Thrift Store JAY — The Thrift Store at St Rose of Lima Parish hall will take place on Nov. 21 at 1 Church St in Jay, with special hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are three new rooms and furniture. The purchases support community outreach programs. In conjunction with the Thrift Store, the […]
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Mt Blue Cross Country team – teammates and opponents
FARMINGTON — While Cross Country runners throughout the KVAC and the state of Maine trained with their teammates, then raced against opposing teams in meets, the Mt. Blue High School Cross-Country team trained with their teammates and then “raced” against them in several time trials and intrasquad “meets” this fall. In September the RSU #9 […]
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Skoolhouse Variety COVID-free, open
To the Editor: Open letter to our customers; Skoolhouse Variety staff has tested negative for the Corona Virus and is now opening back up. However, Lila Haynes tested positive and was notified the morning of the 17th and now has to remain quarantined 10 days prior to another COVID test. Lila and Brian’s children have […]
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Decorating with Maine evergreens workshop offered
REGION — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County’s 4-H Program is offering a virtual workshop for youth on Decorating Maine Evergreens. Alyssa Andrews, the Natural Resource Steward with Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust will be sharing some tricks for identifying evergreens in the Maine woods, which species work well, and how to harvest with minimal damage […]
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Advantage Insurance donates to schools
REGION — Advantage Insurance partnered with Allstate Insurance to donate hand sanitizer to local schools. Becky Dolloff, Office Manager, visited Dirigo Elementary, Rumford Elementary and Meroby Elementary to deliver the sanitizers for distribution to the children. The small, refillable bottles are just the right size to keep at the children’s desks. The schools were very […]
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Skoolhouse Variety impacted by COVID-19
The Weld store closed Thursday, Nov. 12, after a staff member’s spouse tested positive for the coronavirus, but reopened Tuesday.
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Four medical marijuana cultivators granted licenses in Wilton
The Select Board also discussed buying a new generator for the fire department and road work scheduled for 2021.
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Wilton seeks to remove marijuana license limits
The Planning Board is proposing a number of changes to the town’s marijuana ordinance.
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On this date in Maine history: Nov. 20
Nov. 20, 1652: Stamping out a 3-year-old effort to form an independent English province of Maine, Massachusetts Bay Colony authorities convince 41 residents of Kittery to submit unconditionally to Massachusetts. A few days later, they exact a similar pledge of loyalty from residents of nearby Agamenticus – now the town of York. In doing so, […]
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A backlogged CDC causes prolonged RSU 9 school closure
With two COVID-19 cases at RSU 9 confirmed and a backlogged CDC, select schools will closed for an extended period.