Rangeley, ME – Our community cares deeply about conserving our land and water. The threat of an invasive species is real for the lakes, rivers, and our regional economy. Last summer, Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust received numerous calls about suspicious plants in our lakes. “It’s scary to believe you’ve found an invasive aquatic or terrestrial […]
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.
Music and Dance at the RFA’s Annual Summer DIVA Show
RFA Summer DIVA Show July 6,7,8 and 9, 2023 7:00 PM RFA Lakeside Theater The Rangeley Friends of the Arts proudly presents the Annual RFA Summer DIVA Show! Rangeley’s own Divas will fill your evening with music and dance as local, talented ladies and gentlemen present some of the best music ever heard. This is an evening […]
Election Results
The full results of the June 13th election may be found at https://townofrangeley.com/DocumentCenter/View/1992/2023-Annual-Town-Meeting-Results The results for the two selectmen positions were as follows: ATKINSON, ANTHONY 48 CAISSE, WENDYLL 214 EGAN, CYNTHIA 150 JANNACE, JAMES 207 LOWELL, SHELLY 180 MASON, ALISON 19 Two Park Commission members for terms of three years: FERRARA, JAMES 338 WRITE-INS TBD […]
RPL 2023 Summer Programs & Events Featuring Books and Adventure
July 5-Aug 17 “All Together Now” Summer Reading Program 10am (C) Rangeley Public Library’s summer reading program, ALL TOGETHER NOW, will take place July 5-August 17, 2023. Wednesday programs are designed for children 6-9. Thursday and Friday programs are designed for children ages 3-5, with the same program both days (preschoolers can choose either day). […]
An Interview with heavy metal drumming, slope loving, golf swinging, George Buck
“I’m the type of person, I can’t sit still”, said George Buck. George is always on the move. At the time of our interview, he and his wife Gail had just come back from Florida where they spent their winter. His golf team had made it to the state championship. Now he was back in […]
July Qi Gong Offering
Heidi Sorensen will be leading Qi Gong on the lawn, by the lake, behind the Church of the Good Shepherd for the month of July. We will be meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00am. There is no fee. Please join us. The start date will be Thursday July 6th. Qi gong is an ancient form […]
Wilhelm Reich Natural Science Summer Saturdays
ALL NEW Natural Science Program Saturdays in July & August 10:00-11:30AM Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge Pond Road, Rangeley Join us for a summer of inspiring speakers and FREE coffee and donuts! Summer 2023 Schedule July 8 – Poisons in our daily life: what’s in our air, water, and food? with Dr Larissa Williams, Bates College […]
Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Presents 8th Annual JULY 3rd in the Park
Get ready to experience an unforgettable day of fun and excitement in Rangeley! On July 3rd, the town will be buzzing with energy as we kick off our epic July 4th celebration at 10:00 AM. From live music and captivating art to mouth-watering food and endless entertainment, our local nonprofit organizations have gone above and […]
In Honor and Memory
Rangeley Highlander 2023 Summer Guide dedicated in honor and memory of Stephen C. Philbrick and David B. Tibbetts. Two extremely well-loved, kind and generous souls whose adventurous spirit and love of the outdoors was inspiring and will surely never be forgotten. Summer on the lake won’t be the same without you. We will miss you […]
Maine Forestry Museum Continues to Exceed Expectations
The Maine Forestry Museum is recognized as one of the state’s most important museums highlighting the rich cultural heritage of forestry and conservation in Maine. Our popular museum features three floors of exhibit space and an expansive outdoor campus sharing unique artifacts that bring to life the unique characters and the rough and tumble lifestyle of a bygone era. You and […]