Rangeley, ME – The avian fall migration at Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) offers an abundance of species that have been captured in the film In Conservation a Single Tree can Tell a Story: Birding at Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge through a partnership with Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust and Umbagog UWR. Umbagog NWR is at the heart of a Globally Important Bird Area, which spans over […]
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.
BBB Risk Report: Adults 18-24 were highest scam risk in 2020
Online purchase scams become riskiest scam in the wake of COVID-19 Adults ages 18–24 reported the highest median losses ($150) and the highest likelihood of loss (56.6%) to BBB Scam TrackerSM in 2020, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Previously, older age groups consistently lost higher median dollar amounts to scammers year over year, even while young adults […]
Saddleback Joins Indy Pass for ’21/’22 Season
Rangeley, Maine (Feb 23, 2021) – With lift access above 4,000’, a vertical drop of 2,000’, the highest base elevation and most natural snowfall in the state of Maine, and the advanced terrain of the Kennebago Steeps, Saddleback has always been an impressive ski mountain. The story of Saddleback however, is much more than the story of impressive numbers […]
Free Health Coaching and Gentle Exercise Program – Living Well with Chronic Pain
Do you want to feel better, increase your quality of life, or improve your experience with healthcare providers? Healthy Living for ME will be offering a free workshop to help individuals with a wide range of chronic pain conditions. Living Well with Chronic Pain will be offered beginning Tuesday, March 16 and running through April […]
Vaccine resources: What you need to know to get vaccinated
An up-to-date list of health care centers offering COVID vaccines can be found at the Maine Office of the Governor’s website. Here are some resources for finding vaccinations in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties: • Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital:Call 207-520-2917 to make an appointment. • St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center:Visit the websiteor call 207-755-3100. […]
Vaccine vigil
(Sung to the tune of “Jolene,” by Dolly Parton) Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine I’m begging to be part of your next plan Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine Please come to me whichever way you can Just pick a town and I’ll be there I’m ready to drive anywhere Up to Fort Kent and all points in […]
Thomas College student’s digitized snowmobiling map service a ‘win’ for riders
Jake Warn has turned his passion for snowmobiling into a high-tech business. Warn is a native of Winslow and a junior at Thomas College where he is also on the school’s soccer team. He started SledTRX.com, a digitized, interactive, free map system for snowmobiling trails across Maine. Putting his studies in entrepreneurship to work, Warn, 21, […]
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 […]
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. […]