The spring-like weather in northern New England is fleeting
2019
House panel votes to send Russia transcripts to Mueller
The House Intelligence Committee has voted to send more than 50 interview transcripts from its now-closed Russia investigation to special counsel Robert Mueller
State winner of scholarship program to be chosen at CLT
AUBURN — The Distinguished Young Women of Maine scholarship program will choose its 2019 representative Saturday, Feb. 16, at Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy St. The state winner will receive a college scholarship of $1,000 and represent Maine at events throughout the state and receive a two-week, all-expense-paid trip to the national finals in Mobile, […]
John Christie Heritage Classic set for Feb. 16
KINGFIELD — The Ski Museum of Maine has scheduled its fundraiser, The John Christie Heritage Classic, for Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Sugarloaf Inn. Formerly known as The Heritage Classic Auction, this newly named and organized event will include a silent auction from noon to 4:45 p.m, an historical/entertainment program, “Early Sugarloaf Nightlife,” followed by a […]
Student speaking on Sons of Union Veterans
HARRISON — Lake Region High School senior Liam Opie will speak on the history of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St. The U.S. Army reservist is a member of Joshua Chamberlain Camp 69 of the Sons of Union Veterans […]
Maine Veterans' Home donates to Oxford Hills Food Pantry
The staff at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris recently collected canned soup and crackers for the Oxford Hills Food Pantry in Norway, which advised there was a need for the items. The collection was spearheaded by the Community Involvement Committee at the facility on High Street. From left are staff members Steve Moore, Chantal […]
APL releases kids' February events schedule
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced children’s events for February. The library will be closed Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents Day. Sprouts — 10 to 10:50 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 9, and 23, in the Children’s Room. It is for newborns to 36 months and their caregivers. Heather will lead in songs, […]
Planned House testimony from Trump’s former lawyer postponed
In a brief statement, the House Intelligence Committee said the interview would be moved to Feb. 28.
Boys’ basketball: Phoenix snap out of it, dismiss Greyhounds
The Spruce Mountain boys’ basketball team was able to pull out a 64-45 victory over the Lisbon Greyhounds before a noisy crowd at The Nest Monday, Feb. 4.
How home security cameras are opening the door to privacy invasion
Ding-dong, your doorbell is looking a bit creepy. Ring video doorbells, Nest Hello and other connected security cameras are the fastest-growing home improvement gadgets since garage door openers. These cameras, often built into buzzers, alert your phone when someone is at your door and save footage online. Mine has helped me get deliveries and catch […]