Discover the Quiet Beauty of Maine’s Lakes Region

In this segment, we’re in the town of Rangeley to discover the beauty of Maine’s Lakes Region and meet some locals.

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Tucked against the border of Canada lies one of Maine’s best kept secrets. In this season 7 segment of Weekends with Yankee (episode 710), we are in the town of Rangeley to explore Maine’s lakes region. With nearly 60,000 acres of conservation land, Rangeley is remote and untapped, offering an oasis for those wanting to disconnect. In this segment, we talk to various local business owners and artists and learn of the wild beauty that enchants everyone who visits Maine’s lakes region.  

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