Rangeley Lakes Regional School’s annual induction ceremony for the National Honor Society took place on Friday, May 28th at 1:30pm in the school gymnasium. A total of seven students were inducted into the school’s chapter. To be eligible for membership consideration, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (equivalent to 85 percent) […]
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.
RLHT hosting 3rd Rangeley Birding Festival
Along with co-sponsor Maine Audubon, Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is pleased to announce the 3rd annual Rangeley Birding Festival, to be held in person this June 10-13, 2021. The Rangeley Lakes region is the premier birding destination for rare and sought-after species in New England. Deep in the heart of Maine’s lush boreal forest, Rangeley provides […]
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report May 28th – June 4th 2021
All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty 05/29/2021 1053hrs, Sgt. Bean responded to a 911 call at a residence on Ridgewood Road in Eustis. This was an accidental dial. 05/29/2021 1310hrs, Sgt. Bean investigated a report that suspect who is currently incarcerated had a weapon hidden for when he gets out of jail at […]
Outing Club honors Lucy Simonds’ leadership
It speaks highly of a person when they are being honored for their leadership with the Rangeley School Outing Club, and several students come who have never been on an outing with her. Lucy Simonds is just that kind of teacher and role model. On Friday, May 21, we gathered for a cookout near the […]
Rainbow School End of Year Photo Highlights
Rainbow School Pizza Party and Awards Ceremony 2021 held on May 28th Rainbow School Field Trip to the “Safety Building” on May 26th. The pre-schoolers were greeted by the fire chief, the police chief and the EMT crew.
Snapshots in Time… Historical Glimpses from the Region’s Iconic Past: June 1896
What follows are some clippings from the June 11, 1896, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. (Editor’s note: Contemporary commentary in italics, otherwise copy is reprinted just as it was in 1895, although some paragraphs or lines are omitted for space reasons). There Can Be but One Rangeley Region The fish and game commissioners are […]
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 […]
Mr. Drew and His Animals Too at the P.A.C.C. June 30th
Mr. Drew and His Animals Too will be presenting at the Phillips Area Community Center (P.A.C.C.) on Wednesday, June 30th, at 2 P.M. and 6 P.M. This is an Educational outreach presentation featuring exotic reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates from around the world that he has rescued and rehabilitated. He takes in what the humane societies […]
RCOC 6th Annual JULY 3rd in the Park
Saturday, July 3rd, 10:00AM – Dusk The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 6th Annual July 3rd in the Park event! On Saturday, July 3rd, the park will come alive with activities, food and entertainment for all ages, all provided by our area nonprofit organizations. This will be a true family […]