Fish typically does not require a lengthy cooking time, which makes it both tricky and ideal to serve when hosting friends and family at home. The short cooking time of fish makes it great for hosts who want to spend more time with their guests and less time cooking. However, that same short cooking time […]
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.
Ending Twenty Twenty-Two
Finally, here it is the end of another year. I wish I could say it was the best, but it was not. On the other hand, it was not the worst either. I can sit here and honestly say I have made a difference in some folks lives this year. I won’t sit here and […]
Maine DEP approves expansion of Sugarloaf’s West Mountain
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has approved Boyne Resorts’ expansion plan for Sugarloaf’s West Mountain. The multi-year, $104 million project is part of the resort’s Sugarloaf 2030 master plan that includes new trails for all abilities, adding and upgrading lifts, skier services infrastructure, roads, bridges, parking lots, condominiums, duplex-style townhomes and […]
BBB Scam Alert: Watch out for fake coupons on social media
Everyone loves a good deal, and scammers know it. Counterfeit coupons are a popular way for scammers to steal your identity and money. Motives and methods vary, but phony coupons often mean serious losses for retailers, consumers, or both. How the scam works You come across a website, either through a web search or an […]
Piscatorial preferences
I’ve never been a fussy eater. In fact, I was the kid in grade school who’d beg other hot lunch kids to hand over their little bowls of spinach and “dessert” prunes if they weren’t gonna eat ‘em. I even thought chicken livers were a delicacy. But I felt like the only adult human on […]
Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theater Upcoming Movies
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Jan. 6-8th & Jan. 13-15th Showtimes: * Showtimes are modified due to length of film Friday & Saturday Jan. 6-7 : 4 & 8 PM Sunday, Jan. 8th : 2 & 6PM Friday & Saturday Jan. 13-14 : 4 & 8 PM Sunday, Jan. 15th : 2 & 6PM The people of […]
Happy 20th Anniversary!!!
Happy Anniversary to Kelly and Brad Stokes of Oquossoc Grocery! Said Kelly “Another year and another “best year yet!” Thank you to our customers who show continued local support every day – thank you to our local rental, real estate, hotels, and promotional companies that continue to help promote our beautiful area, thank you to […]
Snapshots in Time
The article below appeared in the December 12, 1895, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES and clearly demonstrates that when it comes to dealing with illnesses or injuries…there is NO SUCH THING AS THE GOOD OLD DAYS! Just another one of the amazing things that happened in the big woods that never cease to astound. (Contemporary commentary found in […]
Tempus Fugit
Time may have been on the side of The Rolling Stones once upon a time, until they realized that “time waits for no one,” and now they are more wrinkled than 12-year-old Shar Peis. Time is a human construct in our ongoing death match with mortality. Art, science and religion can all agree on this […]
Proposed Zoning Changes Will Be Summarized
On December 15th the Rangeley Selectmen, Planning Board and Town Attorney completed their comprehensive review of proposed zoning changes. They have been meeting regularly over the last two months to analyze and improve proposed changes to Rangeley’s Zoning Ordinance i.e., Chapter 38. Accessory dwelling units, mobile home parks and the Land Use Tables were some […]