On a recent midweek afternoon, I found myself responsibly focused on an hour-long online ZOOM meeting, while sitting at the desk up in our loft. My wife (who shall not be named, going forward, in one of my columns since I have been threatened with bodily harm should I do it again) was up at […]
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.
Property Spotlight: 3 Iconic Main Street Commercial Opportunities
DOWNTOWN RANGELEY- If you have ever dreamed of owning a property in the Rangeley proper area, one of these three great listings could be ideal for you. Located in the Downtown Village zone, there is limitless potential for these prime commercial properties. Call today for your private showing. Carolyn Smith- Morton and Furbish Real Estate Agency, Rangeley, Maine […]
Traversing the Mountains
Rangeley Maine is a most beautiful place to live. There are some years we get snow for seven months. Yes, we have seen it snow on the fourth of July. Living in the mountains is beautiful, but there is a price to pay. We are the destination. This is not like a place between stops. […]
January Savage Stats
Temperature Maximum: 34° Date: 1/16 Minimum: -10° Date: 1/25 Average True Temp: 10.8387° Precipitation Total for month: 1.61″ Greatest: .75″ Date: 1/17 Daily Average: 0.051935” Year to Date: 42.339” Snow Total: 25.35” Snow on the Ground First Day: 2” Snow on the Ground Last Day: 14” Season to Date: 66.926″ Wind Peak: 42 Date: […]
Dreaming of snowmobiling?
Mother nature is starting to cooperate with a few smaller storms in the past two weeks! Snowmobilers are eager to hit the trails and explore Maine. Before you go, make sure you register your snowmobile and check with the local club to make sure the trails are open, as some clubs are just beginning to […]
Rangeley’s Budget Work Begins
Rangeley Selectmen were presented with the first draft of the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget at their February 1st meeting. They have scheduled a February 11, 2021 meeting with the Budget Committee to kick off the review process. The next six weeks will require a lot of number crunching and discussion to balance the cost of […]
What’s on the Big Screen?
Upcoming Movies at the Rangeley Lakeside Theater located at 2493 Main Street in downtown Rangeley. News of the World (2020) February 5, 6 & 7 SHOWTIMES: Friday – ONE SHOW AT 7:00 PM, Saturday – 3:00 PM, Sunday – 4:00 & 7:00 PM A Civil War veteran agrees to deliver a girl, taken by the […]
RHW launches Strategic Planning Process
Rangeley Health and Wellness is encouraging Rangeley Lakes Region community members to play an integral role in developing a new strategic plan for the organization. The mission of Rangeley Health and Wellness is to facilitate and advocate for health and wellness in the Rangeley Lakes region. Since 1993 the organization has successfully been able to bring stable, locally […]
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report
Weekly Report January 22nd – 29th 2021 All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty 01/22/2021 0825hrs, Deputy Frost received a 911 call at a residence on Dads Way in Sandy River Plt. The source of the call was not located. 01/22/2021 0902hrs, Deputy Couture received a request to remove a person from the Pharmacy […]