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Recognition for Mrs. Bailey

January 12, 2022 Editorial Staff

“One of my first duties back in 1993 was replacing our historian. I needed someone very, very capable to do the job and there was no one in this town that could suggest anybody better than Stella Bailey. So, I appointed her.”

Buildings tell our history

May 12, 2021 Editorial Staff

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a whole new meaning for ‘home’.

Highlands’ Historical Society stands the test of time

December 16, 2020 Editorial Staff

In the many days gone by in the Town of Highlands, and especially, in the Village of Highland Falls, there were many stores and businesses which no longer exist.

Thanksgiving has changed throughout the years

November 18, 2020 Editorial Staff

Although Thanksgiving is now a national holiday it is celebrated on different days in several countries.

World War II has officially ended!

September 23, 2020 Editorial Staff

World War II officially ended September 1945 which makes 2020 the 75th anniversary of that event.

The role that women play in America

August 19, 2020 Editorial Staff

It is almost time for another election as verified by all the TV commentary. It is clear that women will play a great role in this important issue and there is even the possibility of a woman vice president.

51 years ago we went to the moon

July 15, 2020 Editorial Staff

Fifty-one years ago a man landed on the moon. Unbelievable but true. I still look up at the moonlit night and ponder that thought of a man from Earth, walking up there.

Dads had it made 100 years ago

June 10, 2020 Editorial Staff

Everyone knows mothers are wonderful and, of course, there would be no fathers. Mom has her special day of appreciation on May 10 and soon Dad will have his on June 21. Our love and respect is given all the time.

Memorial Day, circa 1939

May 13, 2020 Editorial Staff

You may or may not be aware that the idea of a Memorial Day goes back to 1868 when flowers were place don Union and Confederate soldiers’ graves. You can learn quite a bit of interesting facts on the Internet!

The simple story of ‘One Red Rose’

April 15, 2020 Editorial Staff

With these trying times people are confused, distressed and frightened. The world seems upside down and we are all witness to fears we thought we would never experience in our lifetime. It seems very fitting that here and now is a story of caring, generosity and kindness.