Stephanie Dellavalle

The Rangeley Highlander

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December 8, 2023

Town Updates and Public Hearing Highlights at Nov. 20th Selectmen’s Meeting

The Selectmen’s Meeting held on November 20, 2023, saw a variety of updates and community discussions. Chaired by Ethna Thompson, the meeting commenced at 6 p.m., and all Select persons were present, establishing a quorum. The meeting started with an open public hearing regarding the extension of the Solar Moratorium. The moratorium is under the […]
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December 8, 2023

Chess on Ice: An Invitation to Join the Rangeley Lakes Curling Club

When one door closes, another door opens. This was the beginning of the Rangeley Lakes Curling Club, back when Saddleback closed, (thankfully temporarily), in 2016. Winter enthusiasts needed something to fill the void, at least temporarily. So, from ski boots to skates a handful of open-minded and adventurous locals took to the ice. Then, five […]
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December 8, 2023

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Stargazing Events

Night Sky Tours with Northern Planetarium | If weather prevents an in-person event, we’ll host a virtual tour via Zoom and RLHT’s Facebook at 8 PM. Friday, January 12, 2024 | 6:30 PM Thursday, February 8, 2024 | 6:30 PM Thursday, March 7, 2024 | 6:30 PM Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 8 PM | […]
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December 8, 2023

Invest in Yourself this Winter

Did you know? Fresh air pays dividends, even when it’s cold The great outdoors beckons millions of people each spring, summer and fall, but far fewer individuals spend as much time outside in winter. However, spending time outdoors can help to improve mood just as much when the mercury drops as it can when temperatures […]
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December 8, 2023

Snapshots in Time: Old Fashioned Nor’easter

What follows appeared in the February 5, 1881, edition of the Phillips Phonograph. Rangeley would not have its own newspaper, the “Rangeley Lakes”, until 1895. Today we enjoy so many comforts and mechanized remedies with which to deal with heavy snows, so its hard to imagine what it must have been like to dig out […]
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December 8, 2023

What’s New this Winter at Saddleback, Maine’s Favorite Mountain

With a base elevation of 2,460′, Saddleback has the highest base lodge elevation in New England, providing pristine snow conditions and stunning vistas of Rangeley Lake—and you can even catch a glimpse of Mount Washington from the mountain’s summit. Saddleback Mountain boasts over 600 skiable acres, including 88 acres of glades, offering endless possibilities for every level of skier. Due to […]
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December 8, 2023

Magical Mountain Holly Days: A Festive Journey of Joy

Rangeley, Maine December 8th to the 10th – The Towns of Rangeley and Oquossoc are set to kick off seasonal festivities in the Rangeley Region, Maine! The Rangeley Region is set to enchant families and visitors alike with its much-anticipated annual Mountain Holly Days event, taking place from December 8th to the 10th. This timeless […]
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December 8, 2023

Winter’s Beauty

There are times to just sit and write a small story is difficult. It is not because of my old memory getting a bit foggy, but the choices I wish to make. I wanted to write about one of the most beautiful scenes I had the honor of viewing while living in Maine. I thought […]
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December 8, 2023

Join Your Neighbors Caroling at Annual “Walk to Bethlehem”

The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will present the 43rd Annual “Walk to Bethlehem” on Sunday, December 10th. Join friends and neighbors caroling through the snowy streets followed by a family-oriented Christmas presentation of music and drama highlighting the talent of local young people. The event ends with a traditional nativity pageant where a local […]
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December 8, 2023

The Winter Activity Everyone Can Enjoy!

You can bird from the comfort of your home, while on a walk, skiing, or ice fishing! Any bird observed in Maine between December 14, 2022 and March 15, 2023, will help us complete the five-year Maine Bird Atlas project. You don’t need to be a birding expert to provide valuable observations to this citizen […]

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