BETHEL — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with Morning Glory Farm in Bethel, plan to offer an on-farm program from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. This 343 Flat Road program is offered on a sliding scale ($0-$15 per family). People are asked to […]
September 2023
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Richard Whiting: ‘Protect Lake Auburn’ campaign reflects well-founded concerns
Contrary to Brad Kowalski’s dizzyingly cynical assertion, the hundreds of Protect Lake Auburn signs that went up around the Twin Cities mean precisely what they say (“Don’t be duped by Auburn political signs,” Aug. 31). Concerns about the water supply for about 40,000 people are well-founded, and not delusions of “old wealthy elites.” As far […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Jimi Cutting: Vote for those working for people, not personal profit
Another election cycle is upon us; who am I going to vote for? Does it even really matter? Should I even bother at all? It’s not like they listen. Some tough things to ponder while we sit at the table, sipping our coffee and trying to figure out how we are going to make X […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Dragon Products owner announces plan to close Thomaston cement plant
The company cited escalating operating and logistical costs for the plant’s closure, which will result in the loss of 65 jobs.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox strike out 17 times in 3-1 loss to Rays
Tampa Bay starter Tyler Glasnow strikes out 14, tying a career high, and the bullpen finishes up in a win over Boston.
Posted inMaine, Oxford Hills
Motorcyclist from Oxford hospitalized after head-on collision in Naples
Investigators say high speed may have been a factor in the two-vehicle collision on Route 114.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Field Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine, Volleyball
High School roundup: Leah Thibodeau’s 3 goals pace Edward Little field hockey to victory
Red Eddies win first game on their new field; Madalyn Sikora tallies a goal and assist in Oak Hill’s victory over Telstar; Gray-New Gloucester volleyball beats Lewiston.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College roundup: UMF soccer teams sweep UMPI
Monmouth Academy graduate Audrey Fletcher nets a goal and two assists for the UMaine-Farmington women; former Edward Little standouts Christian Beliveau and Mohamed Adow help the Beavers win the men’s match. Lakyn Hink helps CMCC women defeat UMaine-Augusta.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon councilors approve bond for bridge repair, hire assistant town manager
A May 2 storm damaged the Burrough Road bridge and the town must replace the temporary bridge the town constructed in its place.