Citizens of Rangeley: In an effort to be transparent and to keep our community informed, I am writing this to confirm that we do have positive cases of COVID-19 in the Rangeley area. Local and state officials are currently investigating this case per protocol. While officials are working diligently to stay in front of this, […]
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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RPL Winter Hours Update
Rangeley Public Library is now open, for both in-person visits and curbside pickups. We have returned to “normal” winter hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-4:30, Saturday 10:00-2:00, last Wednesday of each month (starting December) open until 7:00PM. Face coverings are required for all entering the library.
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Autumn CASA Highlights
It has been a little over a month and a half since the beginning of CASA, the FREE Creative After-School Arts program of the Rangeley Friends of the Arts. In that time, there have been over a dozen regular participants. Although the program is available to children in grades five through twelve, most of them […]
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Autumn CASA Highlights
It has been a little over a month and a half since the beginning of CASA, the FREE Creative After-School Arts program of the Rangeley Friends of the Arts. In that time, there have been over a dozen regular participants. Although the program is available to children in grades five through twelve, most of them […]
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Maine DHHS Launches StrengthenME Initiative to Help Maine People Cope With Stress of the Pandemic
AUGUSTA— On October 22nd, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced the launch of StrengthenME, an initiative to help Maine people cope with the stress and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic by providing free tools, support, and community connections that promote wellness, resilience, and recovery. StrengthenME is funded by nearly $5 million through […]
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SeniorsPlus Online Education Center classes for November 2020
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced their Online Education Center classes for November 2020. All classes are currently held over Zoom or telephonically. Classes are free, unless noted. Please register for classes by emailing [email protected] or calling 795-4010. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center. ONLINE CLASSES Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to Stay Connected Date: Tuesday, November 3 Time: 10:00-11:00AM […]
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Snapshots in Time- Historical Glimpses from the Region’s Iconic Past
What follows is an installment from the pages of the October 29, 1896 edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper, sharing some thoughts on a relatively “new” holiday in America…Halloween. Leave it to my Irish ancestors, but the tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to […]
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report October 16th – 23rd 2020
All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty 10/16/2020 1032hrs, Deputy McCormick responded to a 911 complaint on Silver Birch Lane in Industry. This was a misdial. 10/16/2020 1058hrs, Deputy Gray investigated a fraud complaint at the Elderly housing apartments on West Kingfield Road in Kingfield. 10/162020 1130hrs, Deputy McCormick participated in a community policing […]
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D.A.R. of Farmington Present Quilt to B.I.T.M.S.
Colonial Daughters Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) of Farmington recently presented a quilt made by Melanie J. Farmer of Temple to the organization “Back In The Maine Stream (BITMS)” to be given to one of its members. Colonial Daughters Chapter DAR invited Steven Rothert, USN Retired, of Farmington to present a program and […]