RANGELEY HIGHLANDER • March 6, 2026
The Rangeley region is one of the last areas in the Northeast largely untouched by light pollution. It is also a draw for many tourists and stargazers who come to the region for the clear view of the night sky. A new group called Friends of the Western Maine Dark Sky hopes that by limiting the amount of light pollution, those views will be preserved for generations to come. The group gathered at the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust on March 3 to talk about ways to educate the community on the importance of dark skies to the region.