100 years ago: 1919 Among those who will be attending the Y.M.C.A. convention at Augusta Friday, Saturday and Sunday are President Chase, Glen R.Tracy, Leighton Tracy, Charles Peterson, Frank Stone and Secretary, Harry W. Rowe of Bates College Y. M. C. A. 50 years ago: 1969 Milton Levy, Senior Vice President of Zayres, in charge […]
January 2019
Impact of depression on family and friends is focus of survey
DEAR READERS: The departments of psychiatry and medicine at Tufts Medical Center want to learn more about the impact caregiving has on family members and friends of people who have been diagnosed with depression or other illnesses. Because family members and friends play a large part in providing care while also balancing jobs and other […]
Briefly: Local
Library to celebrate poet WATERFORD — A celebration of American poet Mary Oliver will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Waterford Library, 663 Waterford Road. Attendees are invited to bring their favorite poems to share and discuss. The public is welcome. Snowmobile club to meet NORWAY — The Norway Trackers Snowmobile […]
Class gatherings
RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1952 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Gatch’s, 137 Rumford Ave. All classmates, spouses and friends are invited. — DIXFIELD — The Stephens High Class of 1956 luncheon will be at noon Thursday, Feb. 7, at Ellis Variety on Weld Street. All classmates and a guest are welcome.
High school football: Wells’ Tyler Bridge wins Fitzpatrick Trophy
Bridge becomes first Class D player to win award given to Maine’s top senior football player.
Backcountry Film Festival comes to The Gem Theater
BETHEL — Granite Backcountry Alliance, a backcountry skiing nonprofit in Western Maine and New Hampshire, will present its Backcountry Film Festival at The Gem Theater on Saturday, Feb. 16. Social hour is at 6 p.m., film is at 7. The alliance is teaming up with local conservation group, Mahoosuc Land Trust, with all proceeds benefiting backcountry […]
Kingfield Friday Art Walk returns to the winter village
KINGFIELD — Kingfield Friday Artwalk returns to the village Friday, Feb. 1, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Exhibitions continue with new members added to one venue and an experienced musician performing at a popular restaurant. Look for the red flags denoting participation in the artwalk. Most venues offer light refreshments. The High Peaks Artisan Guild at […]
Libra: Up to you to make things happen
Happy Birthday: You can achieve what you set out to by using intellect and experience. Think matters through and be willing to adapt and compromise. Working with what you’ve got and sticking to a budget will be important factors in reaching your goals this year. Don’t lose sight of personal needs. Reward yourself and those […]
Big Nite o' Blues at Village Coffee House Feb. 2
NEW GLOUCESTER — Join in on an evening of acoustic and electric blues roots music with Jere “Lunchpail” Diwaters and Jeff Christiansen with Chad Sirois and Rob Babson. J & J’s Big Nite o’ Blues starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in the Village Coffee House, First Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. This show […]
Men with enlarged prostate have options for daily meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have an enlarged prostate. My urologist has recommended that I take 5 mg of finasteride daily for this. I’m hesitant to take this medication because of potential side effects, particularly the sexual side effects that can go along with it. What is your opinion of this medication? Also, my urologist says […]