All through the bustling halls of the Rangeley Lakes Regional School, excitement filled the air as students welcomed Maine author, Mr. Chris Van Dusen. The author/illustrator, known for his humorous tales featuring Mr. Magee and his little dog, Dee, and an infamous Circus Ship, graciously accepted the invitation to share his insights and inspiration with […]

FARMINGTON — Safe Voices, a private non-profit organization that provides advocacy for survivors of domestic abuse and violence, sex trafficking and sexual exploitation in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, announced on Wednesday, April 24, that Director of Programs Rebecca Austin will be replacing Elise Johansen as executive director. Johansen will be stepping down from the […]

MOUNT ABRAM TOWNSHIP — A total of 2,706 acres have been added to the Mount Abraham Maine Public Reserved Land in northern Franklin County, conserving areas between Saddleback Mountain in Sandy River Plantation and Mount Abraham in Mount Abram Township. “The total purchase cost for the parcels was approximately $3.8 million,” Jim Britt, communication director […]

138 Bray Hill Road, Phillips Asking Price: $1,250,000 3 beds / 3 baths / 1,800 square feet 150 Acres MLS #: 1588392 Welcome to Bray Hill Farm! Sitting high on a hill with breathtaking mountain views, this property has something to offer vacationers and homesteaders alike. With ultimate privacy, the home is placed right in the middle […]

East Madrid – Driving out to East Madrid for a hike at Perham Stream Birding Trail you probably aren’t expecting to meet Carson Hinkley, a seventh-generation resident of the East Madrid settlement. Carson grew up and lives today in the farmhouse across from the trailhead. For years, he maintained the two miles of trails that […]

The Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society (RLRHS) has announced a robust lineup of programs and events for the 2024 season. The popular Outdoor Heritage Museum, operated by RLRHS, will reopen on May 22nd and will again offer free admission for locals its opening weekend with proof of residency. This year, the Museum will feature a […]

Free passes to the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum (MMGM) are now available at the Rangeley Public Library. Single-day passes may be obtained at the Library and cover admission for 2 adults and 4 students (children under 12 are always free). MMGM, located in Bethel, Maine, is open every day except Tuesdays.   From the world’s […]

It is that time of year when the outside beckons one to just do the spring cleaning. You know you cannot just sit here and see that stray piece of greenhouse mother nature deposited on the lawn.  She has had a lot of fun this last winter. It became quite a challenge just to stay […]

The following appeared in the June 5, 1906, edition of the MAINE WOODSMAN newspaper and shares a regular column by the famous Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby known as FLY ROD’S NOTE BOOK. Spring has sprung, so get outside and make some great outdoor history of your own! (Contemporary commentary shared in Italics). Fly Rod’s Note […]

The Town of Rangeley Board of Selectmen held a meeting on May 20, 2024. The meeting commenced with the opening of the final warrant for a public hearing, although no members of the public were present. The draft of the Budget is available on the town of Rangeley website under the “Documents of Interest” section, […]