Rangeley, ME – Join the Rangeley Lakes Region for a county-wide “Light’s Out!” event on April 6, from 8:00 – 10:00 PM. Light’s Out! is one of many during International Dark Sky Week hosted by Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT) as part of a campaign to increase the public knowledge of light pollution, its impacts, and […]

Rangeley, Maine (February 29, 2024)- The Saddleback Ski Patrol is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the Gambler Uphill Challenge, a heart-pounding event that not only tested participants’ mettle but also raised crucial funds for our dedicated patrol team. On February 11, 2024, using alpine touring or telemark gear, 45 enthusiastic participants skinned up […]

The town’s chief resigned Feb. 13. The town received three applications for interim chief, but one withdrew leaving two applicants.

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Survivors of the severe storm and flooding from Dec. 17-21, 2023 living in Androscoggin, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford or Somerset counties may have reported damage to the State of Maine, or registered for assistance from a community organization. However, to receive federal assistance for your recovery you must apply directly with FEMA […]

The following short article appeared in the February 20, 1913, edition of the Maine Woods newspaper. It shares an interesting story about some of the boys at the lumber mill in Reddington having a bit of fun at the expense of a salesman ‘From Away’. A few things stand out. One, that folks could keep […]

RUMFORD — Feb.6, 2024- Mountain Valley’s Jaden Boulanger, Rangeley’s Breezy Quimby and Maranacook’s Thatcher Riley claimed titles at the Mountain Valley Conference Alpine skiing state championships at Black Mountain of Maine. Boulanger, last year’s Class B state champion in the slalom and runner-up in the giant slalom, won Tuesday’s girls giant slalom race with a […]

All the people charged are innocent until proven guilty.   02/17/2024 0721hrs, Deputy Gray investigated a request to provide security while a person moved out of a residence on East Madrid Road in Phillips. 0753hrs, Deputy Couture responded to a car vs. deer accident on the Phillips Road in Strong. Benjamin Jewett (17) of Winthrop was […]

The University of Maine at Farmington is holding a free and open-to-the-public Education Career Fair featuring employers from school districts and educational organizations from throughout the state. The event will be held on Monday, March 4, from 1-3 p.m., in the North Dining Hall, in the UMF Olsen Student Center located at 111 South St. […]

The 2024 Winter Kids Winter Games wrapped up their competition on February 2nd and on February 13th Rangeley Lakes Regional School found out they placed silver for the second year in a row! This marks the 4th year that RLRS has participated in the games, completing four weeks of WinterKids outdoor learning challenges and competing against 16 […]