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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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  • Published
    March 15, 2024

    Franklin Savings Bank awards grant to the Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund 

    Franklin Savings Bank (FSB) has generously awarded a $50,000.00 grant to the Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund (BBMF) in support of the Rangeley Child Care Center project.  FSB recognizes the critical importance of additional, consistent and affordable child care.   This project, upon completion,  will not only assist families with their child care needs,  but also businesses […]

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    March 15, 2024

    La Frontière Premières on Maine Public Television

    Acworth, New Hampshire (March 7, 2024) – Filmmakers Katy Haas and Megan Ruffe are excited to announce their award-winning short documentary film, La Frontière, will be featured on Maine Public Television as part of their esteemed Maine Public Film Series. Viewers can watch the premiere on Thursday, March 21, at 9:00 p.m., with a re-broadcast […]

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    March 15, 2024

    Home Lighting Inventories Offered to Further Rangeley’s Dark Sky Certification

    Rangeley, ME – The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Town of Rangeley and its residents, is pursuing a certification as a Dark Sky Community. Being a Dark Sky Community means the community values the night sky and seeks to protect it to benefit the community and the natural world. On April 2, RLHT […]

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    March 15, 2024

    FMH Medical Staff to award scholarships for students pursuing health care career

    The Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff has a scholarship fund for local high school seniors who are pursuing a health care career. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student from each of the following schools: Mt. Abram High School, Mt. Blue High School, Rangeley Lakes Regional School, and Spruce Mountain High School. If […]

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    March 15, 2024

    Snapshots in Time: Electricity

    The following short article appeared on Page 1 of the June 5, 1908, edition of the Maine Woodsman newspaper. It heralds the dawning of a new age for Rangeley and her momumental leap into the modern age and was set to occur on July 1, in 1908. Everyone reading this has enjoyed the convenience of […]

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    March 15, 2024

    Rangeley Selectmen Meeting Addresses Healthcare Concerns and Community Issues

    The Town of Rangeley Board of Selectmen convened on March 4th, 2024, to deliberate and address various matters concerning the community. Dr. Richard King, MD, a trauma surgery specialist and a Maine Trauma Advisory Committee committee member, set the tone for the meeting by shedding light on the evolving landscape of rural trauma response. Hospitals […]

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    March 15, 2024

    Snapshots in Time: Monsters and Moose

    The following short articles appeared in the March 25, 1915, edition of the MAINE WOODS newspaper. Enjoy these local snippets from 109 years ago!  (Contemporary commentary shared in Italics).  Monster Trees Found on Dill’s Island  Messrs. Bert Kempton and Walter Hodges found what they considered a very phenomenal growth of wood while surveying some land […]

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    March 15, 2024

    Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report March 2 – 8, 2024

    All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty.   03/02/2024 0029hrs, Sgt. Sholan took a complaint of an alleged theft from a residence on the Weld Road in Washington Twp. 1012hrs, Deputy Morgan investigated what turned out to be a civil issue at a residence on the Edwards Road in Industry. 1144hrs, Deputy DiSilvestro received a […]

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    March 15, 2024

    Property Spotlight: Charming, Renovated & Well Situated

    39 Stratton Road Rangeley, ME 049704 beds 2 baths 1,913 SF MLS #1582442          $485,000 Charming, shingled cottage-style gambrel home renovated to its 1920′ charm w/ wood floors, custom moldings, new oversized windows, granite countertops. 4BRs, 1.5 BA, den, laundry area, and full basement. Lovely kitchen that opens into glassed-in sun porch. […]

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    March 15, 2024

    Myths vs. Facts Regarding FEMA Disaster Assistance

    In the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about federal disaster assistance can often prevent survivors from applying for help. A good guideline: apply, even if you’re unsure you’ll be eligible. Myth: FEMA is running out of money. Fact: FEMA has adequate funding to support all our current operations. As long as you apply by the deadline of […]