This edition of ‘Snapshots’ shares the fascinating story of the daring capture of Paul Savarin, one of most diabolical poachers in the history of the Maine woods, by two resolute Maine Game Wardens. It appeared in the September 24, 1895, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. We hope you enjoy this amazing true account and […]
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Historic Rangeley vignettes and other big fish items
Circa 1880 stereoview of Rangeley Dam. We hope you enjoy these short excerpts found in the pages of the August 17, 1883, edition of the PHILLIPS PHONOGRAPH newspaper. Photos courtesy of the late Arthur Guerin. Contemporary comments in Italics. Big Fish Items We learn that the Mountain View and Mooselookmeguntic Houses are filled with […]
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Historic Rangeley vignettes and other big fish items
Circa 1880 stereoview of Rangeley Dam. (We hope you enjoy these short excerpts found in the pages of the August 17, 1883, edition of the PHILLIPS PHONOGRAPH newspaper. Photos courtesy of the late Arthur Guerin.) (Contemporary comments in Italics). Big Fish Items We learn that the Mountain View and Mooselookmeguntic Houses are filled with […]
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Cascade Stream, a gem of the Rangeley region
We hope you enjoy the following three stories taken from the pages of the August 6, 1896, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES NEWSPAPER. The first shares information about Cascade Stream Gorge, which today is conserved by the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust and remains to this day an absolute must see natural wonder. The next shares […]
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AARP News You Can Use – July 2025
Surrounded by the crisp ocean air and the deep green woods, it is easy to understand why Maine is called “Vacation Land.” From the early “rusticators” of the 1900s to modern tourists, people come to bask in Maine’s natural beauty each summer. Whether we are on vacation, taking a staycation, or embarking on a day […]
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Snapshots in Time: July 4, 1895 Rangeley Lakes excerpts
We hope you enjoy the short excerpts that appeared in the July 4, 1895, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. Happy Independence Day! (Contemporary commentary shared in italics). TWIXT YOU AND ME July came in as icily cool as a maiden from Boston. Miss July will probably make up for this cool weather later on. […]
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Snapshots in Time: Pioneering Auto Travel to the Rangeleys
The American Auto Association held its first ever auto tour in 1904 with sixty-six autos driven by their wealthy owners traveling from New England to the World’s Fair in St. Louis. The 1905 Tour was the first year of competition, as just getting to all the waypoints over the muddy rural carriage roads was a […]
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Snapshots in Time: Sunday’s Franklin County Tempest
This edition features two short articles from the May 5,1896, edition of the RANGELEY LAKES newspaper. It shares some news about what may have been a line of severe storms and tornados that rolled through this neck of the woods. I can recall a small ‘touch down’ at Haines Landing a few years back. Enjoy […]
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AARP News You Can Use – Garage sales
Just as April showers bring May flowers, the summer season brings a bumper crop of garage sale signs. Summer Saturday mornings are filled with savvy shoppers hunting for the best treasures. A win-win for the shoppers and the sellers. Yet, for some of us, garage sales are a reminder that other people have steadfastly cleaned […]