Congratulations to Rangeley Lakes Regional High School Girls and Boys Ski Team Members for having a great season! This year’s team members for RLRS High School Girl Ski Team Members Autumn Williams, Mya Laliberte, Emmarae MacFawn, Bristol Quimby, Jaxsyn Haley, Amelia Stokes, Breezy Quimby, Avery Flewelling and for the RLRS High School Boys Team were […]
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.
From Military Service to Serving the Adult Education Community
If you are like me, time is simply flying. While I never have enough time to fully immerse myself in my many interests, there is always a new class I want to take or skill that I want and sometimes even need to improve. The question then becomes, where to start? One place to start is to reach out to Franklin County Adult Education (FCAE). Yes, you […]
First Ever Mooselookmeguntic Salmon Derby this June
History will be made when the Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsmen hold the Mooselookmeguntic Landlocked Salmon Derby this Spring. Sponsored in part by Hight Family of Dealerships- Since 1911, the Derby will be held on Mooselookmeguntic Lake on June 19 and 20. The RRG&SA is partnering with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir/Madam, This letter addresses the Rangeley community, through the Rangeley Highlander and concerns the Arctaris development at Saddleback. 1. We are all, I believe, glad that a group finally acquired our beautiful mountain, and seem to be energetically improving it. 2. However, we should be clear about what Arctaris is, a group that does […]
Draft Annual Town Meeting Warrant Ready For Public Hearing
The Budget Committee and Board of Selectmen have concluded their joint meetings for the 2021-2022 budget. With this part of the process complete a draft Annual Town Meeting Warrant has been prepared. A Public Hearing will be held on April 5, 2021 at 5:00 pm to discuss the Warrant. This meeting is the last opportunity […]
Rangeley Area Hiking & Biking Trails- Worthy Journeys with Beautiful Views
Widely known for its hiking, the Rangeley area has many trails throughout the region for hikers of all abilities. The following hiking trails listed here are some of the most scenic and most popular. Angel Falls An easy to moderate (brook crossings) 1.5 mile round trip hike with an elevation gain of 200 feet and […]
Rangeley Area Hiking & Biking Trails- Worthy Journeys with Beautiful Views
Widely known for its hiking, the Rangeley area has many trails throughout the region for hikers of all abilities. The following hiking trails listed here are some of the most scenic and most popular. Angel Falls An easy to moderate (brook crossings) 1.5 mile round trip hike with an elevation gain of 200 feet and […]
Basketball, Bravery, and a Book …with a very personal reveal about mental illness
Earlier this year, Sunday morning, January 3rd to be exact, I received a text from a very good friend in the Portland area. He wanted to give me a heads-up about a lead story in that day’s Maine Sunday Telegram regarding the very successful University of Maine women’s basketball coach in the ‘90s, Joanne P. […]
Our yardstick for measuring normal is shaped a bit different than others
Sorry folks, I have not forgotten you fine folks. I have been busy spewing out stories on quite a variety of other places. Now I just got to get em all to kick in a nickel or two once in a while. LOL Just having fun at this time of day keeps me busy. Lots […]
Broadband and TIF Move Forward
A mandatory pre-proposal broadband meeting was held on March 10, 2021. Six broadband companies responded to the Request for Proposals that had been issued in late February. The proposals are to include cost estimates to build, operate and maintain a high speed fiber optic network connecting every residence and business in Rangeley, Rangeley Plantation, Sandy […]