Dear Editor: As a long time fan of the Board of Selectmen show, I am hopeful that this Town Meeting will be less contentious than some of the past meetings. Now that the local rental tax has been set aside pending something from the state that resembles direction. I hope you were aware that the […]
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.
‘Tis the Season
Back in the 50’s living on the farm, you had to learn to improvise according to the season. Well, it was indeed springtime and you worked according to the temperatures. Dad had some wood that needed to be hauled to the mill. His truck would only carry about six cord of wood. Our road was […]
Property Spotlight: The Field House
The Field House – privately sited in peaceful pastoral setting overlooking rolling fields and Rangeley Lake. Welcoming, architecturally designed 5BR, 3BA home offers quality throughout. Sun filled open floor plan with massive stone fireplace, soaring cathedral ceilings, rustic log accents, custom kitchen, tiled mudroom entry, radiant heat. Bright living spaces with room for all on […]
A Love of the Rangeley Community: An Interview with Sharon and Trav Fournier of Mountain Star Estate
I had the pleasure of meeting with Sharon and Trav Fournier, of the recently purchased Mountain Star Estate, well before the rush of what is expected to be another busy wedding season in Rangeley. At the time of our interview Sharon was happily in the midst of attending wedding expos, acquiring the appropriate licenses, a […]
Solar Array Moratorium and Zoning Ordinance Included In Rangeley Town Warrant
A public hearing for a proposed moratorium on commercial solar arrays was held on April 3rd at 5:30pm. The Rangeley Ordinance Committee has been working on an Alternative Energy Ordinance to manage the size and location of solar arrays. It will take several more months for the Committee to complete its draft ordinance. The power […]
OPEN AUDITIONS FOR “The Odd Couple” IN RANGELEY
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will hold Open Auditions for the RFA Summer Live Theater Event “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon on Sunday, April 30th, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main Street in Rangeley. Performances will take place August 10-12. This classic comedy opens as a group […]
Community Garden – Continue or Not?
Are there any gardeners who would like to continue planting, watering and growing vegetables and flowers across from the Town and Lake Motel? The hard work has been done removing stones and enriching the soil for the last 3 years. The green beans, wax beans, tomatoes, cukes, squash and peppers did very well and were […]
Dance Academy Performance Features Senior Liz Robare
The Lakeside Dance Academy will present their Annual Spring Dance Concert at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, April 28 & 29, 2023, at the RFA Lakeside Theater on Main St. in Rangeley. It will be an evening showcasing the work of over 45 dancers of all ages and is sponsored by the Rangeley Friends […]