Grove City GROVE CITY, PA — Kaylynn Johnson, a Psychology-BS major at Grove City College from Otisfield, has been named to the Dean’s List with High Distinction for the Spring 2022 semester. Kaylynn is a 2021 graduate of Homeschool and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Johnson (Charity) from Otisfield, ME. Students eligible […]
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College planning sessions offered
AREA — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held on the following dates and times: Virtual: Monday, June 27 at 9 & 10 a.m. Wednesday, […]
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Healthy Cooking
Spring Tabbouleh Spring up a summertime favorite with spring peas and fresh asparagus! Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, uncooked 1 1/2 cup water Pinch salt 1 bunch asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces 2 cups shelled fresh English peas or substitute shelled edamame, radishes, cucumber, snow peas, or even spring greens 3 scallions – thinly […]
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Rhubarb Festival is June 4
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris will hold its annual Everything Rhubarb Festival Saturday, June 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church, 208 Main Street, W. Paris. The Rhubarb Festival is one of the church’s traditional events, organized by the church and Goodwill Fellowship. The festival features everything […]
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Movie Review/’Downton Abbey’
It might not be the epitome of blockbuster entertainment, but I do understand the appeal of “Downton Abbey.” The British television series, which ran from 2010-2015, is recognized as the most acclaimed “international” series in Emmy history. And of course, it developed a fandom based on its impeccable 1920’s costumes and sets, as well as […]
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What I’ve learned
I grew up in a small town in Oklahoma. All the kids I knew were Okies, just like me. I didn’t have a mean bone in my body, but like many an awkward lad, wanted desperately to fit in. When I was 16, a few guys and girls were standing together, waiting for the bell […]
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Iris Society plans show
AREA — The Maine Iris Society will host its 42nd Annual Median Iris & Spring Flower Show at the Auburn Middle School on Saturday, June 4 from 1:30 – 4 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Iris enthusiasts, gardeners, and volunteers from Maine and New Hampshire will arrive early that morning to […]
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Many thanks for Boy Scout success
To the Editor: I would like to thank Walmart for allowing Boy Scout Troop 130 to hold a Pack-the-Tent food drive at their store in Oxford on May 21. The boys were able to collect a bountiful amount of food and $1,150.03 from our very generous community. The Oxford Hills Food Pantry was very pleased […]
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Norway Family Fishing Festival
NORWAY — The 7th Annual Norway Family Fishing Festival will be held this Saturday, June 4 from 8-11 a.m. at Butters Park, located at the corner of Main Street and Water Street in Norway. This family educational day was created to teach children aged 16 and under how to fish or improve their fishing skills. […]
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To the Editor: Who would believe how far we’d fall in this short time? We went from John Wayne’s ‘True Grit’, to Don Knotts’ ‘Shakiest Gun in the West’. From prosperity, to calamity. Robustness…to near hopelessness. We need to right this ship. This experiment has blown up in our faces. It’s like 8th grade chemistry […]