We tell stories. That’s what humans do. It helps us process the events of the world around us. If you don’t tell your own story someone else will. I have told my fair share of doozies over the decades. None were told without hype. I cook my meals with seasoning and I tell my stories […]
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.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report February 18-24th
All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 02/18/2023 0025hrs, Deputy Elmes responded to a 911 call at a residence on Beech Hill Road in Madrid Twp. This was an accidental dial by an intoxicated person. 0940hrs, Deputy Couture investigated a harassment complaint at a residence on the Intervale Road in New Sharon. 1107hrs, Deputy […]
Snapshots in Time: March 1896
Below the reader will please find two articles found in the March 12,1896 edition of the RANGELEY LAKES. Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby had approached the president of the Maine Central Railroad (M.C.R.R.) to propose that she lead a delegation of Rangeley Guides to promote Maine sporting travel at the coming New York Sporting Exposition to […]
Being Warm
Ok, so my thinking is just not what some of you fine folks would call normal. Well, I know I can’t blame it on the horse that almost kicked me in the head. That would make a most fine reason. But he missed. He knew I did not like him and it appeared as though […]
HealthReach Announces New Board Members for 2023
WATERVILLE – Connie Coggins, President and CEO of HealthReach Community Health Centers, is pleased to announce three new members have joined the organization’s Governing Board of Directors. Michelle Kelley of Albion works as a Postal Clerk for the United States Postal Service in Albion. She also brings a background in childcare and customer service. James Higgins […]
New Ventures Maine Announces Tuition-Free Classes in Career, Business, and Financial Education for March
Maine, Statewide—New Ventures Maine (NVME) will offer tuition-free online and in-person workshops and classes in March in three program areas: career, business and financial education. Workshops and classes are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. The full class schedule is updated […]
Property Spotlight: Unique Commercial and Lakefront Opportunity
LAKESIDE MARINA and CONVENIENCE – Located on Main Street AND Rangeley Lake. Very unique opportunity to own a Marina on this body of water. 25+/- Slips offer great cash flow as well as vibrant rental boat business and deep water launch. Convenience store is well established with consistent numbers and many new building updates within […]
An Update on the Acquisition of the Kennebago Headwaters
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is entering the final phase of our effort to acquire land within the project area and is under contract to buy the 5,000-acre Tract 1 parcel with a closing date of June 30, 2023. We anticipate closing on the easement we will hold on the Logans and North Shore tracts on […]
RFA Lakeside Theater 80 For Brady Weekends in March
Showtimes: March 3-5, 10-12 and 17thFriday & Saturday March 3&4 : 5 & 8 PM Sunday March 5: 2 & 5PM Friday & Saturday March 10 & 11 : 5 & 8 PM Sunday March 12: 2 & 5PM Friday March 17 : 5 & 8 PM A group of friends made it their life-long […]
Luck o’ the Irish- BINGO!
Organizer Mary Hembrow is pleased to announce the next BINGO date is on St. Patrick’s Day from 1 to 3pm on the lower level of the Rangeley Town House on 14 School Street. It’s free to join, fun to play, candy and prizes, and everyone is welcome!