WEST PARIS – West Paris Public Library will host ‘Community Knitting for All Ages’, a free three-week beginner/intermediate instructional series for all ages beginning Saturday, September 9. We proudly welcome local artist Donna Marshall of West Paris as our facilitator. As a teen, she learned to knit and crochet and fell in love with both. […]
September 2023
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Kids’ Book Review: ‘The Elephant Girl’
The Elephant Girl by James Patterson and Ellen Banda-Aaku In 2022, The Elephant Girl was nominated for The Best Middle School and Children’s Book of the Year by Goodreads. Inspired by true events, best-selling author, James Patterson, and award-winning author, Ellen Banda-Aaku, who has lived, studied, and worked in Ghana, Zambia, and South Africa give […]
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Dean’s List
Simmons University BOSTON — The following local students were named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University in Boston. • Sophie Duane-Leavitt, Fryeburg • Sinead Lounsbury, Fryeburg To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours […]
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Movie Review: ‘Gran Turismo’
Like its main character, “Gran Turismo” fights hard to overcome the stigma of its association with a video game. Video game movies have taken some big steps lately, both creatively and commercially, with efforts like the “Sonic the Hedgehog” series and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” though the genre still lacks that one ceiling-shattering creative […]
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September services at First Universalist
WEST PARIS — Welcome back after the summer break; we are excited about the interesting and uplifting worship services to start the church year. Music is performed by Tom Coolidge. Refreshments following the service. All are welcome. September 10, “The Rainbow that follows the Flood” led by Cynthia Reedy. In recognition of the water communion, […]
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Sign up for classes
BRIDGTON — Ten classes will be offered in person at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Road (Rte 93), Bridgton, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. from Sept 19 through Oct 13. Masks are optional. This is a new location for classes, and a new name for the group – it […]
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Do You Like to Sing? Come Join the LRCC
BRIDGTON — If you love to sing and want to make beautiful music with fellow choral music lovers, please join the members of the Lake Region Community Chorus for our 2023 Winter Session. This exciting singing group is made up of about 55 members from 12 surrounding towns in the Lake Region. We are looking […]
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Hebron society hears of rattlesnake extermination
HEBRON — Michael Davis of the Bridgton Historical Society will describe this story. Though Maine is now the only state in the continental US without native venomous snakes, it didn’t used to be that way, and the eradication of the timber rattlesnake here is the product of a widespread and determined effort by our forefathers […]
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‘Dinner on the Bridge’ is back!
BERLIN — On Sunday, September 10, St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts will be, once again, hosting the beautiful dinner on the bridge! Catered by Roland Riendeau and his team from Jericho Deli, this unique fundraising dinner will awaken all of your senses as you taste a delicious meal, get a terrific view of […]
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This n That
Rabies NORWAY — Responsible Pet Care is holding a rabies vaccination and microchipping clinic at Norway Fire Station on Saturday, September 9. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the clinic will end at 11 a.m. $20 for rabies and $25 for microchipping. For more information, call Responsible Pet Care at 743-8679. Club meeting NORWAY — […]