The purchase of Saddleback ski area will be delayed until early next year while a state finance agency reviews an application for debt insurance that the sale depends on. Arctaris Impact Fund, a Boston investment group, planned to close the $6.5 million purchase of the shuttered Rangeley-area ski resort from the Berry family next week. The complicated […]
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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NON-PROFITS: Hold Your Event at the Lakeside Theater for FREE in 2020
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has again received a generous grant from the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust to allow local, Rangeley Region-based non-profit, charitable or civic organizations to host their events at the RFA Lakeside Theater at no cost! Imagine your non-profit event at the spacious and comfortable RFA Lakeside Theater for FREE during 2020! […]
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3 Rangeley Businesses Partner for Kid’s Bike Course
It’s easy to overlook the new Main Street Dirt Track located on three vacant lots across from the Town and Lake Motel. A 1,000-foot dirt track winds its way through the grass and trees – it’s not much, but it’s a start. Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, Sarge’s Pub & Grub, and AJ’s Fat Bikes have partnered […]
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Rangeley Drift
From 1958 through the mid 1960’s I continued to vacation in Rangeley with my aunt and uncle. I had taken to the lake in a big way, and we used to rent a Rangeley Boat from the Swains for the time we were there. I thought nothing of rowing the few miles into town from […]
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Upcoming First-Run Digital Movies at RFA’s Lakeside Theater
Midway (2019) Friday & Saturday, December 27 & 28: SHOWTIMES – 5 & 8 PM Sunday, December 29: SHOWTIMES – 2 & 5 PM Monday, December 30: SHOWTIMES – 5 & 8 PM The story of the Battle of Midway, told by the leaders and the sailors who fought it. Starring Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson and Woody Harrelson. Action/Drama/History […]
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Easing into January… A good time to discuss my “Bean Boots”, circa. late 1974
As I sit here on Friday, December 20th, staring at my laptop, I find myself distracted…thinking more seriously about January than I did a day or two ago. Is it our upcoming 4th annual January trip to Colorado for a late holiday with both sons and their families as we have for the past three […]
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What You Need to Know: Rangeley Board of Selectmen
Monday, December 16, 2019 Board of Selectmen meeting began with a 5 pm public hearing on the purchase of Depot Street and Road Funding, both questions to be on the January 8, 2020 Special Town Meeting ballot. Besides myself there was one additional member of the public in attendance. The Board of Selectmen have negotiated […]
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Upcoming Classes for Rangeley Bucket List
Rangeley Adult Education wants to help you fill your winter bucket list. There is still time to sign up for the following classes: · LEARN TO COOK INTERNATIONAL CUISINE LIKE A PRO- TUESDAYS with Mike Flewelling starting January 7th .. (Cost is $100 for all 4 Tuesdays) · TAI CHI THURSDAYS with Stephanie Chu starting […]
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Thumbs Up/Down
THUMBS UP to Pleasant Street Inn B&B’s Rob Welch…not only did he brush off my car and run to pick up our dinner one recent snowy night, but also mailed a wayward pkg stuck at Oquossoc post office back to me in NJ! Good neighbors and hospitality alive and well in Rangeley! Thanks Rob and […]
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We’re looking for nominations for the next Legendary Registered Maine Guide!
Criteria for this prestigious award is as follows: Must meet 20 year anniversary as a Registered Maine Guide. Active guide for 10 years Passes a criminal background check. Law abiding citizen with no arrests for committing a crime related to: Human injury, gun laws or major hunting or fishing violations for 20 years. […]