In a move urged by Democratic Party leaders, state Rep. Jared Golden of Lewiston aims to unseat two-term U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican. Golden, a combat veteran, said he’ll concentrate on “the table issues that really matter to people,” such as fixing bad trade deals, creating jobs and improving the state’s crumbling infrastructure. “I’m not […]
August 2017
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Acts of Kindness benefit Saturday
Maine hip-hop artist Spose headlines The Acts of Kindness Festival to benefit Special Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 26, from 1 to 10 p.m. at the Oxford Fairgrounds 68 Pottle Road, Oxford. The event also will feature eight area bands. Acts and performance times are: 1 p.m. The Wayback Machine; 2 p.m. Dean Richardson; 3 p.m. Big […]
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Blue frog stands out in jumping contest
STRONG — Konor Dyer, 14, of Strong searched for the perfect frog to enter in the recent Philips Old Home Days frog jumping contest. Although he didn’t win first prize, he has won the attention of state amphibian experts. The Mt. Abram High School freshman wasn’t looking for a particular frog, he said, when he […]
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Sailors rap and teach at Camp Sunshine
CASCO — Can sailors rap? At Camp Sunshine on Wednesday, the Navy Band Northeast proved indeed they can. While dozens of children and their families watched with wide smiles and dancing bodies, not only was there fun, but learning, too. This week is the 204th Navy Week since 2005, and the Navy Office of Community […]
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Drivers set for Oxford 250 challenge Sunday
British Columbia native Sarah Cornett-Ching stands beside her new Super Late Model on the front stretch at Oxford Plains Speedway. Cornett-Ching, who lives down south during race season, is hoping for a solid run in Sunday’s Oxford 250. OXFORD — After a long summer of weekly racing, race teams and fans around the northeast are […]
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Hospital hosts community celebration
BRIDGTON — Bridgton Hospital will be hosting a community celebration in honor of the hospital’s centennial. The event will take place at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, on the Bridgton Hospital campus. The event will feature a DJ, refreshments and end with fireworks at 9 p.m. Lakes Region residents and visitors are invited to enjoy this […]
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Winthrop Sidewalk Art Show winners
Three prizes were awarded at the 30th Annual Winthrop Sidewalk Art Show held Aug. 19. The winners, from left, Marvin Jacobs of Belmont, won first place in the art category for his realist impressionism paintings. Jacobs has been attending the show for most of its 30 years. Janyce Boynton of Old Town won Best in Show […]
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Auditions set for 'Barefoot in the Park'
MONMOUTH — Monmouth Community Players will hold auditions for its first show of the 2017-18 season, Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park.” They will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Sept. 10 and 11, in the lower library of Cumston Hall. Show dates are Nov. 3 through 12. The romantic comedy focuses on […]