To the Editor: I grew up here, went to college here, and after working construction in Wyoming for 4 years, I decided to move back to Maine. Why? Because everyone who calls this state home, regardless of political affiliation, understands how deeply their community is connected to their environment. I am 27 and work as […]
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Feztival of Trees comes to Sunday River
To the Editor: The Kora Shriners of Oxford County will be holding the Oxford County Shrine Club Feztival of Trees at the Jordan Hotel Sunday River in Newry beginning on Friday, December 11 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 12 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 14 from 8:00 a.m. until […]
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Governor Mills is a hero
To the Editor: Maine Governor, Janet Mills, kept Maine’s COVID infection and death rates the lowest in the nation. That was before President Trump brought his super-spreader campaign events to Maine. Governor Mills personally asked Trump not to come. He came. The virus is now spreading rapidly!! Governor Mills resisted when Republicans in the Legislature […]
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Outdoor recreation vital to economy
To the Editor: Spending time outdoors in Maine’s beautiful wild places is one of the few safe ways to get out of the house these days, with other recreation limited by the COVID-19 pandemic. But our forests, lakes, rivers, and mountains not only provide necessary respite and myriad recreation opportunities, they are also vital to […]
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Backyard Reflections: Winterberry Wonder
Every fall I’m on the lookout for winterberry, a shrub that belongs to the holly family. It grows wild in wet and swampy places. At North Pond there is one astounding bush that is full of so many berries that it’s almost impossible to see the underlying branches even when they’re full of leaves. […]
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Mahoosuc Bird Notes: Mixed winter flocks
The hardy birds that spend winters in Maine rely on a unique set of skills and behaviors to survive. Take, for example, the mixed winter flocks now at your feeders. Birds that normally are highly territorial and compete fiercely for food and nest sites during the spring, change their behavior and can be found […]
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RHC takes additional COVID-19 precautions
RUMFORD — Three team members at Rumford Community Home have tested positive for COVID-19, Central Maine Healthcare officials said Friday. “Our top priority is the safety of the residents, team members and the community,” said Peter J. Wright, FACHE, president of Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital and Central Maine Healthcare’s Long-Term Care Division. “We are taking […]
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USDA local working group to meet
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District (OCSWCD) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invite the public to attend a meeting of the Oxford County USDA Local Working Group on Thursday, December 3, 10 a.m. – Noon through the Zoom Video Teleconferencing program. Meeting Information: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88982009943?pwd=MGZhR2lmaFRQNkM0blJXdHJJYTlidz09 Meeting ID: […]
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Book artist Anna Low at Gallery 302
BRIDGTON — Gallery 302 is very excited to welcome Anna Low as Guest Artist, December 3 – January 3. She is the owner and creator behind Purplebean Bindery, an Auburn business focused on creating unique, durable and inspiring blank journals. She has degrees from Hampshire College, The Paris Photographic Institute, and the School of […]
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First Universalist West Paris December services
WEST PARIS — This time of year for many of us is traditionally a drawing together with family and friends – our community. And, while this season will be different, it can still be very special. We just need to see the goodness in different, creative ways. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. for […]