Stephanie Dellavalle

The Rangeley Highlander

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Published
July 24, 2020

Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down

THUMBS UP to the wonderful Rangeley fire department. After the big storm, our power was off for 18 hours, like many folks. When the power came back on, within minutes a broken tree branch started smoking . It was touching the power line, had some sparks and an alert neighbor driving by called 911 and […]
Published
July 24, 2020

Limerick for the Times

The good news was that every staff person and at least a dozen customers in the IGA last Sunday morning was wearing a mask. The bad news: Except one. Hence the inspiration for the following limerick: There was a young man in the IGA today Who stood out defiantly with no mask as if putting […]
Published
July 24, 2020

A Foggy Start

I will start by admitting there was more then once that folks who considered themselves normal, questioned my style of thinking. Just because it is early in the morning and I am outside walking around barefooted does not make me a tad warped in my way of doing things. I realize most normal folks would […]
Published
July 24, 2020

Home/Garden Tour Line-Up Announced in Rangeley

The properties for the RFA’s Annual Home Tour and Taste of Rangeley have now been finalized. This year’s tour is focusing on beautiful area gardens and one unique property and highlights the work of local architect: Ellen Albrecht of ENS Associates. The tour will be open August 4, 2020, from 12:30-3:30 PM. The Home Tour […]
Published
July 24, 2020

Over 70 Rangeley Businesses Take COVID19 Safety Pledge

Rangeley, Maine – Every summer, Rangeley’s population swells when seasonal residents and visitors from across the country flock to this unique mountain community. Recognizing the potential for COVID19 transmission, over seventy Rangeley businesses have taken a pledge to protect the health of their community, employees, and customers by following safety guidelines and responding to community input. The […]
Published
July 10, 2020

Popular Rangeley area hiking trail options

Widely known for its hiking, the Rangeley area has many trails throughout the region for hikers of all abilities. The following hiking trails listed here are some of the most scenic and most popular. Angel Falls A easy to moderate (brook crossings) 1.5 mile round trip hike with an elevation gain of 200 feet and […]
Published
July 10, 2020

Popular Rangeley area hiking trail options

Widely known for its hiking, the Rangeley area has many trails throughout the region for hikers of all abilities. The following hiking trails listed here are some of the most scenic and most popular. Angel Falls A easy to moderate (brook crossings) 1.5 mile round trip hike with an elevation gain of 200 feet and […]
Published
July 10, 2020

Scrappy Chef: The Mighty Lobster

Let’s pause today to consider, if not praise, the mighty Lobster. It was once known as “The Cockroach of the Sea”, I know Heh! (Oh, I just tripped over my Canadian background), just the word “cockroach” makes me cringe. The lobster, then at a later time was re-named “The Armoured Knight of the Ocean” and […]
Published
July 10, 2020

Social Distancing is Easy, Fun and Natural in Rangeley!

The Rangeley Lakes region is the ideal destination to enjoy the myriad outdoor activities and effortlessly maintain social distancing. Visitors have been coming to the Rangeley region for well over 100 years to “get away from it all” and revel in the vast wilderness of our lakes and mountains. The list of activities is endless, […]
Published
July 10, 2020

Maine Memories

I have a bad habit and I was told I could break it if I really tried. I am not sure if I want to even try and that is the problem. Ever since I started school in 1950, I had to walk over a mile to school. This and the fact there were a […]

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