Oquossoc- Fall, in all its colorful splendor, is the perfect time for a “Road Trip” through western Maine. To add to that motivation, on Saturday, Sept. 18th the grounds of the Outdoor Heritage Museum in Oquossoc will feature over 30 vendor booths for the Fall Fest Art, Craft and Antique Show. The Show runs from […]
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.
Northwoods Gravel Grind Race Results from 9/11/21
Women-35 Mile 1 109 CHESSELL MCGEE 2:20:49.6 0 2 111 MAUREEN ANDERSON 2:53:44.6 0 3 108 WENDY TURNER 3:21:20.5 0 Men-35 mile 1 57 DAN LELAND 2:11:45.8 0 2 76 GREG ELDER 2:12:27.9 0 3 […]
Steps to Remember
On the morning of September 11th, Rangeley Fire & Rescue, Police and Public Works Departments led a memorial walk on the twentieth anniversary of the country’s tragedy. It started at the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and ended at the Rangeley Overlook. The distance was chosen as an indicator of the distance a first responder […]
Rangeley Food Pantry Thanksgiving
The Rangeley Food Pantry will be putting together special food boxes for Thanksgiving. Boxes will include traditional Thanksgiving dinner items and will be tasty and nutritious. If you and/or your family would like to reserve one of these boxes please contact us. If you are aware of anyone in the community that would benefit from […]
Property Spotlight: Commercially Zoned Rangeley North
COMMERCIALLY ZONED LOT in beautiful Rangeley North development/subdivision. Great opportunity to have a business at the entrance of an up and coming neighborhood. Use your imagination! Many lots available. Call for details. Directions: Loon Lake Road to Taylor Farm Road, just past the airport. Lot is 5th lot on the left. For more information contact Carolyn […]
Blessing of the animals to be held in Rangeley
RANGELEY – The Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley invites the community to a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 3rd at 1 PM, on the church’s lakeside lawn. This event is part of the church’s centennial anniversary celebration: The Shepherd’s Arms – 100 Years of Reaching Out in Love. All are welcome! […]
Snap Shots in Time… Historical Glimpses from the Region’s Iconic Past: September 5, 1895
What follows first appeared in the BOSTON TRANSCRIPT newspaper and was reprinted in the September 5, 1895, edition of the RANGELY LAKES. It begins by suggesting a revolutionary and inspiring concept for its time… catch & release fishing. I particularly enjoyed the subtle reasoning for what was a novel idea at the time. The piece […]
CASA Hires New Program Specialist- Beckmann
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is proud to announce that Michaela Beckmann will be the new interim Program Specialist for their free after-school program: Creative After-School Arts (CASA). The program is open to students in grades 5-12, and will meet Monday-Friday after school until 5 PM. Registration forms for CASA are available outside the […]
The Gawler Family Band concert at UMF Sept. 19th
John and Ellen Gawler and their daughters Molly, Edith, and Elsie, and joined by Ethan Tischler, bring you an assortment of old and new sounds from many folk traditions. They accompany interweaving family harmonies with fiddles, banjo, cello and guitar, as well as a few surprises. Whether they are crooning a poignant ballad or delivering […]
New Kids
The first day back to school from summer break carries such hope and promise for everyone. There’s a clean slate, a whole new beginning, the chance to get it right this time. “I’m going to play nicely and do all my homework. I’ll participate in extracurricular activities and help others without having to be asked. […]