MADRID TOWNSHIP — A Connecticut man died Monday after losing control of his ATV and crashing after coming off a bridge on a trail off Potato Hill Road, the Maine Warden Service said. Sebastian Constantini, 47, of Oxford, Connecticut, died at the scene, according to a statement from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. […]
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.
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Seasonal Friends of Rangeley Receive Generous Donation
The Seasonal Friends of Rangeley Scholarship, and Rangeley Lakes Area Legacy Scholarship, each has received a generous multi-year donation from the family of long-time seasonal residents of the area. Jim and Peggy Chapin visited Oquossoc for more than 30 years and were active supporters of a number of community organizations in the Rangeley region. Their […]
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Per State Law, Maine’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $12.75 Per Hour in 2022
AUGUSTA – Pursuant to Maine law (Maine statute 26 MRS §664), effective January 1, 2022, the state minimum wage will increase from $12.15 to $12.75 per hour, based on data recently made available by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Maine law requires annual adjustments to the minimum wage based on the cost of […]
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BINGO!
Organizer Mary Hembrow is pleased to announce the next BINGO date! Have some fun with a great group of people this month on October 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Rangeley Town House, 14 School Street. It’s all free, including candy and everyone is welcome!
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Freedom from Expectation
Folks as you sit there reading, you need to open up your imagination just a bit. You look out the nearest window back to the years of 1950 and 1951. Times have been tough in America and things are beginning to heal. You look at that tar papered house at the end of the road. […]
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TWO Upcoming Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Events
DARK SKIES EVENT Join John Meader of Northern Stars Planetarium & Dark Skies Maine to learn about our stars and more. One of the simplest yet most awe-inspiring joys of being in Rangeley is the dark night sky. Far from the lights of a major population center, it explodes with celestial bodies. Many visitors […]
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Public Workshops Scheduled For Rangeley Zoning Ordinance Changes
The Board of Selectmen hosted a Public Workshop with Code Enforcement Officer Bailey Beers on proposed changes to Chapter 38 which is Rangeley’s Zoning Ordinance on September 20th. The proposed changes will impact Shoreland Zoning Regulations, Lighting, Signs, the Conditional Use Permit process, Zoning Board of Appeals and the Land Use Tables. Due to the […]
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“Dreaming Awake” – Exhibition featuring the art of Jud Pealer and Susy Sanders
RANGELEY – The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host a reception for “Dreaming Awake” – Paintings by Judson Pealer and Dr Susy Sanders, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, on Saturday, October 16, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. Enjoy complimentary snacks and cash bar (beer/wine) […]
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Western Maine Audubon presents: “What You Should Know About the Threat of Aquatic Invaders in Maine” with speaker Roberta Hill, September 8 at 7pm
Western Maine Audubon will be presenting the first of its fall talk series on Wednesday, September 8 at 7 pm. “What You Should Know About the Threat of Aquatic Invaders in Maine,” will be presented by Roberta Hill, Invasive Species Program Director for Lake Stewards of Maine. In this talk, Roberta will address the following […]
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Covid Surge Concerns Sink Rangeley Regatta
For the 2nd year in a row, the grounds of the Outdoor Heritage Museum and Oquossoc Cove will not be filled with the cheers and laughter of the middle school students of Northern Franklin County. The Executive Leadership of the Rangeley Lakes Historical Society has made the difficult decision not to host the 2021 Rangeley […]