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Camping with the family? Check out these kid-friendly sites in the Rangeley region

by Quentin Blais March 17, 2026March 20, 2026

As the spring thaw hits, you may be looking to plan your next outing into the Maine woods. Here are some campsites that offer the seclusion of nature with the amenities some can’t live without.

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Annual outdoor benefit concert in Rangeley canceled

by Quentin Blais March 17, 2026March 20, 2026

Rangeley Health and Wellness cited difficulty in booking performers as the reason the festival won’t happen this summer.

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Where to take your dog in western Maine, from patios to trails

by Staff Report March 15, 2026March 10, 2026

Find dog-friendly walking paths, welcoming restaurants and parks where you can bring your pooch in towns including Bethel, Farmington, Rumford and Rangeley and more.

Community, Maine, News

Tilton Pond to focus on preventing spread of invasive plant to nearby waters

by Rebecca Richard March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

State officials say swollen bladderwort is widespread in Tilton Pond, making eradication unrealistic.

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Western Maine sugarhouses open for Maine Maple Sunday weekend

by Rebecca Richard March 11, 2026March 10, 2026

Maple producers across Western Maine will welcome visitors March 21-22 for Maine Maple Sunday weekend with demonstrations, tastings and family activities.

Community, Maine, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast

Spring is coming to western Maine. But first, mud.

by Rebecca Richard March 10, 2026March 30, 2026

As winter gives way to spring in Maine, mud season brings thawing ground, soft roads, frost heaves and temporary weight limits that affect daily travel and outdoor activity.