July 2020

by Mark Laflamme July 23, 2020July 20, 2020

AUBURN — Time to check beneath your sofa cushions. It would appear that a national coin shortage is starting to be felt in this area. At some stores, there are signs on doors announcing the problem outright. “The U.S. is currently experiencing a coin shortage,” according to the sign posted at Lowe’s in Auburn. “Please […]

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Paris River Park: Hidden gem of Oxford Hills

July 23, 2020July 20, 2020

The Town of Paris leases the Paris Water District property at 1 Paris Hill Road, on the Little Androscoggin River, for use as an outdoor recreation park. Paddling, picnicking, fishing, wildlife photography, dog walking or just strolling are encouraged! Currently the Paris Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Scavenger Hunt. Items included in […]

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Do you have room in your heart?

July 23, 2020July 20, 2020

Neptune isn’t a far away planet. He isn’t a Roman god of the sea. He is a very sweet, little cat. One year old Neptune has all the qualities you could ask for in a cat. He is very playful. He engages well with anyone that is willing to entice him with a toy […]

Advertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen

Historical Society seeks donations

July 23, 2020July 20, 2020

WEST PARIS — Due to the Covid 19 virus, the West Paris Historical Society has yet to feel safe enough to hold a meeting this year and by the way things are happening it is doubtful that the hall will be open this year.As time marches on, the Society still has monthly obligations is asking […]

Advertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal

Movie Review: First Cow

by Bob Garver July 23, 2020July 20, 2020

There is a debate within the criticism community over whether it is a valid criticism to call a work “boring.” I feel perfectly justified in saying a movie is boring if the goal of the movie is be “exciting” and I find it poorly-paced, witless, or incompetent. The “Machete” movies, for example, are boring to […]

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Minot Historical to open Center Minot Church

July 23, 2020July 20, 2020

MINOT — After announcing the canceling of the annual Sunday’s in August services at The Center Minot Church, The Minot Historical Society has received requests to reconsider the decision. After much consideration the Society will open the church for services the five Sunday’s in August, starting August 2nd. Pastor Frances Lodge has offered to lead […]

Advertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen

Exactly what has Gideon done?

July 23, 2020July 20, 2020

To the Editor: In her most recent TV ad, Sara Gideon looks like the ideal candidate. She is smooth, polished and attractive with poise and a prestigious university education in public policy. She is self-confident and well spoken in the elite establishment parlance of beltway Washington, D.C., even “presidential” by some standards. For all her […]