PORTLAND — The total personal income earned by Mainers grew slightly in the first quarter of 2014, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of personal income growth and turning around a decline in overall personal income in the first quarter of 2013. Growing 0.5 percent from the fourth quarter of 2013, Maine ranked 39th in the […]
June 2014
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More than 400 cruise ships and 265,000 passengers due to visit Maine in 2014
PORTLAND — The number of cruise ship passengers visiting Maine ports is set to rise again this year, reflecting a surge in visits from new vessels and added stops in Eastport and midcoast destinations. Figures tabulated by the group CruiseMaine indicate the number of cruise ship visits to Maine ports will top 400 for the […]
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Dixfield alumni banquet planned for June 28
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield alumni banquet will be held Saturday, June 28, at the Dixfield Middle School. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Supper will be at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting. Last year, French, English and music teacher “Nab” Weston was honored. She has since celebrated her 100th birthday. This year Hazel Kennedy, Frances […]
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Telemarketers unlikely to go away
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I called the Do Not Call list at 888-382-1222 and asked them to not call us. They still do. Sometimes it’s three times a day. If we press the number to talk to them, they hang up before we even finish a sentence. Now we get calls that say “Hello, senior.” We […]
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DUV members held memorial service
STONEHAM — The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Hannah F. Richardson Tent No. 19 held their monthly meeting on May 28 at the Community Room in Stoneham. A memorial service was held for all deceased members since the tent was organized. Brenda Woods served as secretary pro-tem in the absence of secretary/treasurer […]
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Djibouti Independence Day LEWISTON — The 37th anniversary of Djibouti Independence Day will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza. There will be celebration, dance and music. The public is invited by the Djibouti community to celebrate the festivities with them. This is an exciting, open […]
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Monthly poetry program June 26 RUMFORD — The monthly Poetry Program at the Rumford Public Library is set for Thursday, June 26, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to the group, which shares a variety of poetry, serious and humorous, romantic and sad. Local poets read their own work; others read a favorite poet’s work. […]
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Six-week free lunches for kids NORWAY — The Progress Center, in conjunction with RSU 16 and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is participating in the six-week Free Summer Lunch Program. The free lunches are available for all kids, up to the age of 21, beginning Monday, June 23. Lunches will be prepared by RSU 16 […]
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Vendors sought for Old Home Days PHILLIPS — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 64 is looking for interested vendors for their Old Home Days vendor fair on Aug. 15. Proceeds from the fair will benefit various programs such as Girls State, scholarships and community and veterans’ needs. For more information, call Diane at 639-2204. Wilton Area […]