To the Editor: What a relief it is to hear about campaigns that take aim at price gouging by pharmaceutical companies! It is a long-standing problem that just seems to be getting worse. Many Mainers find it very difficult to afford the medications they need. Their treatment is absolutely necessary to keep them alive but […]
2019
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Puerto Rico puppies arrive
PARIS — Responsible Pet Care Shelter & Adoption is expecting a second group of puppies from Puerto Rico this week. Shelters on the island are readying for hurricane season and flying out as many animals as they can to shelters on the mainland. Puppies can be seen on Facebook and in person at the […]
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Do you like to sing?
NO. BRIDGTON — If you love to sing and want to make a joyful noise with fellow choral music lovers please join the members of the Lake Region Community Chorus for our Winter Session. This exciting singing group is made up of about 55 members from 14 surrounding towns in the Lake. We are […]
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PHOTOS: Welcome back!
Wednesday, Aug. 28 was the first day of school for School Administrative District 17 elementary students.
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What you need to know: Buckfield Board of Selectmen
Buckfield Board of Selectmen August 20 BUCKFIELD — The following action was taken by the Buckfield Board of Selectmen at the Aug. 20 meeting: Joint workshop What happened: Selectmen and members of the Budget Committee held a workshop on next year’s budget process before the regular selectboard meeting. What it means: They agreed to remind […]
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Mahoosuc bird notes: another unusual bird
Valentine Farm Conservation Center (VFCC) is turning into a good place to find interesting birds. This year, migrating shore birds have stopped over in the flooded fields as they headed toward the artic where they nest. Great Horned Owls successfully raised two chicks deep in the woods. Veery and other thrushes have been common […]
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‘Fore’ a Cause Golf scramble registration open
NORWAY — The “Fore a Cause” golf scramble registration is open! Individual golfers and foursomes welcomed. The event is open to the public and is held annually. This year’s benefit scramble is Saturday, Sept. 21, at Norway Country Club. Check-in at Noon Scramble 1-3 p.m. Happy Hour / Awards 3-5 p.m. The event benefits the […]
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First Friday reception slated
NORWAY — Main Street Art Gallery, 426 Main Street in Norway, continues its summer season with a First Friday Reception on September 6 from 5-7 PM. Main Street Gallery exhibits the work of fine artists and artisans living and working in Western Maine. September’s featured artist is Jo Northrop Thomas. Jo works with ripped paper […]
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Dean’s List
MCPHS BOSTON — Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester: Naomi Greenwood is a native of Bridgton, and is pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy. Naomi will graduate in 2021 from the Manchester, New Hampshire campus. […]
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Banned Books Week at library
NORWAY — During the month of September, Norway Memorial Library joins libraries across the United States to celebrate the Freedom to Read in honor of Banned Books Week, September 22-28, 2019. Banned Books Week is annually designated by the American Library Association to recognize books that have been challenged or banned in the United States […]