SOUTH PARIS —Need to order your fall bulbs? Want to try a new Amaryllis this winter? Interested in supporting McLaughlin Garden and Homestead? You can do it ALL with Brent and Becky’s BLOOMIN’ BUCKS program. It’s really easy, just follow these three steps: Follow this link to the BLOOMIN’ BUCKS webpage: www.bloominbucks.com Select (or start typing) McLaughlin […]
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Awards presented to SAD 17 staff, community
PARIS — School Administrative District 17 administrators, teachers and staff kicked off the new school year Monday, Aug. 26, with recognitions and awards at the annual opening day ceremonies. Yesterday was the first day of school for most students. Students in grades 8 and 10-12 started today. Josie and Madilyn Mains led the group in […]
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Work to begin on Riverside Cemetery in September
Work to fix and correct the fallen stones at the cemetery off of Maple Street in Paris will be done on September 19 and September 21.
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Essentials of College planning workshops offered
PARIS — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free workshops entitled Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over at the following times and locations: • Paris UMA Center, 232 Main Street, Monday, September 23, at 10 and 11:30 a.m. To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703, or visit us on […]
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The ‘Common’ Northern Grackle
Does anyone remember the days when the arrival of thousands of blackbirds announced that spring was on the way? As a child I recall the bare deciduous trees around my grandparents’ farm were peppered with redwings, cowbirds, starlings and grackles. Most farming people disliked these birds because grackles especially loved to eat grains and corn. […]
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Pie and history at Norlands
LIVERMORE — Bring your kids, family or your friends to Norlands for a sweet start to the fall season. Enjoy a slice of pie with a side of history! This 9th annual fundraiser for Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore takes place on Saturday, September 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Against a backdrop of […]
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BMUMC sermon series offered
BOLSTERS MILLS — The September Sermon Series will be based on Adam Hamilton’s book Simon Peter “Flawed but Faithful Disciple” The series will end on October 6. In October the sermon series will be based on the lectionary. In November the series will be based on Diana Bulter Bass book “Grateful” The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks. Through […]
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What I’ve learned/ Edward Jones
In 1838, a scruffy 14-year-old boy named Edward Jones sneaked into Buckingham Palace and stole a pair of Queen Victoria’s underwear. Edward entered through an unfastened window and wandered around in the many-roomed building. He had smeared himself with bear grease and soot and had the appearance of a chimney sweep, so aroused little notice. […]
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Chalked messages of encouragement welcome Rowe students
NORWAY — When students returned to Guy E. Rowe Elementary School Wednesday, Aug. 28, they were greeted with messages of encouragement and inspiration written on the sidewalks in colorful chalk. Schools across the country host “Chalk the Walk” events in which members of the community write messages on the sidewalks for the first day of […]