Rangeley Public Library board of directors announced the launch of a strategic planning campaign during the library’s Summer Celebration Thursday, Aug. 14. “We’re excited to share that we have taken the first steps to develop a strategic plan to ensure that we are meeting or exceeding the needs of the Rangeley region far into the […]
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 Friends of the Arts closes summer season with “The Mousetrap”
The cast of Rangeley Friends of the Arts production of “The Mousetrap”: Carolyn Smith, Anne Bower Crump, Timmy Straub, Dan Simonds, Rylan Böttger, Stella MacFawn, Raoul Silver, David Silver. (Courtesy of Dave Hathaway) The theater lights are down. You hear the stillness of the audience, their shuffling feet and occasional coughs, waiting for the show […]
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September hikes and paddles with Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition
Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition members paddle to Flagstaff Lake via the North Branch of the Dead River Tuesday, Aug. 12. (Courtesy of T.R.A.C.) Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition, or T.R.A.C., is an informal gathering of like-minded people who share the desire to hike, paddle and bike in the healing environs of our surroundings. The […]
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Maine Outdoor Film Festival kicks off Rangeley’s trail town celebration
The Maine Outdoor Film Festival Selects Tour will make a stop at the Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., on Friday, Aug. 29, as part of the Trail Town Festival. Independent filmmakers from all over, but most significantly from Maine, use the festival as an important outlet for their work. Since […]
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Rangeley receives grants for police accreditation, public safety health
The Rangeley Board of Selectmen on Monday, Aug. 18, approved spending $48,735 in newly awarded grants for the town’s public safety departments. The grants will cover the costs of police department accreditation as well as comprehensive cardiac and cancer screenings for police and firefighters. Police Chief Richard Caton IV applied for both grants. A $5,000 […]
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Rangeley community radio to feature local musical talent in live concert
Radio Fest returns Sunday, Aug. 31, to support Rangeley’s community radio station, WRGY 90.5FM and spotlight the work of local talent. Station Manager Iris Ramirez, will emcee an exciting evening of performances featuring: Tom Ball and Pegg Knox, Jan Lathrop and John Geschwindner, Unknown Legend, Charlie Bruce, and The Shape Shifters. Located at the Rangeley […]
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Rangeley’s Frog Jumping Contest is “toad-ally” awesome
Cielo Hackney, top, and his brother, Enoah, encourage their frog, Fern, to jump on Thursday, Aug. 21, during the annual Frog Jumping Contest at the Blueberry Festival at Town Cove Park in Rangeley. (Russ Dillingham/Staff Photographer) On Thursday, Aug. 21, ten hardy frogs leapt at the chance to take part in the annual Frog and […]
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New boat docks in Rangeley expected to bring more foot traffic to downtown
The new floating dock on Rangeley Lake is the latest project in a decade of improvements at Town Cove Park.
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Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust welcomes new board members
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT) recently announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Rachel Hovel and Kyle Haley. Both bring strong ties to the region and diverse professional expertise that will strengthen RLHT’s leadership in conservation, restoration, and stewardship. “We’re excited to welcome Rachel and Kyle to the board,” said […]
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Rangeley library celebrates $25,000 gift, honors Kathy McDavitt
The Rangeley Public Library recognized the generous gift during its Summer Celebration gala event.