After a dramatic swing last year, Maine’s economy started 2018 on a sluggish note, posting one of the slowest state growth rates in the country. The federal Bureau of Economic Analysis reported this week that the state’s economy grew at an annual rate of just 0.6 percent in the first three months of this year, […]
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Backing off auto tariffs, U.S. and EU agree to more talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and European leaders pulled back from the brink of a trade war over autos Wednesday and agreed to open talks to tear down trade barriers between the United States and the European Union. But while politicians and businesses welcomed the deal Thursday, the agreement was vague, the negotiations are […]
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CLA donates pontoon boat to Greenwood
By Alison Aloisio Greenwood selectmen decided last week to accept a gift of a pontoon boat from the Community Lakes Association for the Fire Department to possibly use on ponds and the Androscoggin River. Fire Chief Al Curtis said the CLA no longer plans to use the boat for its milfoil eradication efforts, because the […]
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Newry increases tax rate by 1.1 mils
By Samuel Wheeler Newry Selectmen unanimously approved a 10.8 mil rate for the town, which gave them an overlay of $35,900. The previous mil rate was 9.69. A major reason for the increase, according to the selectmen, falls under recent changes made to the state’s Business Equipment Tax Exemption program (BETE). BETE, which exempts large […]
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Heather Masse and Jed Wilson perform at Brick Church
LOVELL — The Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Christian Hill Road, will welcome Heather Masse and Jed Wilson for a return visit after last year’s benefit concert that filled the church at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2. This dynamic and engaging duo performs in theaters and venues across the country, including guest spots on Garrison […]
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Bates Dance Festival presents company nora chipaumire
The Bates Dance Festival presents company nora chipaumire, a Zimbabwean choreographer known for challenging and embracing stereotypes of Africa, art and the black performing body. Chipaumire and company perform “portrait of myself as my father,” a piece using a boxing scenario and elastic bands linking the performers to question family ties. Chipaumire’s residency includes a show and […]
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Westerhoff Family Foundation's final Rangeley concert
RANGELEY — Rangeley Friends of the Arts will present the Westerhoff Family Foundation concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. There is no admission fee but donations are gratefully accepted. This will be the Westerhoffs’ last concert in Rangeley, a place they have visited and […]
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Open air art show and sale in Rangeley
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ 38th annual “Art in August” will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, in the heart of Oquossoc Village. Artists’ exhibits will be in Oquossoc Park. This year’s offerings continue the tradition of presenting fine art and fine craft in the Rangeley Lakes […]
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Priscilla J. Dyer
TURNER — Priscilla J. Dyer, 87, formerly of Auburn, passed away at her home in Turner on Sunday, July 22, with her daughters by her side. Priscilla was born June 13, 1931, in Auburn, the daughter of Willie Gosselin and Ruth (Bragdon) Gosselin. She was educated in local schools. She married James Dyer on Oct. 6, […]
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Cancer Resource Center lists August activities
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, located in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building at 199 Main St., announces their August activities. Healing through Music: 1 to 3:30 p.m.Wednesday, Aug. 1 at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St., South Paris. Musicians from Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will perform a 45-minute chamber […]