The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department and Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry know that during these challenging times, everyone wants to get outside and recharge. One challenge we all face right now is how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly during this civil state of emergency. Here are a few reminders on how you can get some fresh air while being smart, […]
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.
“North by NorthEast” is now an Advice Column (…at least for this issue anyway!)
How are you holding up during these “sheltering in place” and “social distancing” challenges that have disrupted our lives (for very good health reasons), some much more than for others? By the time this issue of The Highlander hits the streets, we will have been into it for 5 weeks. And if you were like […]
AMERICAN PICKERS Coming to Maine
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout your area potentially this summer. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times, and everything […]
Draft fishing plan for public comment period extended
Umbagog NWR is releasing a draft fishing plan for public comment and review. We have cancelled the Open House meeting. The public comment period has been extended to 45 days until April 29th, 2020. You can find the documents for review at our website: www.fws.gov/refuge/umbagog/ . You can contact the Refuge by email at [email protected] or by […]
Hearts & Minds
It has been about a month since most people in the Rangeley area started taking the COVID-19 crisis seriously. Since then so much has happened that it is very hard to keep up. As the Rangeley Highlander comes out only ever other week it is likely that information or contacts have changed by the time […]
Hearts & Minds
It has been about a month since most people in the Rangeley area started taking the COVID-19 crisis seriously. Since then so much has happened that it is very hard to keep up. As the Rangeley Highlander comes out only ever other week it is likely that information or contacts have changed by the time […]
Private Lakehouse Property Spotlight
CUPSUPTIC LAKE [MOOSELOOK] – A Wonderful Lakehouse With All The Privacy You Can Ask For. Over 2.6 Acres Of Land and 260 Feet Of Waterfront W/Private Dock and Mooring[s]. Rangeley Style Home W/Full Knotty Pine Interior, 2500 Sq Ft, Large Stone Gas FP, And Gorgeous Daily Sunsets With Western Exposure. Built in 2001 By Local […]
Spotlight Property- Classic North Woods Log Chalet
Classic North Woods log Chalet nestled amid the tall pines along Rangeley Lake. Welcome home to ‘Hill View’ offering 3 bedroom, 2 bath, spacious sunny rooms, custom gas stone fireplace, and master en-suite. Top quality materials through out, wood/tile floors, granite counters, woodsy lighting, superior fit and finish. Create additional living space in unfinished walkout […]
March Savage Stats
Temperature Maximum: 58° Date: 3/10 Minimum: -12° Date: 3/2 Average True Temp: 38.26° Precipitation Total for month: 2.427″ Greatest: .80″ Date: 3/30 Daily Average: .0783 Year to Date: 8.231“ Snow Total: 13.55” Snow on the Ground First Day: 26” Snow on the Ground Last Day: 15″ Season to Date: 81.75″ Wind Peak: 36 Date: 3/5 […]
Update from Franklin Memorial Hospital’s President Trampas Hutches
Things have been relatively quiet at Franklin Memorial Hospital, like other health care entities in our region. Our procedure volumes and inpatient census are down dramatically. As we at Franklin Memorial Hospital continue to navigate through the COVID-19 outbreak, I want to share with you what we are doing to serve our community, as well as provide resources to help you, your […]