LIVERMORE — Spruce Mountain Primary School librarian Cheryl Mills said the commitment and consistency of her crew of volunteers are essential to the library’s operations. “I believe it takes a village to raise a child and a great community to have good schools,” she said. “We have that here at SMPS. The volunteers are vital to the […]
November 5, 2018
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Looking Back on Nov. 5
100 years ago: 1918 Armistice terms to be offered Germany have been agreed upon unanimously and signed by representatives of the Allies and the United States in France. If accepted they mean surrender and immediate end of the war; leaving final peace terms to the dictation of the victors. Secretary Lansing made this statement: […]
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Calderwood Concert at Oasis of Music
LEWISTON — Starting at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, the Calderwood Consort will perform “Alleluya Nativitas,” a noonday concert of holiday music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The half-hour concert will take place at The Oasis of Music, at the Trinity Church. The music performed dates from the 13th to the 17th centuries, including […]
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Briefly: Local
Winter farmers market opens FARMINGTON — The Winter Farmers Market begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. The market is held at the Grange Hall, 124 Bridge St., West Farmington, which is just across the Route 2 bridge. The winter market will meet every Saturday until May. The market will feature farm products as well as […]
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Franklin County Fiddlers to perform benefit concert
CHESTERVILLE — Mt Blue High School’s student ensemble, The Franklin County Fiddlers, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House. The Fiddlers have agreed to donate their time and talent to help raise funds for bell tower repairs to the 1851 Meeting House at 3 Borough Road. Admission is […]
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Atlanta rapper bound for Bates
Bates College presents Waka Flocka Flame, the Atlanta rapper known for his influence on the high-energy Trap movement. Famed for the hit single “No Hands” (No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100), Flame brings a performance style that helps explain his nickname “Turn Up God.” The show is at 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, Gray […]
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'Hillbilly Pink Floyd' at Chocolate Church
BATH — New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams bring their warm, raucous — and decidedly unsleepy — brand of “Punk Classical Hillbilly Pink Floyd” to the Chocolate Church for one night, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. The historic arts venue is at 804 Washington St. The classic rock-steeped band from New York’s Hudson Valley has […]
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Class gatherings
LEWISTON — The Stephens High School Class of 1958 will be holding their monthly luncheon at noon Wednesday, Nov. 14. All classmates and their significant others are welcome to attend. FMI: call Janet at 207-364-2928. — RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1953 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, […]
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Overbearing dad makes living at home aggravating for son
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 34-year-old man who lives with my father, who is 76 years old. I’m currently without a job, but when I have one, I buy food and whatever else is needed for the house. I believe I’m doing my fair share. I love my father dearly, but I can’t stand him as […]
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Pisces: Take on physical challenge
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Jonas, 31; Tatum O’Neal, 55; Bryan Adams, 59; Art Garfunkel, 77. Happy Birthday: Put greater emphasis on home and family. Energy spent making things better, more conducive to achieving your goals and adding to your convenience will help you gain stability. Overreacting or setting unrealistic expectations will end up […]