All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 06/24/2023 0606hrs, Deputy Couture investigated a noise complaint on the River Road in Strong. 0746hrs, Deputy Gary received a 911 call on the AT trail in Mt. Abram Twp. This was a hiker who accidentally dialed. 0933hrs, Deputy Gray investigated a trespassing complaint on Pressure Ridge Road […]
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.
Vermillion Sunrise: How Writing Space Science Fiction Taught Me About the Dark Sky Movement Here on Earth
Author Lydia P. Brownlow will be speaking at the Rangeley Public Library on Thursday, July 20th, at 3:00 PM. Lydia will discuss some of the night scenes from her debut novel, *Vermilion Sunrise*, a sci-fi adventure story that takes place on a planet with no light pollution. The presentation, appropriate for all ages, focuses on […]
“Fun With Sun Science” at RPL August 3rd
“Fun With Sun Science”- 3 pm Thursday Aug 3, 2023 Presenter: Children’s Librarian Brittany Wetherill This science event is in anticipation of Rangeley’s Shadows of the Sun Festival (April 5-8, 2024), and the Total Solar Eclipse (April 8th, 2:15- 4:45 pm, 2024). The event includes group games, science demonstrations, and fun finger art. Come find […]
RFA Indoor concert series 2023
This summer the RFA is bringing their concert series INDOORS, to our 150 seat air conditioned theater. While you’re here, you can see the newest artwork being featured at The Lakeside Contemporary Gallery, located in our lobby. Full concessions including beer/wine available for all events. All shows begin at 7PM. Tickets are available in advance […]
RSU 78 Board of Education May Summary
The RSU 78 Board of Education met on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School. The meeting began with a presentation from high school science teacher and team leader Mrs. Darlene Woodman. Mrs. Woodman presented on how the high school used the additional professional development time during the Ski Tuesday program. Please […]
Rangeley Friends of the Arts Summer 2023
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts announce the schedule of events for summer 2023 at the RFA Lakeside Theater located at 2493 Main St in Rangeley. This year the Annual Fundraiser hosted by Gary and Jackie Patnode and Rangeley Lakes Builders Supply will present “THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE” THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE aims to be the most authentic tribute […]
Finding a Way Forward: An Interview with Toby Alves and Doris Santoro of Grasshopper Hill Farm
Doris, “You should really understand that Toby and I are always up for an adventure. And we were like, ‘Hey, let’s try this for a year. Let’s see what happens.’” Perhaps it was their mutual spirit of adventure that drew Toby Alves and his wife Doris Santoro, both living in Portland, Maine at the time, […]
Vickery’s Awarded Bicknell Award for Birding Conservation Excellence
The 5th Annual Rangeley Birding Festival wrapped up with the John Bicknell Award for Birding Conservation presentation at the Rangeley Inn on June 10. The 2023 John Bicknell Award for Birding Conservation Excellence was presented to Barbara and the late Peter Vickery of Richmond. Together they have done substantial and permanent work to conserve bird habitats in […]
Property Spotlight: Camp Natanis, Chain of Ponds
Ledge Road, Chain of Ponds Township – 4 beds 2 baths 1,700 square feet. Camp ”Natanis” a quintessential log cabin built in 1916 located on Long Pond. Excellent fishing and close to the Canadian border, Eustis and Sugarloaf Ski Area. Approximately 1.50 acres of owned land and 230 feet of shorefront with private dock. The […]
RRG&SA Events for 2023: Archery, Fishing, Strawberries and More
Check our website, www.rangeleyoutdoors.org, for updates. Monthly Membership Meetings: Potluck dinners are held every 3rd Thursday of the month, between May and September, at our Guides clubhouse on Old Ski Way Rd. in Oquossoc, starting at 5:30 and lasting till 7:00. All public are invited. Join us for a great meal, dessert, and an informational […]