East Otisfield Free Baptist Church to resume services OTISFIELD — The East Otisfield Free Baptist Church will resume weekly services at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 7. The service will be held in compliance with the rules set forth by the state. Wearing a mask or other face covering will be mandatory, as will social distancing.
June 2020
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Well Done news to run June 3
PLYMOUTH, New Hampshire — Several area students have been named to the Plymouth State University dean’s list for the spring semester. To be named, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.69 during the spring semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester. Named were: Marcelo […]
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St. Vincent de Paul Society awards scholarships
LEWISTON — The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Prince of Peace Parish awarded scholarships to three area students graduating this year. They are: Shelby Varney, the daughter of Dulsie and Troy Varney of Turner, attended Leavitt Area High School and was a member of the National Society. She was goalkeeper for the varsity soccer […]
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The Latest: Tourist towns balance fear, survival in make-or-break summer
This is a roundup of the latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. CANNON BEACH, Ore. — As the coronavirus raced across America, this quaint seaside town did what would normally be unthinkable for a tourist destination. Spooked by a deluge of visitors, the tiny Oregon community shooed people from […]
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‘Virtual Fit Fest’ to kick off at Saint Dom’s
AUBURN — Thanks to the creativity of Bethany Fox, the physical education teacher at Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn and Lewiston, students, families and staff will have the chance to promote fitness and get some exercise together despite the distance learning in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The event is called ‘SDA Virtual Fit […]
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Livermore ATV trails are open
LIVERMORE — Thanks to some hard working volunteers, the multi-purpose trails in Livermore are now open. Sunday, May 31, a group of more than a dozen volunteers from several ATV clubs repaired the bridges on the trail from Turkey Lane to Butter Hill Road. With some work on the part of club members, they hope […]
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Race and Politics
I give away no secrets when mentioning that the Democratic Party is heavily dependent on the Afro-American vote. This is simple arithmetic. If the Democrats’ usual 90% share of this vote fell to 60% and the turn-out slacks off they have no hope of getting a lock on national power. All political scientists and strategists […]
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Claire’s California Kitchen
Life is all about learning and that includes the study of food, my favorite subject! Every day can be a new and fresh cooking experience if you are open to trying something unfamiliar that may change your perception of family dining. In California the Asian cuisine has thrived for ages and continues to grow and […]
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Essential features for choosing the best jam/jelly pot
Dandelions usher in the jam and jelly making season. Making dandelion jelly is not for the unfocused person. It takes two days and several hours of preparation to make the best batch possible. So if one is going to put that much effort into making this or any jam or jelly, having the right tools […]
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Young playwright contest opens
BANGOR — Penobscot Theatre Company’s Dramatic Academy is pleased to announce Northern Writes Junior, a playwriting contest for Maine youths ages 4-18. Winning entries will receive full productions via a weekend festival in the spring as part of the Dramatic Academy 20/21 season. No experience is necessary to submit a play. Interested youth are challenged […]