To the Editor: I am writing in wholehearted support of Jen Blastow’s campaign for House District 72. I have had the pleasure of knowing Ms. Blastow for many years and in many different contexts. The first time I met her was on a long trail run in the mountains of western Maine with a mutual […]
June 2020
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Chicken pie suppers cancelled
HARRISON — Say it isn’t so! No “Famous” Chicken Pie Suppers this summer? It is with deep regret and a saddened heart that the Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church in Harrison has had to make the decision to cancel our monthly Chicken Pie Suppers. Because of the Coronavirus and our concern for the health and safety […]
advertisement
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Drive through lobster roll lunch July 11
NORWAY — The public is invited to a Lobster Roll Lunch at the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St., Norway. Take-out lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu includes Deb and Jane’s famous lobster rolls, chips, brownies (made by Happi Chicks) and a cold drink. $15 per meal. There will […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen
LGBTQ+ SupportME Network launches new website
MAINE — The LGBTQ+ SupportME Network has launched a new website to increase awareness of Maine’s LGBTQ+ youth communities. It provides educational resources, promotes allied organizations and pathways to connect LGBTQ+ youth to broader networks. It helps youth, adults and allies to feel empowered and supported. The site features health promotion programs such as ‘This […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
New books at Norway library
NORWAY — Below is a listing of fiction books available for loan at the Norway Memorial Library: Adler-Olsen, Jussi – Victim 2117 Armstrong, Kelley – Alone in the Wild Berry, Steve – The Warsaw Protocol Bohjalian, Chris – The Red Lotus Bouman, Tom – The Bramble and the Rose Box, C.J. – Long Range Card, […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen
New pastor at West Paris Baptist Church
WEST PARIS — Pastor Mace Wilder and his wife Kortney have been sent to West Paris Baptist from Village Missions. They came in May in the middle of Maine’s Covid 19 Pandemic. Mace graduated from Word of Life Bible Institute in 2016 and began a series of pastoral internships. He joined Village Missions in 2018 […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Do you have room in your heart?
Have you ever felt that if it weren’t for bad luck you would have no luck at all? Here’s a cat that will change all of that. His name is Lucky. Lucky is a robust, five year old cat. He is very playful and will go after a toy with gusto. He is also […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Healthy cooking for the whole family
Early Summer Pasta Primavera This simple pasta dish is a great way to eat spring green vegetables. Make sure to steam the vegetables only until tender, and don’t forget to salt the water, it really brings out the green color. Serves 4 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas 1 lb asparagus, woody ends trimmed […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal
Movie Review: The King of Staten Island
Back in 2015, director Judd Apatow briefly turned comedian Amy Schumer into a movie star with “Trainwreck,” a semiautobiographical film where the protagonist’s actions were fictionalized, but much of the dialogue, situations, and character traits were taken from Schumer’s own life. Now Apatow hopes to find similar success with Pete Davidson in “The King of […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen
UMF invites artists to submit work
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center invites Maine-based solo-artists and small ensembles to submit a demo video of their work for consideration in its new Couch Jam Online Summer Concert Series. Emery’s premiere online concert series will feature a diverse range of musical acts and genres, sharing the spirit of […]