Stephanie Dellavalle

The Rangeley Highlander

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Published
January 5, 2024

Most favor decision to put High Peaks national wildlife refuge on hold

COUNTY — A decision announced Tuesday, Dec. 26, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS] to pause its plan to designate part of the High Peaks region in western Maine as a national wildlife refuge has been met with favor by some. The federal government had been considering making between 5,000 and 15,000 acres in the High Peaks […]
Published
January 5, 2024

Typical

Now I was sitting here just wondering what to do today. This is quite a decision some days. If I should decide to go outside and do stuff, then I need to decide just how many layers of clothes to put on. In my younger days, a t shirt and a light shirt would have […]
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January 5, 2024

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report December 23 – 29, 2023

All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 12/23/2023 0115hrs, Deputy Couture received a business alarm at Flagstaff General Store in Eustis. This was a false alarm. 0353hrs, Sgt. Close received a complaint of suspicious activity in a gravel pit off Foster Hill road in Freeman twp. The people were gone upon arrival. 0918hrs, Deputy […]
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January 5, 2024

Congratulations to JACOB BESSEY, Our Thank you to Our Advertisers Contest Winner!

Congratulations to Boston Red Sox Fan- JACOB BESSEY of AUBURN, ME for winning the THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS 11/24/23 Word Search Contest. Winning prize is 4 days passes to SADDLEBACK! Enjoy! Here are the answers to the 11/24/23 puzzle.
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January 5, 2024

Rainbow School Holiday Highlight

As a “Giving Tree” annual tradition, Rainbow School decorates a Christmas tree at the Franklin Savings Bank. This year’s ornaments were snow globes with each child’s photo.
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January 5, 2024

Phillips area hit hard during recent storm, but bright spots can be seen

PHILLIPS — Following a week of devastation in the Phillips area and surrounding towns, a few bright spots can be found. We were blessed with sunshine, warm temperatures, no wind, and power restored in nearly all the areas. The wreaths on the Welcome to Phillips sign withstood the heavy winds. The Sandy River and Rangeley […]
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January 5, 2024

Snapshots in Time: Rangeley Recollections

What follows appeared in the January 14,1897, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. The paper regularly printed a feature called “Rangeley Recollections” which shared what the region was like some 50 years prior to 1897.Enjoy what follows and be sure to make some great Rangeley history of your own! (Contemporary commentary shared in Italics). RANGELEY […]
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January 5, 2024

Fire damages bedroom in Rangeley

RANGELEY — A second-story bedroom was damaged by fire Sunday, December 31, Rangeley Fire Rescue Chief Michael Bacon said Tuesday. Occupants and pets got out of the house at 5 Cupsuptic Ave. in Oquossoc Village with no injuries. “It was basically a room and contents fire,” Bacon said. “We were able to knock it down […]
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January 5, 2024

Happy New Year?

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Published
January 5, 2024

Property Spotlight: 4 Season Cedar Log Home

DAVENPORT FARM SUBDIVISION- A wonderful location for all 4 seasons. Easy access to ITS snowmobile and ATV trails, a short drive to Saddleback Ski Area and within walking distance to the village of Rangeley. Brand new and never lived in Moosehead cedar log home. Quality finishes throughout with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Fully […]

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