Joshua Tibbetts, who died in a plane crash Tuesday after 18 years in the Maine Warden Service, was described by friends as ‘cool-headed’ in a crisis and ‘always smiling.’
Quentin Blais
Staff Writer
Quentin Blais, an Illinois native, is the community reporter for the Rangeley Highlander. He covers Rangeley and the surrounding towns in northern Franklin County. Quentin studied photography and journalism at DePaul University in Chicago. He's excited to venture into Maine's outdoor recreation opportunities and dig a bit deeper into rural Maine life.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Guides, Life & Culture, News, Things to Do
Festival season is back in Franklin County. Here are a few events you can plan for this summer.
From Rangeley to Farmington, these festivals will keep you entertained all summer long.
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Veteran Maine game warden dies in Franklin County plane crash
Authorities confirm that pilot Joshua Tibbetts, 50, was alone in the Cessna 185 Skywagon when it crashed in Avon during a routine mission Tuesday morning.
Posted inCommunity, Things to Do
Rangeley Independence Day fireworks set for July 2 and 3
The fireworks shows in Rangeley and Oquossoc will be bigger than ever for the nation’s 250th anniversary, organizers say.
Posted inCommunity, News, Outdoors
Ice-out brings boaters to Rangeley Lake
Ice-out was called Wednesday, April 28, and fishermen were quick to get their boats out on the water for the first casts of 2026.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine’s fifth season is well underway, and it’s messy
Even on the gloomiest, rainy day, Mainers still find the light during mud season.
Posted inCommunity, News, Outdoors
King of the Mountain race closes out ski season at Saddleback
The annual event brought more than 1,000 to the Rangeley mountain for a snowmobile race to the summit.
Posted inCommunity, Health, News
Domestic violence an ‘absolute emergency,’ say Maine victim advocates
In Farmington and Carrabassett Valley on April 22, Finding Our Voices hosted events to highlight domestic violence awareness — inspired by the death of woman killed March 8.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food & Dining, Guides, News
Here’s where to grab a bite in the Rangeley area this mud season
As activity slows down for mud season, many businesses close their doors for a while. Below is a list of restaurants that are open and serving meals around northern Franklin County this spring.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News, The Maine Forecast
Rural Maine airports look to upgrade services, infrastructure
Carrabassett Valley is seeking over $5 million in federal grants for renovations.