NORWAY — Oxford Federal Credit Union (OFCU) is pleased to announce that they have partnered with McLaughlin Garden & Homestead in Paris to present their Thursday Night in the Garden event series for the summer of 2022. “We are very excited about this opportunity to partner with McLaughlin Garden,” said Lisa Marston, OFCU’s Marketing Director. […]
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Movie Review/’Top Gun: Maverick’
I watched the original “Top Gun” from 1986 to prepare for “Top Gun: Maverick.” The aerial stunt work and action sequences were impressive, but like many 80s movies, it fell into the trap of having a smarmy protagonist in Tom Cruise’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. I was particularly skeezed out by a scene where he blatantly […]
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Rotary happenings
To the Editor: The members of the Rotary Club of Bethel have been keeping busy on many “fronts” in our communities. We are excited to announce the dates for the highly anticipated Annual Rotary Yard Sale, which will be from August 2-7 on the grass lot next to the Gem Theater. Again this year, the […]
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Cancer center receives grant from SMH
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM) recently received a $2,500 grant from Stephens Memorial Hospital to support the Center’s Live Well Program. “This grant is to help fund wellness programs, education, and resources available to individuals in our community who have been impacted by cancer, said Andy Patstone, President, Stephens Memorial […]
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Racial Justice fund seeks applications
STATE — The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce the second round of grants from the Racial Justice Fund. The Foundation will accept applications for grants of up to $10,000 from June 1-15. The grant guidelines and application form can be found online at https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/qxIsfa [Link will be live as of 10 a.m., Wednesday, […]
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Tough questions
To the Editor: One of the little girls who survived the brutal killing of children in Texas last week said she did that by smearing herself with the blood of a still-living child next to her, who didn’t survive. Let’s let that sink in. Then in the light of PTSD, let’s imagine that youngster’s future, […]
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Facts, recipes for strawberries, peas, leafy greens
STATE — Freezing berries in season and making low-sugar homemade jams and jellies are some of the ways to increase access to a year-round supply of local foods, cut back on sugar and reduce grocery bills. University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Kathy Savoie demonstrates techniques for freezing strawberries in an easy-to-follow video, and how […]
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Gallery 302 welcomes new artist
BRIDGTON — Nick Todisco was born and raised in the Green Mountains of Vermont. His parents immigrated to the US from Luogosano, Italy, in the 1950s and lived in Boston before settling in the beautiful city of Burlington. He married his high school sweetheart, and they have two wonderful daughters. The family loves to travel […]
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First Universalist West Paris June services
WEST PARIS — It is that time of year when the church takes its summer break until mid-September. We already have speakers lined up for fall, including Ethan Whitaker, author of a delightful book entitled “One Man’s Journey to See Every Bird in Maine” on September 18 (mark your calendar). Until then, June offers inspiring […]
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Norway Historian briefs Hebron Society
HEBRON — Peter Hammond recently spoke to the Hebron Historical Society on the daily living conditions of Civil War Union soldiers. He covered all aspects of their encampment, including clothing, equipment, food, and medical facilities. Upon enlistment, each soldier was issued just one set of clothing which had to be used continuously in all temperatures […]