BETHEL — The Telstar Middle school Nordic team is on its way to a great season after a rocky start both literally, lack of snow, and figuratively, they are working with their third coach. The team of eight, embodies the Telstar motto of R.A.P.: Respect for the coaches, community, administration, and parents working diligently to […]
January 2023
Energy Matters: Solar and farming – yes, they’re dating!
There is a new, budding romance on the Energy Transition horizon – one between photovoltaics (solar panels) and agriculture (both crops and livestock). It’s further along in some other countries than in the U.S. – some foreign “Agri-voltaic” couples appear to be well on their way to a long-term commitment that could soon bear abundant […]
Telstar Middle School Alpine Team
BETHEL — TSMS’s first race of the season, at Saddleback, was an impressive one. Silas Wills led the team with an impressive second run to win the boy’s GS. Rowan Theriault had a strong showing in 13th. On the Girl’s side, Kendal Duchart skied to 4th place just 1 second from the top spot. The […]
Do you have room in your heart?
My name is Jazz, I came from a shelter in NY where my owner surrendered me after 10 years together. That transition was very hard on me; I was angry that I was no longer with my human in the home I always knew. Because of my behavior, I was placed on NYC’s shelter emergency […]
SeniorsPlus February class offerings
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in February. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For more information or to register, call 207-795-4010 or visit seniorsplus.org. SeniorsPlus is pleased […]
Grant proposals invited from county nonprofits
STATE — Nonprofit organizations in Oxford County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Community Building Grant Program. The grant program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. Last year nine Oxford County nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $59,278. The Community Building Grant Program supports efforts […]
County educators eligible for UMaine scholarship
COUNTY — The University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development has opened a new round of applications for the Susan Hathaway Glines Scholarship for educators who live and work in Oxford County and are interested in pursuing graduate studies. Established in 2019 with a generous donation to the University of Maine Foundation, the […]
Sports on TV: Thursday, January 26, 2023
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, January 26 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 5 p.m. CBSSN — St. Francis (N.Y.) at Wagner 7 p.m. CBSSN — Middle Tennessee at FAU ESPN2 — SMU at Memphis ESPNEWS — SIU-Edwardsville at Tennessee Tech ESPNU — Longwood at Radford FS1 — Iowa at Michigan St. […]
Castleton University names Poland student to dean’s list
CASTLETON, Vt. — Grady Hawkes of Poland was recently named to the Castleton University dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year. To qualify, students must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5. Check out other upcoming area events!
Obituary: Irene Yvonne Boisvert
LEWISTON – Irene Yvonne (Deslauriers) Boisvert, 98, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2023, at VITAS Healthcare and Hospice …