Children are artists by instinct. They sing and dance, draw and shape, mime and narrate without prompting. As they grow up, they need instruction and encouragement to harness those instincts. By studying the arts, they can learn to feed their own imaginations and the imaginations of others. They need to find that instruction and encouragement […]
2019
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Lisa Morin: In support of Pam Hart
I am writing is support of Pam Hart for Auburn School Committee, Ward 2. Pam has been a longtime friend who is always willing to help others. Pam has been involved with local school food drives and holiday giving trees for local families in need. Volunteering her time while working as a respiratory therapist and […]
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Posted inNation / World, News
Trump includes Colorado in states getting border wall
It was news to Colorado but Trump said he was kidding.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Head of Idexx gives up post 4 months after cycling accident left him paralyzed
Jonathan Ayers, chairman and CEO of the Westbrook-based company, suffered a spinal cord injury in the accident in June.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Body identified as missing Waterville woman; boyfriend charged with murder
Family and friends of Melissa Sousa, 29, say her boyfriend and the father of their children, Nicholas Lovejoy, 28, was mentally unstable and could not take knowing she was leaving him.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Harrison eyes location for public works building
Harrison officials are considering building a new public works facility on Norway Road. Selectmen also discussed expanding cable service coverage and services.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
The rise and fall of ‘Greenwood City’
Although many locals still call it “Greenwood City,” the area is now just an intersection, but in its heyday, it had a lot going on.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford grapples with transfer station, waste water challenges
A compactor and a stainless steel trailer for the Transfer Station will cost $139,900. The Waste Water Treatment Facility can no longer distribute treated waste for agricultural purposes and needs to conduct a research study for alternative procedures.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
For Maine snowmobile clubs, the season starts in October
Maine has about 14,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, used by an estimated 100,000 riders from here and away. A handful of volunteers from each of the 280 clubs across the state make sure the trails are safely maintained and groomed.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
OHMS coach, player, teacher team up to help stricken soccer player
When seventh-grader Andy Malo hit the field to play in a soccer game against Lewiston, the last place he expected to end up was the hospital. But that is exactly what happened after being stung by a bee and going into anaphylactic shock.