OQUOSSOC — The Outdoor Heritage Museum in Oquossoc plans to host the Lupine Festival in celebration of the striking lupine flower that carpets the Rangeley Region in June. The event is set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the at 8 Rumford Road museum. This festival event will feature over 35 […]
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New York couple injured in snowmobile vs. pickup truck crash in Rangeley
Dennis Hummel, 68, of East Meadow, New York, was driving a snowmobile on a trail which approaches the Loon Lake Road while Mark Nedeau, 61, of Oquossoc Village in Rangeley was driving a pickup truck on Loon Lake Road when the two collided.
Mountain Holly Days to begin Dec. 8 in Rangeley, Oquossoc
The towns of Rangeley and Oquossoc plan to kick off seasonal festivities with the annual Mountain Holly Days event, Friday through Sunday, Dec. 8-10. This celebration offers shopping, holiday delights and activities that embody the spirit of the season, according to a news release from Amanda Christian, executive director at Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. […]
Rangeley to host 2 festivals during June 16, 17 weekend
The Rangeley Region is scheduled to host two returning festivals on Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17, providing a range of activities for people of all ages. The events are hosted by the Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society and the Outdoor Heritage Museum in Oquossoc. White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival On June 16 […]
Kids’ Fishing Derby set for Oquossoc July 6
Last year, the Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportsmen’s Association guides put on its first Kids’ Fishing Derby. More than 80 kids participated across the three age groups. This year’s derby is set for Thursday, July 6, at the Guides’ Fishing Pond, located behind the clubhouse on Old Skiway Road in Oquossoc. There will be three […]
Fellowship created in memory of former Pine Tree director
PORTLAND – Pine Tree Legal Assistance has created the Nan Heald Black Fly Fellowship, a new initiative to increase access to free civil legal aid in Western Maine. The fellowship was created in memory of Pine Tree’s former executive director, Nan Heald, who led the organization from 1990 until her death earlier this year. The […]
Rangeley museum to host festival Sept. 17, author talk Sept. 21
The Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society’s Outdoor Heritage Museum, 8 Rumford Road in Oquossoc, is scheduled to host two special events. On Saturday, Sept. 17, the museum will offer its annual Fall Festival. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the grounds of the museum will host arts, crafts and antiques vendors selling unique and handcrafted […]
Oquossoc parish to host outdoor celebration of the Eucharist Aug. 21
A day to celebrate the Eucharist, source and summit of the Christian faith, will be held for parishioners and community members who live in or are staying in the towns of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish (Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Oquossoc; St. Luke Church, Rangeley; St. John Church, Stratton; Bell Chapel, Sugarloaf […]
Oquossoc museum announces 13th season of programs
The Outdoor Heritage Museum at 8 Rumford Road in Oquossoc, operated by the Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society, plans to open for the season on Wednesday, May 18. New temporary exhibits on display include Rangeley’s Historic Legacy, featuring historic photographs of the Rangeley region accompanied by artifacts from the collection and inspired by the new […]
Oquossoc Fall Fest to offer vendors, music Sept. 18
OQUOSSOC — The grounds of the Outdoor Heritage Museum are scheduled to feature more than 30 vendor booths for the Fall Fest Art, Craft and Antique Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the corner of route 4 and 17. People check out the trees beginning to “color up,” take in […]