It’s that time of year when our local kids have seen the first snow on the mountain and are starting to dream about what’s ahead…snowshoeing and XC skiing at the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center and skiing and boarding at Saddleback. As we prepare for our favorite season, we ask that you take a moment to […]
Stephanie Dellavalle
Stephanie Dellavalle has been the general manager and editor of The Rangeley Highlander since 2013 and writes about the community and events in the area. A graduate of Hunter College in NYC, she and her husband are empty-nesters who live in the village of Oquossoc in Rangeley.
Join Your Neighbors in Caroling at “Walk to Bethlehem” Event
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will present the 41st Annual “Walk to Bethlehem” on Sunday, December 12th. Join friends and neighbors caroling through the snowy streets followed by a family-oriented Christmas presentation of music and drama highlighting the talent of local young people. The event ends with a traditional nativity pageant where a local […]
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report November 13th-19th, 2021
All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty 11/13/2021 0134hrs, Deputy Davol received a request for a welfare check on a person in Industry. While talking to the caller, the person to be checked on made contact with the complainant. 11/13/2021 0644hrs, Deputy Frost and Sgt. Bean responded to a report of a domestic disturbance […]
An Interview with Tyler Castle: Taking on the Challenge of Streamlining Crisis Intervention
On November 12, ResolveX, a Morrisville, North Carolina (NC) company cofounded by Rangeley Lakes Regional School (RLRS) alumni Tyler Castle was one of nine recipients to receive an NC IDEA SEED Grant in the amount of $50,000. The NC IDEA Foundation, an independent non-profit group that helps support entrepreneurs based in North Carolina, certainly found […]
*Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ Schedule of Events this Winter
•December 3 RFA Holiday Open House 5 PM to 8 PM, Free and open to the public. Light refreshments and beer/wine cash bar. Rangeley Lakeside Theater 2493 Main St, Rangeley •December 12 Walk to Bethlehem Holiday Pageant 5:30 PM Free and open to the public, Church of the Good Shepherd 2614 Main St, Rangeley •December […]
*Mark Your Calendar for Rangeley Winter Events You Don’t Want to Miss!
Event times and dates can change as suddenly as the weather in Rangeley. Please be sure to call ahead and confirm so you don’t miss a thing! November 26 – Friday Movie: Dune 5:00 PM Rangeley Lakeside Theater Call (207) 864-5000 for more information November 27 – Saturday Small Business Saturday All Day Rangeley & Oquossoc Call (207) […]
Rangeley and Wilsons Mills Firefighters and LifeFlight of Maine Plane Help After Dump Truck Rollover
ADAMSTOWN TOWNSHIP — A Madrid Township man was seriously injured Monday afternoon when the dump truck he was driving rolled onto its side and slid along Route 16, in northern Oxford County. The truck was driven by Edward Linstrom, 68, Oxford County Chief Deputy James Urquhart wrote in an email. Road and weather conditions contributed […]
Snapshots in Time: December 10, 1896
What follows are some short features found in the December 10, 1896, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. We begin with “Rangeley Recollections” by Deacon Lake which was much like what we do here with Snapshots…but from 1896 with a look back to the 1830-40’s. This one features a local ‘True native’, Annanse and his […]
Taking on the Challenge of Streamlined Crisis Intervention: An Interview with Tyler Castle
On November 12, ResolveX, a Morrisville, North Carolina (NC) company cofounded by Rangeley Lakes Regional School (RLRS) alumni Tyler Castle was one of nine recipients to receive an NC IDEA SEED Grant in the amount of $50,000. The NC IDEA Foundation, an independent non-profit group that helps support entrepreneurs based in North Carolina, certainly found […]
The Naughty List: BBB’s 12 Scams of Christmas
While 2021 is quickly winding down, scams targeting the public continue to cause trouble. Consumers should watch out for any fraudulent schemes aimed at swiping their cash and stealing personal information. Better Business Bureau (BBB) has a Naughty List with the top 12 scams of Christmas that are most likely to catch consumers and donors off guard […]