MLS# # 1415230. Spacious 5000+ sq.ft. home with cathedral ceilings, clean lines, and natural light. Bring your vision, add your style, and create your warmth. High quality, energy efficient home, 12 room set on 9 acres with direct sled trail access. Enjoy the large spaces and a well-planned design. Perfect for 2 families or family […]
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.
No doctor was needed, just more duct tape
Now folks, I do not consider myself accident prone. But over the years there has been more than once incident where I have had to question this. There were times, that that precious life- giving fluid just seemed to stream out at will. It didn’t really bother me too much, but sure did excite others […]
Spring weather does NOT mean ATV trails are open
It may feel like spring in parts of the state, but that does NOT mean ATV trails are open. We know you are anxious to get out and ride your ATV on the trails! We understand, Maine is home to excellent trails! But most trails are NOT ready to be opened yet. Because spring weather came […]
2020 Congressional Art Competition 2nd District Winners include 2 RLRS Students
Congratulations to all of the Maine’s 2nd District winners in the 2020 Congressional Art Competition which included two Honorable Mentions to two of our Rangeley students, Lauren Farmer and Cassie Cielinski. The Congressional Arts Competition was started in 1982 to honor the arts and talents of students nationwide. Each year the Maine Arts Commission and […]
“Way More Fun” at the 5th Annual Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet
On February 23 the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center hosted their 5th Annual Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet. The Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet was the third of six events in the Maine Winter Fat Bike Series. The Maine Winter Fat Bike Series just ended its 4th year on March 1st at the Essex Woods Fat Bike Race […]
Happy Curling! A Note from the Secretary of the Rangeley Lakes Curling Club, Jim Ferrara
“Do you believe in miracles!?!” Just one day after the 40th anniversary of the USA hockey team beating the Soviet Union, Rangeley’s own “Team Alpine” upset “The Stoners” to win the Rangeley Lakes Curling Club’s Bonspiel. The Bonspiel (or tournament) is a season ending tradition for the club which just ended its 5th season. In […]
The 5th Annual Rangeley Curling Bonspiel… whereby the women rule. I repeat, “The Women Rule!”
You might be thinking…”Didn’t he just write about curling?” If so, you would be correct. Early January to be more specific. Well, this is the sequel. The season’s denouement, if you will. It was a beautiful, clear Sunday afternoon on February 23rd, 2020. This being the 5th year of the Rangeley Lakes Curling Club’s annual […]
It’s a Small World-Dispatch from Florida
Our neighbor here in Florida is a gent by the name of Paul Arnold. One day Paul was out working on his RV and I moseyed over to see what he was up to. (Men are naturally attracted to expensive toys and cold beer). Paul and I got to talking, and, what do you know, […]
Rangeley Community Plans Youth Activities for Summer 2020
Rangeley nonprofits, businesses, and churches have collaborated on a summer program menu for school-aged youth this summer. The following groups have worked together to create the Rangeley Region Summer Youth Program Menu; Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, Rangeley Health and Wellness, Rangeley Public Library, Rangeley Friends of the Arts, Rangeley Regional Guides and Sportsman’s Association, Saddleview […]
Rangeley Property Spotlight
Overlooking Rangeley Lake and with an eagle’s eye on Saddleback Mtn, this 10 acre estate embodies an 8800sqft home that easily accommodates 12-14 with a separate guest home for 6-7. An oversized dining room seating up to 16 leads to the chef’s style kitchen with an 8-gas range & grill, 2 ovens, 2 stainless refrigerators, […]