All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty.   03/30/2024 0018hrs, Deputy Wacome received a residential alarm on the Weymouth Road in Freeman Twp. This turned out to be a false alarm. 0828hrs, Deputy Couture responded to a report of an unattended death at a residence on Temple Road in Weld. The cause of death was […]

The Town of Rangeley Board of Selectmen convened for their April 1st, 2024 meeting, addressing a range of items crucial to the community’s governance and future. Attorney White provided a general overview of the TIF Assistance Application Orientation, leading to an executive session focused on legal consultation. No immediate action was taken, but the Board […]

Those able to brave the recent storm and make their way to the Lakeside Theater on Saturday the 23rd were rewarded with a rare gathering of live local musical talent for the WRGY Lightning Strikes Twice community appreciation concert. The concert, broadcast live on WRGY 90.5 FM, Rangeley’s community radio station, brought together six acts that […]

Well, it is finally spring time. The season of those dreadful muddy roads. The time of year even those engineered roads heave, crack and break all apart. The winter chores were just about the only rest a farmer gets. If there is ever such a thing. The tasks to create a working farm has now […]

RANGELEY VILLAGE – NEAT AS A PIN intown home is privately sited on 2.21 level acres. Featuring sun filled open kitchen/living area, main floor BR, BA. Plus 2BR, BA on 2nd level with spacious bonus room over the 2-car garage. Beautiful park like setting with mature trees, perennials, large well maintained lawn, stone driveway, rock […]

The following short article appeared in the April15, 1897, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper and shares the sobering tale of perhaps the Region’s most ruthless criminal, David Robbins. This psychopath was a notorious scourge who had committed numerous crimes. We have previously shared in this column, the story briefly mentioned below, about the 5-year-old […]

To: The Citizens of Regional School Unit #78 The administration and the Board of Directors of RSU #78 extend a sincere thank you for your continued support. The budget being brought before you was put together with careful forethought, is comprised of all the components that make up a school budget based on the needs […]

‘Where were you during the eclipse of 2024?’ That’s a question I’ll expect to hear or ask years from now. The first thing I want to say is THANK YOU! Thank you to the many volunteers and employees and businesses for everything you have done to make this an amazing success that will help thousands […]

It’s that time of year again – time for Maine’s Mega Yard Sale benefiting Franklin County Animal Shelter! The sale will be held on Saturday, June 15th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine at the Farmington Fairgrounds, 292 High Street. Booths are assigned on a “first come, first served” basis, and booths can […]