The Rangeley Board of Selectmen on Monday, Aug. 18, approved spending $48,735 in newly awarded grants for the town’s public safety departments. The grants will cover the costs of police department accreditation as well as comprehensive cardiac and cancer screenings for police and firefighters. Police Chief Richard Caton IV applied for both grants. A $5,000 […]
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Rangeley library celebrates $25,000 gift, honors Kathy McDavitt
The Rangeley Public Library recognized the generous gift during its Summer Celebration gala event.
Monitoring water quality a scientific labor of love on Rangeley’s lakes and ponds
This is the second in a two-part series about how Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust works to ensure the region’s waters remain in the pristine condition they are known for.
What to do in Rangeley: Events, activities and happenings
Rangeley area happenings and events for Friday, August 15, through Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Peak Eats delivers restaurant meals to Rangeley-area doorsteps
The urban convenience of restaurant delivery is now an option in Rangeley and Oquossoc Village.
Oquossoc Day goes retro and brings back the Fabulous ’50s
The 20th annual Oquossoc Day Festival on Saturday, Aug. 16, includes a waterski stunt sho w, decorated boat parade, and car show.
Maine author Amy Wight Chapman to speak at Rangeley library
Amy Wight Chapman, author of “Just Like Glass”, will speak at the Rangeley Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. “Just like Glass” is the story of one transformative year in the life of the author’s four older siblings and their mother, Ruth. In 1958, just as the school year is ending, Ruth’s […]
Meet the new Rangeley Health and Wellness community health worker
A new community health worker, Terri Kelly, has joined the Rangeley Health and Wellness team. The role and responsibilities of a community health worker are multifaceted. They are frontline public health workers who have a close understanding of the communities they serve. Primarily, they bridge the gap by connecting individuals to healthcare and government resources. […]
Rangeley Childcare Center nears completion
Construction of the Rangeley Childcare Center, 85 Loon Lake Rd., is nearing completion. The anticipated target opening has been set for October. Reservations for childcare are now being accepted. The thoughtfully designed classrooms will support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with enriching, age-appropriate learning environments. The center will offer full- and part-time enrollment in infant, toddler […]
What to do in Rangeley: Events, activities and happenings
Rangeley area happenings and events for Friday, August 1, through Thursday, August 14, 2025.