On Wednesday, November 20th, high school student athletes were recognized at the Fall sports banquet. The Rangeley PTA and Booster club served dinner to athletes and their families. Golf and soccer athletes were presented with team player awards. Some athletes were especially recognized for their participation. Sean Danforth presented Trevor Dolbier with the Coach’s Award […]
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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Farmington Rotary’s Festival of Trees returns to Farmington December 7
Farmington Rotary launches the holiday season on Chester Greenwood Day with its annual Festival of Trees which will be held at the Farmington Community Center on Middle Street in Farmington on Saturday, December 7. Doors will open at 9 am for viewing of 23 full size trees, 5 tabletop trees and 10 wreaths. This year […]
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Christmas in Madrid
MADRID The Madrid Historical Society (MHS) has been hosting Christmas celebrations in the community for many years. The Children’s Christmas Party has been an annual event longer than anyone can remember, originally sponsored by the town. When the town deorganized in 2000 and the historical society was formed, MHS happily continued the tradition. And […]
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Singers wanted for Good Shepherd Church on Christmas Eve
The Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley has a choir that prepares an anthem to sing most Sunday mornings. They will be singing at both services on Christmas Eve (4:00 pm and 11:30 pm) and would welcome additional singers from the Rangeley community to join their ranks for favorite and beautiful Christmas pieces. The […]
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Four ways to save money on ski trips
Skiing provides a great chance to enjoy the great outdoors at a time of year when such opportunities are often few and far between. As a result, ski trips can help combat cases of cabin fever that can settle in during winter months. Avid skiers and even novices often cannot wait for the season’s first […]
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Chef Scrappy: Souperishing! in three parts
Scrappy Chef, the regular column contributed by Joanne Blais, has become quite popular in The Rangeley Highlander and so we have decided to share parts 1, 2 and 3 of her “Souperishing” piece from the past for newer readers. ______________________________________________________________ Souperishing! (from 1920’s Great Irish Famine)…1890 to now… It is so cold outside and with […]
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Rangeley Winter Calendar of Events
NOVEMBER Nov. 29, 30, Friday and Saturday: Downton Abbey RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Showing at 5 and 8 p.m.; $5. The continuing story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th century. Starring Matthew Goode, Tuppence Middleton and Maggie Smith. Drama/Romance – PG, […]
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Homebound Book Delivery Service for Rangeley Area Residents
The Rangeley Public Library is starting a new program of book delivery for area residents who may have difficulty getting to the library. Whether this is a temporary issue due to health, or trouble getting out because of icy weather, or a more long-term situation, the library would like to help. Up to twice a […]
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COMMUNITY CHORUS PRESENTS HOLIDAY CONCERT IN RANGELEY
Rangeley Community Chorus will present their annual Holiday Concert on Friday, December 13 at 7:00 PM at Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. in Rangeley. Enjoy classic Christmas music and original holiday works from the full chorus as well as soloists, small group selections, poetry and readings. The Holiday Concert is co-directed by […]
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Being thankful is not the same as being grateful…
The poets and philosophers have long praised gratitude as one of the most desirable attribute. Many folktales about gratitude send a message that if you treat others well, your kindness will be returned to you. Hear me out, being grateful is not the same as being thankful. Being grateful comes from a deeper place that […]