Dee Menear
Staff Writer
Dee Menear is an award-winning journalist and photographer with over a decade of experience in community news. She is the editor and staff writer for The Rangeley Highlander. She has worked for the Franklin Journal, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Advertiser Democrat, Daily Bulldog and Original Irregular. Dee enjoys live local music, cooking, hunting, fishing and hiking.
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Acclaimed author Lily King to appear in Farmington
The Thursday Island Reading Series welcomes acclaimed Maine author Lily King on Thursday, Oct. 2. to read from her new book “Heart the Lover”.
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Celebrate Rangeley’s Orgonon Trails renovations
On Sunday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum board president Renata Reich Moise and executive director David Silver will lead an easy to moderate 2-mile walk on a loop of the red and green trails of the Orgonon Trail system, starting from the new Dodge Pond Road trailhead. This event celebrates the creation […]
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Now showing at Rangeley’s old Playhouse Theatre
Technicolor memories from 1950’s. And 10¢ popcorn
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UMF continues to help grow Maine outdoor recreation economy and workforce
UMF will host outdoor recreation career and networking events on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Farmington.
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Rangeley Junior Guides program wraps up 29th year
For 29 years, the Junior Maine Guides program has been at the heart of the Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsmen’s Association’s mission to connect kids with the outdoors. Starting with the Basic Group, campers ages 9 and 10 build the foundation of knowledge and confidence they’ll carry into more challenging adventures as Advanced Guides This […]
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Rangeley approves updated town plan, sign ordinance
The major points addressed in the updated Comprehensive Plan include housing, and land use and density changes in some areas.
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What to do in Rangeley: See a photo show, watch a movie and play bingo
Rangeley area happenings and events for Friday, September 12, through Thursday, September 25, 2025.
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Snapshots in Time: Maine Fish and Game report from 1900
What follows appeared in the December 28, 1900, edition of the MAINE WOODS newspaper. Formerly named the PHILLIPS PHONOGRAPH, the paper covered Franklin County with a strong emphasis on the outdoors. The popular publication was frequently mailed to subscribers throughout the eastern United States who had fallen in love with the region and wanted to […]
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Comedian Brian Glowacki returns to Rangeley Oct. 4
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts (RFA) proudly hosts Comedian Brian Glowacki for one show only Saturday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m., at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main Street. General Admission tickets are available only at bglowcomedy.com. Enjoy a cash beer and wine bar and concessions before and during the show. The […]