During the 1980’s, I owned a number of excellent sea boats, from a 23′ Formula to a 54′ Bertram, which I bought in 1987, and owned through 1993. I was not a “dock sitter,” and cruised as often asI was able to get away. Every year, I would take the boat south to Key Largo […]
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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Rangeley Alpine Ski Club Racing Season Wraps Up
Congratulations to the Rangeley Alpine Ski Club for a great season! Even though they spent more time traveling to the various mountains to train than they actually got to ski, this high-spirited group of ski racers consistently placed in the top ten. After Saddleback closed, and the local school was unable to help support the […]
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An Old Fashioned Good Time at Clarkie’s Annual Pig Roast
How do I describe Clarkie’s 4th Annual Pig Roast? Well, it was a simpler time. Back when groups could gather with no fear or stress and kids were happy to have a day off of school and yes, it was only a few weeks ago. I wouldn’t even bring it up, but what a difference […]
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An Old Fashioned Good Time at Clarkie’s Annual Pig Roast
How do I describe Clarkie’s 4th Annual Pig Roast? Well, it was a simpler time. Back when groups could gather with no fear or stress and kids were happy to have a day off of school and yes, it was only a few weeks ago. I wouldn’t even bring it up, but what a difference […]
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Dance Academy Performance Features Senior Lu Farmer
The Lakeside Dance Academy will present their Annual Spring Dance Concert at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, April 3 & 4, 2020, at the RFA Lakeside Theatre on Main St. in Rangeley. It will be an evening showcasing the work of over 45 dancers of all ages and is sponsored by the Rangeley Friends […]
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March 23rd Farmington Historical Society Meeting
Monday, Mar. 23: Farmington Historical Society Meeting: THIS MONTH ONLY at Titcomb Ski Slope Lodge, 180 Ski Slope Rd., Farmington. 6:00 p.m. Pot Luck; 7:00 p.m. Program: “Early Views of Titcomb Ski Slope,” a vintage color-slide presentation by member Jane Woodman showing the making of Titcomb Ski Slope and the volunteers that helped. Everyone is […]
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What Keeps Bringing New England’s Elite Skiers to the Rangeley Lakes Loppet?
…in a sentence, its an expansive, scenic, and varied trail system, outstanding trail grooming and GREAT VOLUNTEERS! There is some question as to whether this year’s Rangeley Lakes Loppet on Saturday, March 7th at the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center on Saddleback Road was the 24th or 25th successful annual day of cross-country ski races in […]
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What Keeps Bringing New England’s Elite Skiers to the Rangeley Lakes Loppet?
…in a sentence, its an expansive, scenic, and varied trail system, outstanding trail grooming and GREAT VOLUNTEERS! There is some question as to whether this year’s Rangeley Lakes Loppet on Saturday, March 7th at the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center on Saddleback Road was the 24th or 25th successful annual day of cross-country ski races in […]
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Ice fishing season reminders
Reminders from the Maine Warden Service: ICE SAFETY: As we approach the end of ice fishing season please continue to use extreme caution when venturing onto Maine’s waterways. Accessing lakes and ponds should be avoided unless you can be certain of ice conditions by checking ice thickness. Before stepping out, use a chisel or auger […]
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Grand Opening of The FCCTF Rangeley Hub
The Franklin County Children’s Task Force in parternship with The Rangeley Health and Wellness Center, will hold the Grand Opening of its Rangeley Hub on Wednesday April 8th, 2020 on the lower level of the Rangeley Family Medicine building located at 42 Dallas Hill Rd. Rangeley, Maine. The opening of The FCCTF Rangeley Hub will […]