Instead of serving as an obstacle to protesters’ message, the wall had become the message.
June 2020
Posted inNation / World
States are wrestling on their own with how to expand testing, with little guidance from Trump administration
The wide range of approaches across the country comes as the federal government has offered little guidance on the best way to test a broad swath of the population
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Todd Finn: Let’s work toward brighter days ahead
Recent events involving the killing of black and brown people in America have sparked conversation, debate, protest, and even rioting. I am deeply saddened to see the pain and anger of so many people manifesting itself in destructive actions and violence. However, defacing monuments and protesting in the streets pales in comparison to the pain […]
Posted inConnections
Progress Center taking part in summer food program
NORWAY — The Progress Center is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all children free. Meals will be delivered to take home on a first-come, first-serve basis at the sites and times as follows: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 15 to Aug. 19 Norway Family Apartments, 63 Cottage […]
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Poetry contest winners announced
FARMINGTON — Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset counties, in collaboration with the Farmington Public Library, announce the winners of the Tenth Annual Literacy Volunteers Poetry Contest. All first place winners will receive $25; second place winners receive two movie tickets; third place winners receive 5 Literacy Bucks. All winning poems are published on the […]
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Lovell Historical Society to give back through raffle
LOVELL — The Lovell Historical Society has been fortunate to have the support of many local businesses. The businesses have donated auction items and gift certificates for fundraising, and the society decided it would be a good time to thank them. In order to help small businesses and Lovell families in need, the society is […]
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The Latest: In states across the U.S., coronavirus cases still on rise
The latest on coronavirus from around the U.S. and the world. When Gov. Doug Ducey allowed Arizona’s stay-at-home order to expire on May 15, 340 patients were in intensive care units statewide due to the novel coronavirus – the largest number since the beginning of the pandemic. Public health experts at the University of Arizona […]
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Black Lives Matter protest in Bethel draws big crowd
Hundreds gather, march and kneel in peaceful assembly.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Claire’s California Kitchen
This has been a very upsetting week for our country. No matter how we feel about what is going on in our society, a life has been taken in a brutal manner and we all have a responsibility to see that this never happens again. I have said it before; each of us in our […]
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A short history of the Maslin pan
In my previous column, I went through the things I thought were most important to look for in a jam and jelly pan. Somewhere, if you’re serious about marmalade, jam, and preserves, you’ll find just the right Maslin pan for you, whether top of the line, bare minimum, or somewhere in between. Maslin pan? What […]