BETHEL — The Bethel Area Nonprofit Collaborative is partnering with Lift360, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening leaders, organizations and communities in Maine, to offer the BANC Community Leadership Program for the second year. The four-session program runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11, 12, 19 and 20 at The Gem Theater in Bethel. All four […]
August 2017
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Wilton CareerCenter lists workshops
WILTON — The following September sessions will be held at the Wilton CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Route 2E, Wilton. Workshops are at no cost to the public and begin promptly at listed times. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Telephone 207-645-5800; toll free 1-800-982-4311; TTY: Maine Relay 711 to set up an appointment. Employer Expectations — […]
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Tradition of flight in Twin Cities
Balloons floating above the Androscoggin River have been a part of Twin Cities tradition for well over 100 years. With the conclusion of the 25th Great Falls Balloon Festival this past weekend, I decided to dig once more into my research on local hot air balloon ascensions. Long before 1903, when the Wright brothers’ made […]
Posted inBethel, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley, sj-web
Mainers get into the solar celebration
Viewing party of one For three hours Monday, the Lewiston Public Library ran a projector with NASA’s livestream coverage of the eclipse as it crept across the country. With the time almost here, it had one taker, sitting alone in the cool, dark room. She’d been there an hour. The woman, who declined to give […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Rumford board considering buying rented streetlights
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen is exploring the feasibility of buying their rented streetlights and converting them to more efficient LED lighting. On Aug. 3, Paul Vesel, director of RealTerm Energy of Annapolis, Maryland, made a presentation to the board about its LED conversion services. He said his company is working with 22 towns in […]
Posted inFranklin
Origin USA holding grand opening Wednesday
FARMINGTON — The public is welcome to a grand opening of the new Origin USA factory and Pro Shop on Wednesday, Aug. 23. A ribbon-cutting, factory tours and community pig roast will begin at 1 p.m. at 125 High St. Peter Roberts has expanded his manufacturing plant in Industry from 6,000 square feet to 20,000 […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Buckfield man receives 75-day sentence for Paris vehicle rampage
PARIS — A Buckfield man was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison, with all but 75 days suspended, for using his truck as a weapon after an argument with his girlfriend. Dale Bennett, 33, was convicted last month of felony reckless conduct, felony criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, and driving to endanger. Felony charges […]
Posted inFranklin
Chesterville board increases election workers' wages
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen have voted unanimously to pay election workers $1 more per hour than the minimum wage. Selectman Vice Chairman Tiffany Estabrook said at Thursday’s meeting that the pay wasn’t increased when the minimum wage went to $9 earlier this year. The workers had been receiving 25 cents more than the minimum wage before […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Dixfield revaluation begins soon
DIXFIELD — A townwide revaluation of all land and buildings will begin this month. John O’Donnell and Associates of New Gloucester will perform the revaluation and physical inspections. Property owners should anticipate a visit by an authorized and properly identified member of the revaluation team. Those with concerns or questions may call the Town Office […]