For the second time in six months Rangeley’s community radio station, WRGY, has treated the region’s music fans to a delightful showcase of local musical (and comedic) talent. RadioFest, held June 30 in collaboration with the Rangeley Friends of the Performing Arts at the Lakeside Theater, provided more than two hours of folk, light […]

RANGELEY – The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host an exhibit celebrating the works of Rangeley artist Sonja Johnson, titled, “When One Door Closes, A Window Opens” at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater 2493 Main Street in Rangeley.   Gallery Hours are Tues-Sat 10am-2pm.   For the […]

On Saturday, July 13, The Maine Forestry Museum hosted its 43rd Annual Logging Parade.  This year’s parade theme was “Forest Fire Prevention”.  It was quite fitting that a one of a kind Smokey Bear Balloon Float led the parade along Rangeley’s Maine Street. Additionally, it is Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday!  Hundreds of smiles, waves, and […]

July 6 | Scenic 7 Hike at Poplar Stream Falls at 9 AM Join HPA and Rebecca Goldfine, of Maine By Foot, at Poplar Stream Falls is a relatively accessible hike for this area, offering remote-feeling wilderness and two of the most striking waterfalls in the High Peaks region. The trail ascends along the east […]

If you love the Rangeley area and all the spectacular outdoor opportunities it has to offer, consider sharing that love by becoming a Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway Ambassador for the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust this summer. The Byway passes through a region with over 200,000 acres of conserved public access lands offering scenic beauty and multi-season […]

The Maine High Peaks Paddlefest, a weekend of events on June 28-30th, with the Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous (ROAR) as the main event, was a collaborative event between the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) and the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT), with support from many area businesses and organizations. When I first spoke to Karrie […]

High Honors (All A’s) Grade 6: Oliver England, Micaela Vryhof, Morghan Webber Grade 7: N/A Grade 8: Kaylee Botcher, Silvi Emami-Greifendorf, Troy Hathaway, Emmelyn Smith, Alden Sutherland, Elijah Thomas Grade 9: N/A Grade 10: Alex Hathaway, Shirley Truland Grade 11: Jacob Bottcher, Nicole Lemay, Ana Orazi, Parker Smith Grade 12: Eric White Honors (All A’ […]

RANGELEY, MAINE The Skowhegan Savings Bank’s Charitable Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to the construction of the Beth Brunswick Memorial Childcare Center in Rangeley. The $3.5 million project is being built to accommodate 48 pre-school children and is anticipated to break ground this fall. A project of the Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund, the idea of the […]

On Saturday, July 13, the Maine Forestry Museum will induct Frank Orcutt, Casper Haines, Mike and David Kidd to the Logger’s Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will kick off the Maine Forestry Museum’s 43rd annual Logging Festival held on the museum’s fairgrounds. The Logger’s Hall of Fame began in 1985 for the purpose of […]