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N. Hanger: Justice Alita is wrong

Far be it for me to argue with a Supreme Court justice, but I do have an argument with Justice Alito’s defense of Citizens United. He said that newspapers and TV networks can print and say what they wish. Because they are corporations, he argued, other corporations should be allowed to do t... 3

Nancy Hanger • Letters • Monday, November 26, 2012

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Children's author visits library RUMFORD — Children's author Cynthia Lord will make a presentation from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Rumford Elementary School. The school's annual Literacy Night is open the the public. A book fair will take place from ...

Connections • Thursday, November 22, 2012

Collaborate offers ski program for students

OXFORD — Working together for the benefit of area elementary school children, a nonprofit, a local business, a family and numerous volunteers are partnering with SAD 17 to provide a six-week after school Nordic ski program for schools in the district. Programs will be offered Tuesday...

Connections • Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Results listed for 5K Foliage Race, Fun Run

WATERFORD — The sun shone down and the temperatures dipped to create a perfect setting for the 13th Waterford 5K Foliage Race and Fun Run held in early October. The red and golden colors of fall set the tone for the competitors, along with the usual chili cook-off, this year provided by the...

Connections • Monday, November 19, 2012

Waterford Historical Society seeks missing sheet music

WATERFORD — The Waterford Historical Society held its last program of the year on Nov. 8 at the North Waterford Church with a potluck dinner and program including an hour of music. Marjorie Kimball, a retired SAD 17 teacher, spent months creating what turned out to be an uplifting ti...

Connections • Friday, November 16, 2012

Cutting wood

Nearly 40 people attended the recent Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine meeting in Waterford, where the focus was cutting hardwood logs for the highest grade. At left, Bob Morin of New England Forest Products of West Paris points out flaws in an oak log. Tom Richards, wearing a hard hat, ...

Connections • Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Police log

Charges Lewiston * Mistilynn Elizabeth Richardson, 20, of 99 Birch St., warrant, 8:10 a.m. Tuesday on Birch Street. Auburn * Gerald L. Wotton, 47, of 96 Second St., driving with a suspended registration, 2:51 a.m. Tuesday at Lincoln and Main streets, Lewiston. A...

• Lewiston-Auburn • Thursday, November 8, 2012

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Wednesday story times NORWAY — On Wednesdays in November, the Norway Memorial Library Children’s Room is hosting special story times at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 years old, along with their caregivers, are invited to hear a story and make a craft related ...

Connections • Wednesday, November 7, 2012

K. Swan: Doing an outstanding job

I have known Steve Merrill for more than 40 years on both a personal and professional basis. During the 40-plus years, he has always proven himself to be a solid, responsible and fair guy, all around. If feel that Merrill is doing an outstanding job as an Oxford County commissioner and, wh...

Kevin Swan • Letters • Thursday, November 1, 2012

Kids participate in Agriculture Day at World's Fair

WATERFORD — This summer children from the Harrison and Waterford Summer Recreation Programs, home school families and youngsters with their parents in tow attended the annual Agriculture & Conservation Day at the North Waterford World’s Fair, where they were treated to hands-on ex...

Connections • Friday, October 26, 2012

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