Happy summer and welcome to Rangeley! For those of you returning, welcome back! In the following pages you will see that other members of the community from the Chamber of Commerce to the staff at the Town Office, also welcome you. It’s that time of year again, hurrah! I so love summer in Rangeley. Besides […]
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.
Welcome to Rangeley! Welcome back! What’s New?
Happy summer and welcome to Rangeley! For those of you returning, welcome back! In the following pages you will see that other members of the community from the Chamber of Commerce to the staff at the Town Office, also welcome you. It’s that time of year again, hurrah! I so love summer in Rangeley. Besides […]
Seasonal Friends of Rangeley Scholarships Awarded
A highlight of the Rangeley Lakes Regional School’s graduation ceremony on June 12 was presentation of two of the most prestigious annual scholarship awards. Autumn-Skye Williams received the Seasonal Friends of Rangeley Scholarship, and Anastasia Champagne was awarded the Rangeley Lakes Region Legacy Scholarship. Autumn-Skye will receive a multi-year stipend totaling $5,000, and Anastasia will […]
A Great Time to Join T.R.A.C.
Summer! It is a special time of year, especially this year. For many of us in our country and our Covid-afflicted world, the past year seemed way too long. The isolation, separation and restrictions highlighted the social connections that we so missed. And now we can finally come together in many places but especially in […]
Scrappy Chef: Hot-Diggety-Dog!
When it comes to a BBQ event, you just have to include the almighty American summer favorite grill food, “Hot Dogs”. Whether on a stick, on a campfire, cookout in the park or in the backyard, on the gas grill, fry pan, whatever cooking form, a hot dog is a treat. Doesn’t summer start any […]
Start Something
The local paper reports about the local community with an occasional glimpse of the larger world. Makes sense since we’re all connected. Pretending we live in an actual bubble would defeat our natural inclination to extend ourselves beyond our comfort zones. Our paper provides a nice balance of school, town politics, history, citizens, both living […]
Alumni Association Sales Continue on July 3rd
The Rangeley Alumni Association’s ‘Double Header’ yard sales held on May 26th were the largest, most successful events to date with record sales at both the Rangeley and Oquossoc locations. The Association extends sincere thanks to those who participated by donating quality merchandise, the hard-working volunteers at each location, and all those who supported the […]
Remembering Rangeley in the 1950’s
Candy Tibbetts meets President Eisenhower June 27, 1955 A Tribute to Candace Tibbetts Cottrell, (1942-2017) In the early 1950s, at the corner of Main Street and Pond Street, Candy Tibbetts lived in the apartment over the family-owned Tibbetts’ Hardware store (later Scribner’s, more recently Forks in the Air) with her mom and dad, Gertrude and […]
Saddleback Adventures Summer 2021
Saddleback is more than a mountain! This summer, we’re offering an extensive lineup of outdoor adventures and excursions. Life is better outside. Check out the offerings: *Please note: participation in programs requires registration. We encourage 48 hours advanced notice. All trip dates are subject to weather and conditions. For more info and the latest updates, […]
Calling All Boys and Girls! It’s Forestry Museum Wood Chip Contest Time!
The Maine Forestry Museum (formerly The Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum) invites every girl and boy aged 6 to 8 to sign up for the Little Miss and Mister Wood Chip Contest to be held on July 16th at 6:30 pm at the Rangeley Inn, 2443 Main St., Rangeley, Maine. The Wood Chip program is […]