To the Editor: I just want to shout out to Telstar and this community for supporting our Seniors and doing an absolutely fantastic job with Graduation week, despite all challenges, hoops and guidelines that needed or were suggested to be followed! Graduating a child, even our third now, doesn’t get easier; it is a childhood […]
June 2020
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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
To the Editor: Dear Members of the Gould Community: As the Head of School, I know too well the letter I am supposed to write. Stating Gould’s position that we stand with, and in support of, the families and friends of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, our fellow human beings who were senselessly […]
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The threat from China
To the Editor: The corona virus released on the world by communist China during the December 2019 and January 2020 time frame has caused the biggest and most dangerous pandemic to be endured by just about everyone now alive anywhere in the world today. Not only that, but the communist Chinese have also been financially […]
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Highlights of Gould Academy’s 184th Commencement
BETHEL — Gould Academy presented diplomas last Saturday to 54 seniors at its 184th commencement exercises on a beautiful sunny day in Bethel, except the bagpipes were recorded and so were the speeches — and everyone was watching from somewhere else. “While all classes face unique challenges along the way, your class was faced with […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Little Newton is a charmer. While the other dogs are barking or jumping to get attention Newton quietly sits on his hind legs begging to be seen. Newton is a four year old, Shih Tzu mix breed dog. His handler describes him as a teddy bear. He is very soft and he likes to […]
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Healthy cooking for the whole family
Holly Stuhr is a Community Nutrition Educator for Healthy Oxford Hills. Contact her to learn about upcoming cooking classes for the whole family. [email protected] Salmon, Broccoli Grain Bowl Serve this at room temperature or chilled. This grain bowl is packed with protein, whole grains and FLAVOR! Serves 4 4 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 1teaspoon […]
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Movie Review: Uncut Gems
NOTE: I am reviewing this film because it had the highest domestic box office ($50 million) of any film in my cable provider’s “New and Popular” On Demand section that I have not yet reviewed. The masks of Michael Myers and Ghostface scared me to death as a kid. I would spend hours at night […]
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Criminal Justice
To the Editor: The Maine criminal justice community, which includes the Maine Chiefs of Police Association, the Maine Sheriffs Association, the Maine Prosecutors Association, and the Maine Department of Public Safety, stand united with Maine people in mourning the senseless and unjust death of George Floyd. Together, we condemn the actions of those law enforcement […]
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Blastow for House
To the Editor: Jen Blastow is running for Maine House (#72) representing Mechanic Falls, Otisfield, and Oxford. A native Mainer who has lived in Otisfield for 25 years, Jen is a nurse practitioner, mother of two, spouse, marathoner and active community member. She demonstrates lots of energy and now wants to continue within our communities. […]
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UMF announces a call to artists
FARMINGTON —The University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center invites artists to submit their work for consideration in the upcoming premiere online exhibition: “Detour.” This unique online exhibition will be on display June 25-July 23, 2020. All submissions are due by midnight on June 17, 2020. Artists may submit up to five works. […]