TURNER – Richard (Dick) Thibodeau Sr., of Turner, Maine. Our family and community lost a beloved member, Dick Thibodeau, on Sunday, …
2020
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Madeliene Carpentier Bilodeau
AUBURN – Madeliene Carpentier Bilodeau, 96, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, two days before her 97th birthday …
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Witness says monolith in Utah desert was toppled by men who said ‘leave no trace’
A Colorado photographer says four men broke down the structure into pieces, loaded it into a wheelbarrow and left.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 2
100 Years Ago: 1920 The 1924 Literary Society is to present “The Courtship of Miles Standish” in the Lewiston High school Assembly Hall at eight o’clock the evenings of Dec. 16-17. The cast is working hard at rehearsals under the direction of their English teacher, Miss Helen, McGraw. Beatrice Libby will be the accompanist for […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Speak the truth, and you will avoid a misunderstanding
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aaron Rodgers, 37; Britney Spears, 39; Monica Seles, 47; Rena Sofer, 52. Happy Birthday: Carefully choose who you associate with. Align yourself with people who feel as passionate as you do about your beliefs and goals. Look for alternative ways to protect against illness and injury. Be part of the […]
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Drive-by spaghetti dinner in Poland; Christmas Fair in a Bag in Bethel
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Poland Football Boosters is having a drive-thru benefit Spaghetti Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Excelsior Grange Hall at 446 Harris Hill Road in Poland. The cost is $8 per person or $25 for a family of four. Come on by and get a great spaghetti and meatball […]
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Area residents take part in AmeriCorps service
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is celebrating the accomplishments of 20 members who are completing their term of AmeriCorps service despite the COVID-19 pandemic. MCC service members volunteered for over 25,650 hours, accomplishing MCC’s mission to “Accomplish Conservation Initiatives that Inspire People and Enhance Communities.” Area […]
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Santa to appear at Oxford County Shrine Feztival of Trees
NEWRY — The Kora Shriners of Oxford County will hold the Oxford County Shrine Club Feztival of Trees at the Jordan Hotel Sunday River from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 14. New this year, Santa will be available […]
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Lewiston getting in the Christmas spirit with Santa visit, decorations
LEWISTON — The City of Lewiston is planning two holiday festivities during December. A “Virtual Live Broadcast with Santa Claus” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. Watch Santa “Live” at lewistonmaine.gov/youtube. The city is also hosting a “We Look Festive” Lewiston Showcase. While relaxing in his chair from the North Pole, Santa […]
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Glover named trustee emeritus after 45 years of service to library
SOUTH PARIS — The Paris Public Library Board of Trustees recently recognized retiring board member Raymond Glover for his 45 years of service on the board by making him a trustee emeritus. For many years, Glover has been vice president of the Paris Public Library Association and has been the corporate registered agent with the […]