RANGELEY LAKE If you have ever wanted to find a great vacation spot in the heart of Rangeley, yet tucked away with privacy, this is it! Great snowmobile access from the front door…and ATV too!! Located on a point, facing southwest with loads of sunshine and beautiful lake frontage, enjoy this 2 bedroom, 2 bath […]
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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Maine High School Student Guitar Competition Seeking Contestants Sponsored by Maine Country Music Hall of Fame (Grand Prize: Martin Guitar)
MECHANIC FALLS, ME – January 8, 2024 — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual Student Guitar Competition. This contest is open to Maine high school students, grades 9-12. Contestants are required to submit a video of their performance by March 1, 2024, to be judged by […]
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Rangeley Lakes Regional School is Going for the GOLD! Winter Kids Winter Games 2024
Rangeley, ME— The 2024 Winter Kids Winter Games kicked off on January 8th and Rangeley Lakes Regional School is going for the Gold. Winter Kids mission is to help children develop healthy, lifelong habits through education and fun with outdoor winter activities. Each year the Winter Games has a theme and this year it is […]
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RSU 78 Board of Education January Summary
The RSU 78 Board of Education met at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:30PM. Ms. Heidi Deery presented on eDynamic Learning, which is a research-based, online learning platform for curricula on many subjects. The guidance office is using the section on career development. The platform is providing exposure to […]
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Franklin County Democrats to caucus Feb. 4
Democrats from all over Franklin County will meet in their biennial municipal caucuses on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. They will elect state convention delegates, organize their local Democratic parties, and sign candidate petitions for the June primary election. State convention delegates will meet May 31 and June 1 to elect delegates to the Democratic National […]
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Rangeley Selectmen Navigate Crucial Decisions in Recent Meeting
After the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee Presentation, the Town of Rangeley’s Board of Selectmen delved into a workshop on banking and investment request for proposal’s (RFPS), a session marked by key decisions and future considerations. The meeting saw the presence of representatives from Franklin Savings Bank and Skowhegan, setting the stage for a robust discussion. […]
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Snap Shots in Time: High Crime and Misdemeanors
What follows appeared in the January 11, 1911, edition of the Maine Woods newspaper. The paper regularly printed a feature called “Fly Rod’s Notebook” penned by none other than the famous Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby. Her column most often covered the goings on in the local and national sporting scene, but occasionally covered general local […]
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report January 6 – 12 ,2024
All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 01/06/2024 0957hrs, Deputy Elmes participated in a community policing event at the Rangeley Region rehab center. 1450hrs, Deputy Gray assisted Ellsworth Police to locate a person on the Cross Road in Avon. He was unable to locate the person they wanted. 1501hrs, Deputy Elmes responded to a […]
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BBB Tip: Decluttering? Tips for selling your used items online
The start of a new year is a great time to clean out your home and organize your living spaces. But what should you do with the gently used clothing, furniture, exercise equipment, home items, or electronics that you aren’t using anymore? Fortunately, online marketplaces, such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and Poshmark, make it easy […]