Back in an early April, 2020 issue of The Rangeley Highlander, (April 3rd to be exact) when our quarantining and masking to prevent the spread of the Covid 19 virus was still a relatively new experience….I wrote about those who were on my mind a lot; 1) Our sons and their young families in Colorado, […]
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.
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Snap Shots in Time- Historical Glimpses from the Region’s Iconic Past
What follows are some clippings from Page 1 of the December 10, 1896 edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. This edition was so interesting that I never got passed page 1 before finding some interesting material. What follows below is from a feature entitled “Recollections” found above the fold. Just as we today enjoy looking […]
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Rangeley holds the 33rd Lighting of the Giving Tree
The 33rd Lighting of the Giving Tree of Rangeley was held, as an invitation only ceremony, on November 21, 2020. This change was done in an abundance of caution due to the Covid-19 virus. With that said, it was a very lovely ceremony. It began with a Rangeley Police and Fire Department escort, for members […]
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Scrappy Chef: Leeks
Well loved garleek, onyons and eek lekes~Geoffrey Chaucer (1340) I had a story all ready for you, but raised my own questions when tweaking my recipe, so at the last minute, (editors nightmare!) I changed my topic to LEEKS. I remembered from last year, that some of my recipes contained leeks as well, so I […]
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Rangeley Solar Interest Timeline
At the February 25, 2019 Board of Selectmen’s meeting Guy Rouelle employed by Dubois-King, the Town’s airport consultant at the time, presented a solar array update. Mr. Rouelle provided information about FAA funding available to locate a solar farm at Rangeley’s Stephen A. Bean Municipal Airport. The Selectmen voted 3-2 to have Dubois-King move forward […]
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Rangeley Area Broadband Proposal
Consolidated Communications delivered a broadband presentation to the Rangeley Board of Selectmen on December 7, 2020 at 5pm. Consolidated currently provides landline phone and limited internet service in the Rangeley area. Consolidated is one of the top ten fiber providers in the U.S. offering a broad range of fiber based broadband services. The Consolidated proposal […]
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Cold Bones
The midnight wind, brought the cold to my bones But it wasn’t the wind, that made my soul feel alone It was the crushing absence, of no laughter at all Not a footstep was heard, coming down the halls The years have now passed, the voices now gone Makes the house feel so cold, when […]
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9 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holiday Season
“Our pets are naturally curious and love new things. The holidays provide a whole new world for them to explore that can lead to a potential illness or injury,” said Erin Katribe, veterinarian and medical director, Best Friends Animal Society. “Since many veterinary offices have limited hours and services during the COVID-19 crisis, it’s crucial to […]
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There’s plenty of hunting opportunity this winter
Snow is falling and the temperature is dropping. Many sportspeople might be putting away their hunting gear and dusting off their snowshoes and ice fishing equipment. Fall is the most popular time to go hunting in Maine with hunters flocking to the fields and forests for a chance to harvest a deer. But whether or […]
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November Savage Stats
Temperature Maximum: 70° Date: 11/11 Minimum: 8° Date: 11/25 Average True Temp: 33.56667° Precipitation Total for month: 1.902″ Greatest: 0.71″ Date: 11/16 Daily Average: 0.0730 Year to Date: 35.699 Snow Total: 2.708” Snow on the Ground First Day: 0” Snow on the Ground Last Day: 0” Season to Date: 3.108″ Wind Peak: 46 Date: 11/3 Low: […]