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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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  • Published
    March 5, 2021

    Property Spotlight: Cozy Quimby Pond Cottage

    SUPER SWEET on QUIMBY POND!! Seasonal 1BR cottage offers comfortable living all on one level. Fabulous views of the pond and Ephraim Ridge from the open living/kitchen area. Spacious deck great for entertaining and relaxing. Gradual slope to 100′ frontage with dock. Quiet setting – listen to the loons, gaze at the stars. Fully updated […]

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    March 5, 2021

    Samuel McMillan of Rangeley Earns National Recognition

    CANTON, NY (03/02/2021)– St. Lawrence University student Samuel McMillan from Rangeley, ME, was a member of the University’s Fed Challenge team that earned second place out of 85 colleges and universities in the 17th annual National College Fed Challenge. St. Lawrence was the only liberal arts college to earn a spot in the final round. […]

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    March 5, 2021

    Snapshots in Time… Historical Glimpses from the Region’s Iconic Past: March 1897

    What follows appeared on page 1 of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper, of March 4, 1897. In this edition of Snaps Shots in Time, we again hear from who we believe to be Deacon Lake who used the pen name “Old Laker”. I assume it was unnecessary to identify him officially by his given name because […]

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    March 5, 2021

    Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report February 20th – 26th

    All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty 02/20/2021 0808hrs, Deputy McCormick conducted a motor vehicle a stop on the Mercer Road in New Sharon where a pickup traveling 72mph in a 40 mph zone as they were approaching the bridge. All occupants were juveniles from out of state who also had a case of […]

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    March 5, 2021

    UMaine Extension compost webinar series starts March 11

    Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a three-webinar series about compost issues in agriculture and waste management from noon–1 p.m. March 11, March 23 and March 30. This compost webinar series first examines the organic certification process for compost usage with Caleb Goossen, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) organic […]

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    March 5, 2021

    IRS Penalties for the Town of Rangeley Discussed at March 1st Board of Selectmen’s Meeting

    A review of Rangeley town records revealed monetary penalties against the Town by the IRS for tax years 2017 and 2018.  The proposed tax liability and penalties for 2017 was $275,216.77 and was $126,018.86 for 2018 as outlined in letters from the IRS dated 1/7/2020.  The IRS letters were addressed to the Office of Treasurer […]

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    March 5, 2021

    New Personnel Appointments at Rangeley Town Office

    The Rangeley Board of Selectmen voted to authorize Town Manager Joe Roach to appoint an interim Town Clerk at their March 1st, 2021 meeting.  The Town Manager informed the Board that he accepted with regret the resignation of Town Clerk Kayla Alexander last week.  Kayla’s last day of employment will be March 9, 2021.  The […]

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    March 5, 2021

    CASA Continues with Dedicated Volunteers

    The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is continuing to offer their free after-school program: CASA – Creative After-School Arts, utilizing a group of dedicated volunteers. The program is open to students in grades 5-12, and meets Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday after school until 5 PM. Activities include all types of art projects, no-bake baking, drama, origami, […]

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    March 5, 2021

    “More Than a Mountain” Premiere, A Film on the Story of Saddleback

    The story of Saddleback Mountain, in the historic high peaks and lakes district of Western Maine, is a story that has played itself out in communities across the Country; a rural community loses its largest employer and suffers from a predictable set of vicious cycles—outmigration of its workforce, a significant drop in housing valuations and […]

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    March 5, 2021

    Rangeley Health and Wellness: March into Fitness

    Sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated to exercise. Why not try something new, and check out our fitness classes? Our classes are $10 for members or $12 for non members. Discounted class packs are also available. Due to social distancing guidelines, our classes are capped at 6 participants. We encourage people to sign up in […]