Rangeley Health and Wellness has been following the Coronavirus pandemic very closely, and after much thought and discussion, our board has come to the unfortunate decision to cancel our annual benefit concert. This event featuring 38 Special and The Guess Who was scheduled for Saturday July 25th. The state of Maine is restricting gatherings 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.
After 30 Years, Postmaster Cathy White Retires
Cathy White, Postmaster of Rangeley worked her last day May 29th. She started her postal career July 1990 as a part time flexible clerk. Her accomplishments include Officer in Charge for two years at the Oquossoc Post Office and Officer in charge of Rangeley before becoming the Postmaster in Rangeley Nov 1996. She was awarded […]
RFA Announces Renovations Complete!
At the RFA Lakeside Theater the stage lights are off and the curtains are closed due to Covid-19, but the Rangeley Friends of the Arts have made the most of the time off. We have completed all our planned renovations and starting June 1 we are open for tours. The RFA Lakeside Theater is painted, […]
Scrappy Chef: Are You Bananas?
Said politely or so, how many times has anyone said that? Or me monkey, I eat bananas, or he’s the top banana. Are you bananas? We haven’t given them any justice. Bananas are one of the most popular and important fruit of all in the world. They are grown in the tropics and widely consumed […]
Congratulations Rangeley Lakes Regional School Class of 2020!
The Class of 2020 has come far over the course of this year. They have shown themselves to be adaptive and strong, willing and supportive, but, mostly, they have proven their steely ability to stay the course even in stormy seas. After a private conferment of diplomas, which will be live-streamed on several Facebook pages, […]
“WILDERNESS” – Exhibition Featuring the Art of Jud Pealer
RANGELEY – The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host a reception for “Wilderness” – Paintings by Judson Pealer at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, on Monday, June 1, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. Enjoy complimentary snacks and cash bar (beer/wine) and meet the artist. This event […]
My ICE-OUT Study
First off, I used the Julian calendar because it makes this sort of study easier. The Julian calendar assigns consecutive dates for each day starting with day 1 (January 1st) and ending with day 365 (December 31st most years). So, in analyzing a series of numbers like ice-out dates, there are three characteristics engineering types […]
Maine Woodland Owners Offers Virtual Forestry Information Sessions in May
With social distancing measures in place in Maine because of the COVID-19 virus, Maine Woodland Owners has transitioned their in-person educational events to a virtual format and has announced its schedule for their Virtual Forestry Information programs for the month of May. These programs will provide information on forest management, planning for a woodlot’s future, […]
Rangeley Residents Affected by Pandemic Get Free Hair Cuts by Appointment Friday May 22nd
Rangeley residents affected by the current pandemic are being encouraged to schedule a FREE appointment for a free day of cuts on FRIDAY, May 22nd by salon owner Kerry Gardner of HIGH STREET HAIR located on 28 High Street in Rangeley. PLEASE keep in mind that you would NEED to schedule your appointment in advance […]