Buckfield Board of Selectmen February 19 BUCKFIELD — The following action was taken by the Buckfield Board of Selectmen at Tuesday night’s meeting: TM evaluation What happened: In executive session, selectmen conducted Town Manager Joe Roach’s evaluation as he has now been employed with Buckfield for one year. What it means: In open […]
February 2019
Roxann White: Sen. Collins was wrong
Roxann White criticizes Sen. Susan Collins for approving Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Charlotte Wink: LD 418 should be defeated
LD 418 seeks to eliminate the electoral college for presidential voting.
Mary Hobson: Teachers being targeted
Mary Hobson criticizes Rep. Larry Lockman for targeting teachers in proposed legislation.
Cal Thomas: The other migration taking place
Cal Thomas’ column about people moving out of high-tax states in favor of states with lower taxes.
Froma Harrop: I don’t really own this ridiculous muscle car
Froma Harrop writes about her time visiting in Florida and driving her brother’s Ford Mustang Shelby.
Author update; vintage cookbooks and candy
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I love the author Rosamunde Pilcher. My favorite book is “The Shell Seekers.” Has she written any more books lately? I think she is now in her 80s. — Rachel, no town ANSWER: I love Rosamunde, too! She’s definitely one of my favorites. Sadly, she passed away just a couple weeks ago, […]
Maine Maple Sunday is March 24
There will be more than 60 sugarhouses offering Maine Maple Sunday activities from Aroostook to York County, and some sugar shacks have events on Saturday and Sunday.
Community meals
WEST PARIS — The Paris Fire Department Auxiliary will sponsor a supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Paris Fire Station, Western Avenue. On the menu will be corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, veggies, bread, macaroni and cheese and assorted homemade pies and desserts. Cost is $10 for adults; $5, ages 4 to […]
Local children’s auditions at MSMT rescheduled
Auditions have been rescheduled due to inclement weather.