The state’s unemployment rate has been below 4 percent for 44 consecutive months, twice as long as the previous record from September 1999 to July 2001.
2019
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Build Resiliency: Be a Respite Provider
Did you know that ¾ of all mental health conditions develop by age 25 with the median age of onset for an anxiety disorder being 7?? Even More alarming is the reality that in every year since 2012 we have lost more children ages 10-14 to suicide than traffic fatalities. Mental health struggles and thoughts […]
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Winter walking site for seniors requested; little free library open in Hebron
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve started walking at Bates College in Lewiston recently and the outside track is great. Now I wonder where all of us seniors can walk this winter. Are there any indoor tracks available? I know we can go to the Auburn Mall, but the cement floors are hard for some seniors. I […]
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Bruce Poliquin picked by Trump to head federal firm that seeks to recover money for investors
The former Maine congressman tapped to lead the Board of Securities Investor Protection Corp. that has recovered billions over the years from failed Wall Street firms.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Trump says trade war could go past 2020 election; China cancels U.S. farm visits
The combined news spooked investors, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average quickly lost 100 points.
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5th Annual Rangeley Regatta Friday, September 27th
Oquossoc- The Rangeley Lakes Historical Society will host the 5th Annual Rangeley Regatta on Friday, September 27th beginning at 10:30 with the High School/Prep competition on Oquossoc Cove featuring kayak, canoe and crew-style Rangeley boat races. The Middle School competition will begin at 1pm at the Society’s Outdoor Heritage Museum. This year’s Rangeley Regatta will […]
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Snapshots in Time: Anecdotes from Rangeley region’s proud history
What follows are some interesting bits and pieces from the August 27, 1896 edition of the RANGELY LAKES. The edition was packed with the news of the week, helpful information, anecdotes, ads for every manner of useful household, agricultural or sporting product and shared some tasty looking recipes as well. I especially enjoyed the kudos […]
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Scrappy Chef: Zucchini……Fruit, Vegetable, or Ovary?
For many there comes a time at the height of summer when zucchini becomes a dirty word. I get it! Every gardener and his brother grows this prolific summer squash and the surpluses are not inconsequential. The zucchini bulb that is eaten is actually a swollen ovary of the blossom! There are both male and […]
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ends his campaign for president
DeBlasio’s exit further winnows the extensive Democratic field.
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6th Annual Brat & Strudel Contest Kicks Off Rangeley Oktoberfest Weekend
The Rangeley Oktoberfest Weekend will be October 4th – 6th this year. Rangeley Oktoberfest weekend kicks off with the annual Brat & Strudel Contest on Friday, October 4th, sponsored by the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. This event will again be held at The Rangeley Tavern, from 5:00PM – 6:30PM. Entrants will put forth their […]