Woodworker Chris Williams and local artist Sonja Johnson are collaborating to create “Upcycled” – an installation of unique furniture at SoJo’s Gallery and Studio at 2487 Main Street in Rangeley. The exhibit will open on Friday, November 18th. Upcycled is an installation of unique pieces of furniture, upcycled from old, classic and found objects and […]
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.
Veterans Day Committee Application Approved
A public hearing for a new liquor license was held prior to the selectmen’s November 7 meeting. Karen Shaunesey applied for a new liquor license for the Village Public House located at 55 Carry Road in Oquossoc. There were no concerns from the public or the selectmen and the license was approved under the Consent […]
Even with No Power, Rangeley Dream Island Cabin Built Using what the Land Provides
It looks like its always been there: a two-story log cabin standing on five acres, looking out onto 217 feet of waterfront spread before it and made from the very white spruce trees that surround it, almost blending into its surroundings if not for the bright color of its varnish glowing in the thick forest. […]
Afternoon owl
Am I a morning person or an evening person? Neither. I’m an afternoon person. My ideal day doesn’t include any complex interactions before 11 AM and ends with the nightly 11 o’clock news. I really get crankin’ mid-day around 1 PM. And, although it takes me a couple hours to fully crank back down at […]
The Giving Tree of Rangeley 2022 Season
It is with great joy that The Giving Tree of Rangeley will hold the 35th lighting, to signal the beginning of the Christmas Season, on Saturday November 26, 2022, at 4:00 PM at the entrance of Town Park! The Giving Tree of Rangeley is an all-volunteer, all donation organization that has been helping the community […]
RSU 78 October Update
The RSU78 Board of Education met in person on Tuesday, October 12, 2022 at 6:00PM. Two presentations were made to the board: the first by Kathaleen Willis, Title I Coordinator, on various special events in the building, and the second by the Middle School Team teachers on the recent trip to Tanglewood, U Maine’s 4-H […]
Rangeley Community Chorus Welcoming New Members
The Rangeley Community Chorus (RCC) is beginning rehearsals for the annual Holiday Performance and will be welcoming new members. All that is required is a general love for singing and ability to attend most of the rehearsals, which will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM. The first rehearsal is on Sunday […]
Rangeley Business Community donates to the Rangeley Ecumenical Food Pantry
I was privileged to present the $1,000 check to the Rangeley Ecumenical Food Pantry from the Rangeley Business Community. A grateful President Barry Libby said it was much needed. They will probably use the monies partly to fund their Oil Fuel Fund this winter in light of ever-increasing oil costs so our Rangeley Region residents in need […]
27th Annual Rangeley Congregational Church Holly Fair
The Barn of the Rangeley Congregational Church, on the corner of High Street & Pleasant Street in Rangeley will be full to the brim with arts and crafts for holiday gift giving as the church holds its 27th Annual Holly Fair on Saturday, November 19 from 10 am until 2 pm. Back by popular demand […]
Saddleback GM Jim Quimby Inducted into The Maine Ski Hall of Fame
On Saturday, November 5, 2022, Jimmy Quimby, General Manager of Saddleback, was inducted into the Maine Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame at a ceremony at the Sugarloaf base lodge. The Maine Ski & Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame was established to recognize and celebrate individuals who bring dedication and distinction to Maine’s skiing & […]