To the Editor: What are we doing? I have never been more concerned about the direction our nation and community is going. We have reached the point where people are being silenced, shamed, and even fired for having a differing point of view. There are those pushing to defund police (law enforcement) while at the […]
July 2020
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Blood drive thanks
To the Editor: The need for blood never takes a day off, not for a holiday, the perfect beach day, or even a pandemic… The Parrot Head Club of Maine would like to thank the Bethel Inn Resort for generously providing the Conference Center for our annual July Blood Drive. The Conference center is a […]
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Thank you, Marcel Polak
To the Editor: I want to take this moment to publicly thank Marcel Polak for his 29 years of service to the Town of Woodstock and the SAD 44 School District as a school board member. In addition, he was chairman for two one-year terms. Marcel has always had a steady hand and reflected on […]
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Education: Pandemic agenda
The Maine Sunday Telegram of 19 July gave teachers front page coverage. Rightly. They do a hard and vital job. And it’s now harder. It’s hard work becoming a teacher. Time and money and effort; education, training, practice; periodic updating. It also requires dedication and caring; without those, why not choose some other profession? Teachers […]
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Mahoosuc Bird Notes — Eastern Wood-Pewee
As summer wears on and temperatures go up, there’s a bird I listen for in the deep forest in our area – the Eastern Wood-Pewee. (Photo by Andy Reago and Chrissy McClarren.) This flycatcher spends its winters in South America but comes here for our protein – our bugs! Like many other flycatchers this […]
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GOP taps Millett in House District 71
STATE — Republicans have selected Representative Sawin Millett of Waterford as their pick to represent House District 71 – Norway, Sweden, Waterford and West Paris – in what many believe will be the most challenging legislature in a generation. Millett, a veteran lawmaker and commissioner under two Republican governors, currently serves on the influential Appropriations […]
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Give back when you get outside
NORWAY — In response to COVID-19 driven increases in food insecurity and interest in outdoor recreation, the Maine West initiative is challenging people across the Oxford Hills, greater Bethel, and the River Valley areas to earn cash rewards for local food pantries by completing 300 outdoor adventures. People can now sign up for the Second […]
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WMAG fundraisers slated
NORWAY — In 2019, the WMAG was honored with two generous gifts from our supporters. The art collection of Larry and Lisa Ketner, featuring prize winning works by local painters, and photographs by Chris and Carol Jurack were all donated to support the arts in Western Maine. These beautiful works will be available to purchase […]