Lisbon Methodist Fair Nov. 9 LISBON FALLS — Lisbon United Methodist Church will hold its annual Elf Magic Christmas Fair and Silent Auction from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. This year they will open the doors for a Sneak Peek from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8. A beef stew or […]
2019
Harpswell home destroyed, church damaged by fire
Two people home when the fire broke out on Bethel Point Road were taken to the hospital.
East Baldwin man killed in early-morning crash
Police believe speed was a factor in the single-car crash.
Jason Trahan: A better approach to addiction
Beginning at age 18, I have struggled with addiction to alcohol and drugs for years. Things got worse when I was prescribed opioid pain medications after back surgery. As for so many people I know they were the most comforting drugs, and the most dangerous. Now I am three years in recovery. And I know […]
Nancy Simond: An appalling situation
I was totally appalled at the article in the paper (Nov. 1) concerning school bias at Edward Little High School. Did the educators leave their brains at the door? To announce over the intercom the students’ names was totally inappropriate. I don’t have children in the high school, but my heart goes out to those […]
Thomas Shields: Thank Trump for all that he has done
President Donald Trump was a successful businessman before being elected. Being thrust into the political world was a different experience for him. He did not follow the behavior pattern of his predecessors. Instead, he moved in a business-like way to get things done, which “stepped on some toes” of delicate egos. He was called crude […]
Chemicals mixed at Buffalo Wild Wings leave worker dead, 10 people hospitalized
The man who died in Burlington, Mass., was reportedly trying to save others from a noxious chemical cleaning agent.
Local Veterans Day programs
Farmington and Wilton have several events planned for Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11.
Glazing a trail to the future
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School senior Mary Parker of Industry has a plan for her future. It is a plan that includes a lot of creativity and, if all goes as she hopes, she is right on track to see that plan come to fruition. Parker is a potter. She is also a blacksmith […]
Farmington voters approve money to replace firetruck
By a wide margin, voters approved appropriating $800,000 to purchase a firetruck to replace Farmington Fire Rescue Department’s Engine 1.