Trying to count everyone in the United States is a tough chore in the best times. Jeff Behler, regional director for the U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Census Bureau This year, the U.S. Census Bureau is facing unprecedented hurdles as its half a million workers visit homes where nobody has responded yet to its efforts to find […]
Stephanie Dellavalle
Stephanie Dellavalle has been the general manager and editor of The Rangeley Highlander since 2013 and writes about the community and events in the area. A graduate of Hunter College in NYC, she and her husband are empty-nesters who live in the village of Oquossoc in Rangeley.
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Views Worth Sharing
One thing I never tire of are beautiful sunsets. Does anybody? I remember hearing someone say that the amount of sunrises and sunsets a person views might tell a lot about them. I would think the AT hikers would agree with that statement. Either way, it certainly doesn’t get old in these parts with so […]
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Logical Reasons
The year was 1946. It was a cold Saturday in February. Those years they had snow and cold was below zero. My life was about to change forever. This day would begin in horror. It would create memories that would last even today in the year 2020. Around 5 am things began to happen. I […]
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Skowhegan Savings Lobby Opening Soon
Over the past several months we’ve been serving your banking needs at our drive-up windows, by phone, online, and by appointment. Starting on June 15th our branch lobbies will be opening back up for in-person service with slightly modified hours. While we look forward to seeing you, our drive-up service, online banking, and ATMs continue to […]
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I Grew Up in “Minnesota Nice”…hence, I Have a Couple of Suggestions for Mainers
Friday morning, Early December 1967, Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota- “The college administration, and my department, would like to give you the opportunity to be one of five seniors selected to be the first to do their student-teaching assignment in the all-black high school, Armstrong High, in Richmond, Virginia. It will be part of a unique […]
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RFA Hosts Community Art Project for All Ages: HAPPINESS
Entries should be completed and delivered to the theater before the end of June; the Installation will be displayed from July through September. We hope to have an awards event in August. The art will be returned to the artists in October. Stop by the RFA Lakeside Theater between 10 AM and 2 PM, Mondays […]
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Golf Tip: Relieve Stress
I think that breathing is a good thing to pay attention to while playing golf. You can really notice near the end of rounds when the heat is on, the pros taking deep breaths. This can really help reduce the pressure. When taking those deep breaths you want to inhale and fill you stomach up- […]
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Sign of Summer- South Shore Drive Farmer’s Market
Hey! The Farmer’s Market is back! Every Tuesday from 11 to 2. It’s definitely a sign of summer for me. Outdoor shopping is my cup of tea. I am also a big fan of blueberry picking, foraging of any kind, yard sales and of course the Bargain Barn. There’s always something new and someone new […]
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To Answer the Question of Late: What Day Is It?
June 12 NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY June 13 NATIONAL SEWING MACHINE DAY June 14 NATIONAL FLAG DAY June 15 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY DAY June 16 NATIONAL FUDGE DAY June 17 NATIONAL EAT YOUR VEGETABLES DAY June 18 NATIONAL GO FISHING DAY June 19 NATIONAL MARTINI DAY June 20 NATIONAL ICE CREAM SODA DAY June 21 FATHER’S DAY […]
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June 21st- ACBL and the Alzheimer’s Association’s LONGEST DAY
The American Contract Bridge League and the Alzheimer’s Association are partnering agin on the LONGEST DAY to raise money for Alzheimers research. Bridge tournaments will take place all over the US and Canada. All games will be played online. In Maine we are having two games on Sunday, June 21, one at 12:30 pm and […]