Rangeley, ME – The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Town of Rangeley and its residents, is pursuing a certification as a Dark Sky Community. Being a Dark Sky Community means the community values the night sky and seeks to protect it to benefit the community and the natural world. On April 2, RLHT […]

The Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff has a scholarship fund for local high school seniors who are pursuing a health care career. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student from each of the following schools: Mt. Abram High School, Mt. Blue High School, Rangeley Lakes Regional School, and Spruce Mountain High School. If […]

The following short article appeared on Page 1 of the June 5, 1908, edition of the Maine Woodsman newspaper. It heralds the dawning of a new age for Rangeley and her momumental leap into the modern age and was set to occur on July 1, in 1908. Everyone reading this has enjoyed the convenience of […]

The Town of Rangeley Board of Selectmen convened on March 4th, 2024, to deliberate and address various matters concerning the community. Dr. Richard King, MD, a trauma surgery specialist and a Maine Trauma Advisory Committee committee member, set the tone for the meeting by shedding light on the evolving landscape of rural trauma response. Hospitals […]

The following short articles appeared in the March 25, 1915, edition of the MAINE WOODS newspaper. Enjoy these local snippets from 109 years ago!  (Contemporary commentary shared in Italics).  Monster Trees Found on Dill’s Island  Messrs. Bert Kempton and Walter Hodges found what they considered a very phenomenal growth of wood while surveying some land […]

All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty.   03/02/2024 0029hrs, Sgt. Sholan took a complaint of an alleged theft from a residence on the Weld Road in Washington Twp. 1012hrs, Deputy Morgan investigated what turned out to be a civil issue at a residence on the Edwards Road in Industry. 1144hrs, Deputy DiSilvestro received a […]

39 Stratton Road Rangeley, ME 049704 beds 2 baths 1,913 SF MLS #1582442          $485,000 Charming, shingled cottage-style gambrel home renovated to its 1920′ charm w/ wood floors, custom moldings, new oversized windows, granite countertops. 4BRs, 1.5 BA, den, laundry area, and full basement. Lovely kitchen that opens into glassed-in sun porch. […]

In the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about federal disaster assistance can often prevent survivors from applying for help. A good guideline: apply, even if you’re unsure you’ll be eligible. Myth: FEMA is running out of money. Fact: FEMA has adequate funding to support all our current operations. As long as you apply by the deadline of […]

PORTLAND, Maine, March 11, 2024 — As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types – especially those with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions. During Red Cross Month in March, the Red Cross celebrates the volunteers […]

MADRID – Reeds Mill Church, ‘The Church in the Wildwood’, 995 Reeds Mill Rd in Madrid, will hold an Easter service on Sunday, March 31, at 2:00 PM. All are welcome! The Reverend Doug Dunlap and Ginni Robie will share in leading the service which will visit all the events of Holy Week with scriptures, […]