To a non-physicist, it seems for all the world that the shade from trees could be transformational for the issue of a heating climate. When we’re walking along a baking hot road in the summer mid-day and suddenly reach a shady stretch sheltered by a towering leafy tree, we think, “Man, it’s like night and […]
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Am. Leg. Auxiliary to host supper
WEST PARIS — On Saturday, July 24, the American Legion Auxiliary Ring McKeen Unit 151 will host a public supper. You may eat in or take out. Location of the Legion Hall is Church Street in West Paris. Please contact Dorene at 207-674-2346 to reserve a meal. The Auxiliary is asking for a $10 donation […]
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Be kind to crustaceans
To the Editor: Boiling lobsters and crabs alive could soon be illegal in the U.K., under landmark legislation that would recognize crustaceans (as well as octopuses) as sentient beings. It is already illegal to plunge fully conscious lobsters into pots of boiling water in New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland, and in Italy, restaurant kitchens must […]
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Advent Christian Camp to hold 132nd annual encampment
MECHANIC FALLS — The 132nd annual camp meeting of The Advent Christian Camp Meeting Association will be held July 18 to 25 at the grounds on Route 121. Organized in 1889, the association’s mission is to preach and teach the Christian doctrine of forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus and His promise of eternal […]
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Auburn church awards couple 2021 Rose Window
The First Universalist Church of Auburn has awarded its 2021 Rose Window honor to Kitsie and Ned Claxton of Auburn, whose efforts have made a significant impact on the health and vibrancy of the church. The recipients are models of Unitarian Universalist principles and have made exceptional contributions to their faith community. Both Kitsie and […]
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Lauren Crosby to perform Gardiner Waterfront Concert
Johnson Hall Free Waterfront Concerts will feature Lauren Crosby at 6 p.m. Friday, July 30. at the Gardiner Landing on Water Street in Gardiner. Hailing from an island in Maine, Crosby’s music is a pure creative expression of the North Atlantic. With hints of smoke and salt, her voice is deeply captivating, yet light with […]
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Obituary: Michael T. Bergeron
BATH – Michael T. Bergeron, 49, of Bath, Maine passed away peacefully in his home on Monday morning, July 12, 2021.
Michael …
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Obituary: Roland W. Brochu
LEWISTON – Roland W. Brochu, 91, recently of Gracelawn Apartments, Auburn, died July 7, 2021 after a brief illness. He was …
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Obituary: Debra L. Whipple
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Debra L. Whipple, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 24, 2021, …
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Obituary: Joseph Richard Normand Cote
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Joseph Richard Normand Cote, 92, of Winter Haven, Fla. passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021 surrounded …