As the current organizer of the annual Frog Jumping Contest held at the Rangeley Blueberry Festival, I’ve had the pleasure of holding this event for 25 years, most recently on August 21. How it occurred that I’m the one marking this anniversary goes back to when my three sons entered this contest as kids. Judy […]
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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Rangeley’s Good Shepherd church bell to ring out Bishop’s visit and fall events
RANGELEY — The Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley is happy to announce that their bell has been repaired! Thanks to diligent work by parish volunteers, the bell will joyously ring out once again. Upcoming events include the Bishop’s visit on Sunday, Sept. 21, an Apple Crisp Fundraiser at Saddelback’s Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 4, […]
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Rangeley couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
Congratulations to Gary and Barbra Priest, of Rangeley and North Reading, MA, who recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends at their camp in Rangeley. Gary grew up in Rangeley, graduated from Rangeley High School and University of Maine, served in the United States Army and had a career […]
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Pickleball Rangeley grand opening set for Oct. 10
RANGELEY — After much anticipation, Pickleball Rangeley, LLC, a new full-service pickleball facility located at 2268 Main Street, will officially open for business on Friday, Oct. 10, with a Grand Opening and Open House event starting at 10 a.m. The facility features three regulation sized courts with safety zones and permanent nets.Various other amenities include […]
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Baptist Church to host dinner with a Spanish flair
The Rangeley Baptist Church, 3 Church Street, will be holding a public dinner 5—7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20. The main course will feature large enchiladas and rice with churros and other delicious desserts. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children under 12. To-go boxes will be available and may be ordered at […]
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Rangeley back to school info to know
The 2025-26 school year for staff and students of Rangeley Lakes Regional School kicked off Monday, Aug. 25, with two days of teacher and staff workshops. With everything in place, from class rosters to bus routes, students in K-12 were welcomed back on Wednesday, Aug 27. Preschool students made their way to classrooms for the […]
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Rangeley’s WRGY closes in on 15 years of community connection
The community-supported radio station plays a mix of pre-recorded material and live radio shows. Station manager Iris Ramirez said new hosts are always welcome to join the mix.
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Rangeley radio gives creative voice to local hosts
WRGY 90.5 FM, Rangeley’s community radio station, allows locals the opportunity to host their own live radio shows.
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Western Maine Community Chorus opens 40th season
FARMINGTON — The Western Maine Community Chorus (WMCC), formerly known as the UMF Community Chorus, is celebrating 40 seasons of joyful singing in the heart of Farmington. WMCC will continue the tradition of featuring a blend of traditional and contemporary choral music that reflects the spirit and diversity of our community. This non-auditioned, multi-generational chorus […]
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Paddle ‘n Pie – a Rangeley tradition
Some call it Paddle ‘n Pie. Others call it Pie and Paddle. There’s even a contingent that calls it Paddle for Pie. No matter what you call it, it fills our bellies and our hearts. Started about twenty years ago by Nancy Kettle and Linda Dexter, this hearty group of paddlers takes to Rangeley Lake […]