Recently, a reader wrote me about a problem with a woodpecker. A Downy Woodpecker was drilling holes in her house. Understandably, she was looking for any suggestions for stopping the damage. Luckily, this woodpecker moved on, but her question had me do a bit of research. Here is what I learned about why woodpeckers peck: […]
2021
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Oxford Hills Middle School Honor Roll
PARIS — The following students made the Honors and High Honors lists at Oxford Hills Middle School for Quarter 1. High Honors, Grade 8: William S. Abbott, Emiliani E. Acosta Heredia, Aiden G. Baker, Atalie C. Campbell, Lauren E. Dorr, Antonella M. Gilbert, Anya J. Hodgdon, Colby G. Komulainen, Allison R. Langelier, Hailey L. Lussier, […]
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First Universalist December services
WEST PARIS — ‘Tis the season to settle in, connect with friends and family, perhaps ponder the year past, and what might be ahead. It sometimes helps to join with others in these times. All are welcome to attend the First Universalist Church of West Paris, Sundays at 9 a.m. For the present time, we […]
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Upcoming 4-H offerings
STATE — A new, statewide 4-H Dog SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club will be starting in January! This club will meet virtually over zoom and will focus on all things dog. This short-term club is open to anyone (humans) in the state of Maine ages 9-18. A dog is NOT required to participate. The club will […]
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USPS introduces Pen Pal Project
USA — The U.S. Postal Service is working with WeAreTeachers to introduce The USPS Pen Pal Project, a free educational program for students in grades three to five, this 2021-2022 school year. The USPS Pen Pal Project will provide 25,000 classrooms across the country the opportunity to partner with matched classes to write 1 million […]
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USPS introduces Pen Pal Project
USA — The U.S. Postal Service is working with WeAreTeachers to introduce The USPS Pen Pal Project, a free educational program for students in grades three to five, this 2021-2022 school year. The USPS Pen Pal Project will provide 25,000 classrooms across the country the opportunity to partner with matched classes to write 1 million […]
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Tri-Town Optimist Club
REGION — The Mechanic Falls, Minot, and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club is proud to announce its RSU 16 Student of the Month recipient for December, Leksi Langevin. Leksi, a sixth-grader from Minot Consolidated School, is described by her teacher as a student who consistently holds herself to a high standard. She always comes to school […]
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Candlelight Concert slated
FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Academy Band and Chorus will present the annual Candlelight Concert on Sunday, December 12 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. As always, this is a free community event, but reservations are required to attend due to limited seating. Visit www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac to make reservations, or […]
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This ‘n That
Reindeer Games PARIS — The Paris Public Library and the Seneca Club invite children of all ages to enjoy “Reindeer Games” at the Deering Memorial Community Center on Saturday, December 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Participants will be able to stop by anytime during those five hours to play the holiday-themed games of […]
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Props to local brewers
To the Editor: I would like to give Steam Mill Brewing and Sunday River Brewing Company a lot of credit for how they have both come so far in Maine’s brewing culture. I would like to do this because Maine has more breweries than any other state in the country and the brewing scene has […]