The Church of the Good Shepherd, an Episcopal faith community located at 2614 Main Street in Rangeley, will celebrate Holy Week beginning on Palm Sunday, April 2, and culminating on Easter Day, April 9. In this sacred week, the church especially remembers and reflects on God’s great gifts of forgiveness, grace, and redemption through 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.
The Search for Rangeley Veterans: An Interview with Greg Whalen
It has been almost a year since the official establishment of the Veterans Memorial Committee. Recently, I interviewed the Chair of that committee, Greg Whalen, and found out how the committee came to be found, what updates he could provide me with, and what plans might lay in store for the future. It turns out […]
Gardening Techniques Presentation at Phillips Public Library
The Phillips Public Library Seed Loan Program presents on Wednesday, April 12th a presentation by Ellen Foster who will speak about “Gardening Techniques for Plots, Raised Beds, and Greenhouses”. Ellen draws on her years of experience in commercial gardening in Avon Maine to lead a discussion on the challenges of home gardening in traditional plots, […]
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Widely known for its hiking, the Rangeley area has many trails throughout the region for hikers of all abilities. The following hiking trails listed here are some of the most scenic and most popular. Angel Falls An easy to moderate (brook crossings) 1.5 mile round trip hike with an elevation gain of 200 feet and […]
Save the Date for these Spring into Summer Special Events!
All events subject to change. Best bet is to contact venue for the most up to date information. April 7th & 8th- Friday & Saturday SADDLEBACK Spring Bash FMI: VISIT www.saddlebackmaine.com April 15 – Saturday The 2023 Smalls to the Wall Race FMI: EMAIL [email protected] or VISIT smallstothewall.com April 16 – April 23 – Sunday […]
Saddleback: This is Living!
As the largest independent ski area in the east, Saddlebackers are committed to the future of outdoor recreation for all. Their foresight and integrity are the foundations used to create a personal, not corporate, mountain experience for generations to come. That is why their guests’ experience is second to none. You’ll never find a place […]
RSU 78 March Board Update
The RSU78 Board of Education met on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School. Chairwoman Mary Richards opened the meeting by addressing a question from the community as to why the Board does not support athletics. Mrs. Richards clarified that nothing could be further from the truth and the board fully supports […]
Snapshots in Time: March 18, 1897
The Rangeley region is rich in history. It is a proud history that is full of many long standing “Rangeley” family names. Many still remain here in this special community of “Lakers”. Families that helped settle the region and some go back 200 years and we’ll before Squire Rangeley himself came here. Names like Hoar, […]
Broadcasting from Atop Saddleback- WRGY, Rangeley’s Unique Community Resource Continues to Grow
Did you know that since 2011 Rangeley has its own community radio station, WRGY 90.5 on the FM dial? WRGY is one of only five community radio stations in the entire state of Maine. As such, WRGY is a unique community resource in Rangeley. That radio tower you see at the top of Saddleback is […]