OQUOSSOC — The Log Church, 4 Carry Road, will hold a communitywide, old- fashioned hymn sing at 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug.13. Immediately following this popular event, The Gingerbread House will serve a delicious buffet supper. The all-inclusive supper price is $26. The public is welcome. Those wishing to attend the buffet supper should sign up […]
August 2017
Posted inOxford Hills
New Hampshire man escapes injury in Fryeburg crash
FRYEBURG — A New Hampshire man escaped injury early Tuesday morning when the 18-wheeler he was driving collided with a tree that fell across Route 302, Police Chief Joshua Potvin said. Potvin said the 31-year old man, who was not identified because of a Fryeburg Police Department policy to not identify drivers who are not charged with crimes, was […]
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Miss Maybell and Slimpickin’s Featured at the Brick Church in Lovell LOVELL — The duo of Miss Maybell and Slimpickins, awarded “Best of New Hampshire” 2016 for Americana Music from New Hampshire Magazine, will perform Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Brick Church for the Performing Arts. The pair play American roots, blues, jazz, country, and ragtime […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Court view from a nosebleed seat
Randy Autrey of Bethel took this photo of the new Bethel basketball court from his powered parachute. The court is located next to the Pathway (top) and behind Dunkin’ Donuts (left).
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Junco at Denmark Friday
The Denmark Arts Center welcomes the local band Junco blending a diverse array of musical backgrounds to create a signature sound best described as “folk rock.” Comprised of drums, bass, guitars and oboe, the band’s improvisational approach, feel-good/musing themes, and high-energy performances all add up to a live show not to be missed. The show is Friday, Aug. […]
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Donald Trump signs bill imposing sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, ending immediate hopes of a reset of U.S. relations with the Kremlin and marking a defeat for his administration, which had expressed concerns that the legislation infringed upon executive power. In a statement outlining his concerns, Trump called the bill “seriously […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web
Lotus reopens restaurant after it was 'basically gutted'
AUBURN — After being closed for a month, Lotus Restaurant on Center Street has reopened. Owners Jimmy and George Wu voluntarily shut the restaurant down June 22 after several cockroach sightings and complaints. Jimmy Wu was one of the the complainants, and he knew something needed to be done. So they closed the restaurant to assess […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Live Blog: Legislature to vote on Gov. Paul LePage's vetoes
// The Legislature is back in session to tie up loose ends, which include 27 bills vetoed by Gov. Paul LePage. More political coverage….
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Jared Golden's new law aims to improve mental health care for veterans
AUGUSTA — Though Gov. Paul LePage vetoed 25 bills this week, he let a measure to help veterans with mental health issues become law. Sponsor Rep. Jared Golden, D-Lewiston, said there are more than 10,000 veterans in Maine who don’t use Veterans Administration services who may need mental health help. During the debate on the […]