MADRID — Time to get out those clippers, paint brushes and trail saws! There is lots to be done this summer, all ages and abilities are welcome and we could use some help cleaning up the Fly Rod Crosby Trail. Come for a couple of hours or more. We usually end around midday. Trail work […]
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Book Review: First Franco: Albert Beliveau in Law, Politics and Love Book Review
Citizens of Franco-American descent comprise fully one fourth of Maine’s population, the largest share of any state in the country. They have achieved prominence in public life that now straddles both sides of the political divide. Democrats such as Congressman Michael Michaud, Senate President Duke Dutremble and House Speaker John Martin along with Republicans Governor […]
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Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter is still taking extra precautions during these uncertain times. They are doing their part to control the spread of COVID-19 and will be closed to walk-ins and limiting community contact until further notice. Adoptions are still available, by appointment only. Please email your appointment request to [email protected]. This weeks pets are: […]
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Time is running out…
PHILLIPS — There’s still time to get your topical information and materials included in the Phillips Area Community Center, (P.A.C.C.) Time Capsule. The Time Capsule, is a place for remembering a generation that lived through Covid-19, record unemployment and record highs in the stock market, and passing those memories down to future generations. This can […]
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UMA offers two new degrees for aspiring teachers
AUGUSTA — Bachelor of Science Degrees in Elementary and Secondary Education are now available at UMA’s Augusta and Bangor Campuses, Eight UMA Centers including Lewiston and Rumford, and Online. Beginning spring 2021, the University of Maine at Augusta’s (UMA) Education Program began offering two new Bachelor of Science degree opportunities for individuals seeking a career […]
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The Boy’s War – youngest Maine veteran
James Edwin Powell II June 30, 1850 – June 29, 1929 This Maine veteran was “hands down” the youngest of all Pine Tree Staters to have done service or become embroiled in the Civil War, being at the time age ten. However, he accompanied his father during the elder Powell’s service during the Mexican War, […]
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4-H summer learning series kicks off June 14
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series June 14–Aug. 20 with over 50 workshops open to all youth ages 5–18. “UMaine Extension 4-H Summer Learning Series,” to be offered in two parts, includes learning tracks in arts and crafts, food and nutrition, STEM, marine science and […]
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Aries: Make contact with those who can offer good advice
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Breanna Yde, 18; Shia LaBeouf, 35; Peter Dinklage, 52; Hugh Laurie, 62. Happy Birthday: Do things your way this year. Refuse to let someone step in and take over. Have a plan in mind and a schedule in place. Leave nothing to chance or open for criticism. Use your intelligence […]
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Friend prefers telling tall tales over the truth
DEAR ABBY: Twenty years ago, I reconnected with a childhood friend. When we were in high school together, she used to love telling stories, not all of them true. Most were harmless and cast her as the center of an interesting adventure. After graduation, I headed off to college, she started a job and we […]
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Sports on TV: Friday, June 11, 2021
Friday, June 11 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL 2 a.m. (Saturday) FS2 — AFL: Gold Coast at Fremantle COLLEGE BASEBALL 12 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: East Carolina at Vanderbilt, Super Regional, Game 1 3 p.m. ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: Stanford at Texas Tech, Super Regional, Game 1 […]