To the Editor: Under Federal Statutes and Maine law, video service providers in Maine have an obligation to support community access television stations. Called Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) cable channels, they are supported under the terms of franchise agreements between the video service providers and the communities served. PEG stations are often the only […]
2021
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Treat Memorial Library
New arrivals at Treat Memorial Library include The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, the young adult fantasy The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna, and the picture book Ambitious Girl by Meena Harris. For more recommendations, tune in Saturday, April 10 and Saturday, April 24 at noon for Bonkers for Books on our Facebook page. We […]
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This story will have you believing in love
The end of this month marks my eighth anniversary of the onset of a severe health crisis. During my two-week stay in the hospital, one in the ICU and one on the medical-surgical floor, I tried to make the best of my circumstances. Due to construction at the hospital, there were no private rooms. So […]
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A legislative milestone?
On March 17 Governor Mills signed into law a bill which will require the legislature to evaluate the racial impact of pending legislation. Our governor thanked Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross (D-Portland) for proposing the bill. “Understanding the impact of legislation on Maine’s historically disadvantaged populations,” Mills declared, “is important work as we […]
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Libra: Focus on fitness, health and spending energetic time with the people you love
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Brugel, 43; Alyson Hannigan, 47; Jim Parsons, 48; Louie Anderson, 68. Happy Birthday: Take control of your life. You’ll encounter opportunities that will take you in a new and exciting direction. Pool all your resources and leave nothing to chance. Doors will open that have been closed in the […]
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Historic clothing collection now online
REGION — Maine Historical Society (MHS) has launched a new digital portal that gives public access to its significant collection of historic clothing, made possible in part by a $134,184 grant in 2018 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The “Museums for America: Collections Stewardship” grant (MA-30-18-0288-18) supported the initiative to improve […]
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Course on Vietnam War offered
REGION — Vietnam and America: History and Legacy. $45 on Zoom. Instructed by Thomas Kane. America’s war in Vietnam was a catastrophe for many countries which continues to shape the political world we live in. Despite its importance, it remains frequently misunderstood. This class explores the history of the Vietnam-America War and invites discussion on […]
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Teen confides in stepmom, but swears her to secrecy
DEAR ABBY: My beautiful 17-year-old stepdaughter, “Amelia,” recently became sexually active. She’s in a “serious” relationship with the boy she had sex with. They have been together for six months, and from what she’s told me, they both gave each other their virginity and protection was used. She has not disclosed this to her parents. […]
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North Livermore Baptist Church
NORTH LIVERMORE — At the North Livermore Baptist Church March 21 service the congregation was welcomed in by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Call to Worship was read and the Invocation/Lord’s Prayer was recited. The hymns that were sung was “At Calvary”, “Since I Have Been Redeemed”, “It is […]