All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 04/29/2023 0655hrs, Deputy DiSilvestro received a 911 call at a residence on D drive in Eustis. This was an accidental dial. 1602hrs, Sgt. Close and Deputy DiSilvestro responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at the boat landing in New Sharon. A female was located there […]
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.
Rangeley Selectmen Discuss Town Banking
The Rangeley Board of Selectmen started the new month with a May 1st meeting. Chairperson Cyndy Egan offered condolences on behalf of the Town to the Philbrick family in response to the recent passing of Steve Philbrick. Becky Bowering, Business Solutions Officer of Franklin Savings Bank (FSB), gave a presentation on interest rates available to […]
Rachel Cutler Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA (05/03/2023)– Rachel Cutler of Rangeley, Maine, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Cutler was initiated at University of Southern Maine. Cutler is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa […]
Letter to the Citizens of Regional School Unit #78
March 20, 2023 To: The Citizens of Regional School Unit #78 The administration and the Board of Directors of RSU #78 extend a sincere thank you for your continued support. The budget being brought before you was put together with careful forethought and is comprised of all the components that make up a school budget […]
WRGY Kicks-Off its Participation at Rangeley’s Community Events
Rangeley’s community radio station, WRGY 90.5 FM and streaming at WRGY.Org, kicked off its participation at this season’s festivals with a table and broadcast equipment at the King of the Mountain snowmobile races at Saddleback on April 22. Volunteers for the station manned a booth at Saddleback’s lodge during the event, introducing visitors to the […]
Hospital Offering 3-day Health Careers Exploration Camp
FARMINGTON, MAINE- Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) will once again host Summer Scrub Club, a health careers exploration camp, from June 21-23 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The camp is designed to introduce participants to a wide variety of careers available in health care and is open to all students who will be entering grades 8-12. A […]
Roadside Trash Pick Up Scheduled – New Planning Board Chair Elected
The Rangeley Board of Selectmen met on April 11, 2023, to review the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. They determined that all previously agreed upon adjustments had been accurately incorporated into the latest document. This warrant included updated Department budget figures that were adjusted upward due to employee wage increases. The Board’s review did not reveal […]
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report April 15- 21
All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 04/15/2023 0914hrs, Deputy Couture received a 911 call at a residence on Cummings Hill Road in Temple. This was an accidental dial. 0959hrs, Deputy Frost arrested Louanne Littlefield (66) of Freeman Twp at her residence on a Warrant and transported her to jail. 1020hrs, Deputy Couture investigated […]
Open Auditions for “DIVA, A Love Story”
Rangeley’s favorite musical event returns to the stage in July! The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will produce a live musical “DIVA, A Love Story” in July. Auditions will be held at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St in Rangeley on Sunday May 7, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. If you can’t make that […]
Browntail Moth Hairs Pose Risk for Spring Outdoor Activities
AUGUSTA – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), the Maine Forest Service (MFS), and 211 Maine remind Maine residents and visitors to watch out for browntail moth caterpillars and take steps to limit health risks caused by the caterpillars. Browntail moth caterpillars shed tiny toxic hairs that can cause a skin rash like poison […]