The Rangeley Highlander Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Work to restore waterways in the Magalloway reaches far downstream

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust plans to replace a number of outdated river connections and restore natural river channels across newly conserved land along the Magalloway…

Haunted trails and trunk-or-treats: Western Maine readies for Halloween fun

Communities across Western Maine are gearing up for Halloween with haunted attractions, costume events, trunk-or-treats and other seasonal activities for all ages.

Kingfield to hold election for vacant Select Board seat

In December, voters will elect a fifth member to the board, after two meetings’ worth of debate.

Rangeley downtown sidewalk work to restart

Work will begin Oct. 5 and is expected to last for three weeks.

Kingfield weighs pros and cons of leaving 4-town school district

Community members discussed the pros and cons of withdrawal from MSAD 58, including the future of Mt. Abram High School and Kingfield Elementary School.

Red, yellow and gold paint the Sandy River in Phillips

Fall colors are near their peak in the Rangeley region.

Kingfield bans large gatherings at campsite after complaints linked to religious group’s music, chanting

Town officials say Deer Farm violated town zoning rules by hosting a large men’s religious retreat in August without required approval.

Rangeley hears updates on housing, archway projects

Workforce housing, an arch for the snowmobile club and more were discussed at the Sept. 21 board meeting.

Rangeley pickleball players to get tips from professional competitor

Clinics with Glenn Jordan will offer local players instruction on technique, strategy and shot selection.

Fall colors make first appearance on Saddleback Lake

Although foliage isn’t set to peak until early October, a healthy mix of reds and yellows has found its way into the Rangeley region’s landscape.

Phillips congregation buys back historic downtown church

Former members of the church transferred ownership of the shuttered church to the historical society.

Take in the views from these western Maine lookout towers

Explore Maine’s outdoors from 5 fire towers on mountains in Oxford, Franklin and Somerset counties.

Fall field trip guide takes learning across western Maine and beyond

Western Maine and destinations across the state offer fall field trips exploring history, science, agriculture, wildlife, the arts and Maine’s changing landscape.

Ready to pick your own fruits and berries? Western Maine farms are open.

Western Maine has a varied selection of PYO farm offerings from blueberries to cranberries and, of course, apples.

Tee up the rest of summer at western Maine golf courses

Western Maine offers everything from informal par-3 layouts and historic nine-hole clubs to full 18-hole mountain courses.

Rangeley Scenic Byway Ambassador program boosted by grant supporting businesses, conservation

A Rangeley Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Scenic Byway Ambassador offers visitors a warm welcome and a local perspective on the region’s gems.

Cheap Trick rocks Rangeley

More than 100 volunteers worked to ensure success of the annual Rangeley Health and Wellness benefit concert.

The Christmas cat

An unpredictable friendship of a dog lover and one in a million cat

Community Visioning April 9th- You’re Invited

COMMUNITY VISIONING 6:30pm-8:30pm @ The Rangeley School Gym (Wednesday, April 9th) Rangeley Health and Wellness celebrates 20 years!!! We have seen so many changes in the…