PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vermont — Rep. Justin Amash has left the Republican Party and will now represent Michigan’s third congressional district as an Independent. In a Washington Post op-ed, he wrote: “I’ve become disenchanted with party politics and frightened by what I see from it. The two-party system has evolved into an existential threat to American […]
July 2019
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Tom Hart: Democrats to blame for crisis
If Democrats in the U.S. Senate would have done something about the immigrants crossing at the southern border, the situation wouldn’t be like it is now. All Democrats think about is trying to impeach the president. If Democrats want those immigrants in this country so badly, they should take them in and care for them. […]
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Posted inEncore
Gritty’s Art and Ale Window Artist of the Month is Michael Everett
Everett’s display at Gritty’s has an assortment of far-flung Maine scenes, painted realistically from observation, chosen by the artist.
Posted inEncore
Something’s rotten in the state of Denmark in Theater at Monmouth’s ‘Hamlet’
In TAM’s production, the royal family is inspired by the Johnson Publishing Co. whose magazines Ebony and Jet celebrated African American life and culture by portraying black life, refuting stereotypes and inspiring readers to overcome racial and other barriers to success.
Posted inConnections
RSU 16 Adult Education honors graduates
MECHANIC FALLS — Ten RSU 16 Adult Education students were honored at a cap and gown graduation ceremony on May 31 for meeting high school completion goals. Over 75 friends and family gathered in the Elm Street School gym, as six of the graduates marched single file to “Pomp and Circumstance” played by pianist Lindsay […]
Posted inConnections
Maine Sacred Music Conference to be held in Lewiston
The conference will feature acclaimed performers known for their work nationally and internationally and will be held at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Posted inEncore
Art gallery now displaying paintings of Elaine “Adrienne” Lasky and Ulla Hansen
The Woman’s Hospital Association’s Rotating Art Gallery is at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
Posted inConnections
Community meals
LOCKE MILLS — Locke Mills Union Church, Route 26, will host a breakfast of Belgium waffles, shortcake, homemade doughnuts and pies from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13. There will be strawberries for sale as well. — DURHAM — There will be a bean supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the […]
Posted inOpinion, Our View
It’s just easier for the Mechanic Falls Council to ignore rules
Mechanic Falls Town Manager Zakk Maher either has already been fired or will most certainly be fired. It’s tough to really know what his status is because municipal and state rules have not been — and are not being — followed. It’s like the Town Council views rules set forth in its own charter and […]