Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Parish held a Blessing of the Pets service on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Luke’s Church in Rangeley. Many Christian communities celebrate The Blessing of the Pets in honor of St. Francis of Assisi whose feast day is October 4th. St. Francis is well known […]
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.
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Photo show winners announced
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts (RFA) is pleased to announce the winners in the Western Mountain Photography Show, held September 14 – October 6 at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery in Rangeley. The theme of the exhibit was “THE ARTISTS TRAIL.” The winners of the Juried Exhibit, each receiving a cash award and ribbon, […]
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Rainbow school class of 2019/20
For some of these cuties this may be their first class photo. Welcome to Rainbow School!
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Thumbs up/thumbs down
THUMBS UP to Kenny Haley of M & H for a long, happy and healthy retirement! THUMBS UP. I want to thank Pat Langile and all the volunteers that help with the respite program. It has been a great help for me and Jo. Thank you. THUMBS UP to the best eatery in Rangeley. Moosely […]
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Once Upon a Story Book Walk
The First Graders at Rangeley Lakes Regional School, along with their teacher Ms. Brown, went for a hike on the Tim Baker Trail in Oquossoc recently (site of the Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsman Association). A little history on the trail…it began with Elaine Holcomb having a dream that culminated in the creation of this trail. She […]
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Kick off the holidays with UMF annual Arts & Crafts Show, Nov. 2
FARMINGTON, ME (October 16, 2019)— Looking for that special gift for the holidays? Visit the University of Maine at Farmington’s annual Arts & Crafts Show 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in the UMF Olsen Student Center on South Street in Farmington. More than 75 crafters, artists, cottage industries and entrepreneurs will display […]
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RLRS Students Lend a Hand
Four RLRS High School seniors (and one Eben Laliberte) gave up a recent Sunday to donate their time in order to help local community members with a variety of tasks. Lauren Eastlack, Matt Stout, Brian Williamson, and Ian Lillis raked leaves, planted bushes, moved furniture, cleaned windows, and cut grass as volunteers. Between a full […]
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Jewel Pond
I have written a lot of articles about this pond, but this will be my last. I can best describe it as an incredible natural trout pond nestled in the western mountains. There has never been a stocked trout put in it. The trout are fire engine red and the best tasting trout I […]
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Fall adult education begins with garlic
The new season of Rangeley Adult Education has crossed through the start line beginning with David Fuller’s “Grow Great Garlic!” class held at the Red Onion last Thursday, Oct.19th. The first of the smorgasbord of offerings set a good stage for the season. Stephanie Chu-O’Neil, the new Rangeley Adult Ed coordinator, had a smile on […]
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A great way to start the season, the 5th annual Rangeley Regatta
The Rangeley Lakes Historical Society 5th Annual Rangeley Regatta has become a really great way to start the school year for many of the children in the local community. Middle school children in grades six through eight, from Rangeley, Stratton, Kingfield, Phillips, Farmington and Strong came together to compete in a variety events. There was […]