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Snapshots in Time- June 6, 1895

Below are some tidbits and shorts from the June 6, 1895, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. (Editor’s comments in Italics, otherwise copy has been reprinted just as it appeared in 1895). In 1895, any news from anywhere else was sought after and newspaper were IT…other than locales that had a telegraph office or that […]

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July 2nd Stars and Stripes Concert

Saturday, Jul 2 at 4:00 pm at Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley, Robert Ludwig will present the Thirteenth Stars and Stripes Concert. These hour-long popular concerts feature performances of a varied program of classical, popular, and patriotic music on the church’s Allen organ and always conclude with an inspiring patriotic sing-a-long honoring the […]

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Life at 4,120 Feet: What’s Under Your Feet When Hiking Saddleback

Saddleback is Maine’s third-largest alpine zone and second-most trafficked. With over 200 miles of visibility on a bluebird day, most people climb the mountain for the breathtaking 360-degree views, but the real treat is what’s under your feet. The ridgeline is home to 3 miles of rare, and fragile alpine flora. There are less than […]