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In the spotlight: Kingfield, Maine

Kingfield, Maine, a community served by TDS Telecom, was once described as “the most beautifully preserved ski town east of Aspen” by Ski Magazine. It is the gateway to Sugarloaf Mountain and one of the best ski and golf resorts in the country—but that’s not all this small town has to offer.
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Weekly tech news roundup for July 18

This week: Unlimited ebooks from Amazon, 3D printers at Home Depot, and a widget that lets you message even if you're off the grid. Plus, watch a preview for a Star Wars fan film made in Minecraft, and check out the world's scariest Marine robot in action. Find out why Microsoft is cutting 15% of their workforce, take a peek at the world's blackest black, and read about a proposed Apple price-fixing settlement agreement.
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The problem with 911 emergency services and cell phones (in other words, why you should keep your landline)

Last week some startling news hit—as many as 90% of the 911 cell calls made in Washington D.C. are missing key bits of information that allow users to be pinpointed on a map. Get the details.
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Game Time: Three Online Shops, Just For Fun

Whatever happened to the aisles and aisles of computer games you used to see at big-box electronics and specialty stores? Sure, stores still stock a large number of games for consoles like Xbox and Playstation, but Windows and Mac users are lucky to find more than a single shelf. That's not because everybody is too busy playing Candy Crush on their phones—computer gaming is still a $25 billion industry. So, where are all the games?
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Seen on Pinterest: Cool Treats for Hot Summer Days

Seen on Pinterest is back and ready to help you plan out the rest of your summer shindigs with these sweet treats perfect for hot summer nights, backyard barbecues or lazy days by the lake.
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Weekly tech news roundup for July 11, 2014

This week: check out two very different Kickstarters—one for RocketSkates and one for...potato salad? Find out what DARPA means and what they're up to, check out a video featuring the new iPhone 6 sapphire crystal front panel (allegedly), and learn when Windows 7 support is ending. Also, learn about a new website the promises to help you find good things to watch on Netflix and watch the new Guardians of the Galaxy extended trailer.
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How to talk to Millenials

With more and more Millenials are entering the workplace, it can pose a challenge as different generations (with different communication styles) attempt to communicate. Get some tips for talking to Millenials...or more accurately, how to talk WITH them.
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Weekly tech news roundup for July 4

You might have been Facebook's lab rat and not known—but there's a funny comic that might make you chuckle about the situation. You're in good company if you're still using Windows XP, there's a new 3D printer that uses plastic Coke bottles as "ink," and if you love beer you've gotta take a peek at the SYNEK Kickstarter. Also, researchers are one step closer to being able to 3D print organs, I found some tips for limping your iPhone along a little longer, and you have GOT to see this Game of Thrones 80s-style opener (even if you don't watch the show).
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Grill out (or in) for July 4th dinner

What are you making for 4th of July dinner? To me, it's a grilling kind of holiday again so I'll be making lamb kofta with homemade tzatziki sauce. If that's not what you're into, I've got a recommendation for the best burger recipe I've tried in a long while, plus a picnic-friendly dessert bar that is one of my favorites for summer!
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Community connections: Guild Incorporated, TDS Invitational

We're at it again! Here’s a look at more of the good work TDS employees have been doing in the community (maybe even yours!)...
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