REGION — 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: March 20 at 9 and 11 a.m. March 2 […]
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What I’ve learned
According to an 1885 law, the holiday celebrating Washington’s birthday is on February 22. But in 1971, the Monday Holiday Law came into effect so that federal workers could have some three-day weekends. This means that though George’s birthday is officially on February 22, we celebrate it on the third Monday. The third Monday in […]
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Guest Column: Electricity rate increase
As most of you already know, energy and fuel prices have increased dramatically over the last several months. This is also true for electricity supply prices, which impact your electricity bill. It’s important to understand that there are two parts to your electricity bill. First, there is electricity delivery, which covers the cost of meters, […]
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Norway library new nonfiction and AV
NORWAY — As of January 2022, the Library has acquired the following: Biography: Gage, Beverly – G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century Harry, Prince, Duke of Sussex – Spare Hendrickson, John – Life on Delay: Making Peace with a Stutter Netanyahu, Benjamin – Bibi: My Story Smith, Patti – A […]
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Thanks to the Town of Woodstock
To the Editor: I am proud of my town. Vern Maxfield and the Town of Woodstock shared a plow truck with the Town of Peru. The Town of Peru had a devastating fire on Thursday night, January 26. It destroyed the highway department building and trucks. As you know, winter weather doesn’t wait. So Vern […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Valentine’s Day may be over but it’s not too late to find the love of your life! Enter George. Tall, dark, handsome … and who doesn’t love a black Lab? George is one year old, and he and his brother found themselves homeless at the beginning of this year. George is a happy, good-natured, and […]
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Bridgton, Rumford Hospitals shine in performance index
BRIDGTON — Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, both part of Central Maine Healthcare, have earned a 2022 Performance Leadership Award from the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. This index is considered “the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance in the United States.” The Performance Leadership Awards recognize the performance of the […]
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Otisfield Winter Carnival is Feb. 25
OTISFIELD — A band of faithful Otisfield volunteers has organized to offer families a fun and free day at Otisfield Winter Carnival 2023, to be held at the Community Hall. Adults and children are invited; children must be accompanied by an adult. The Winter Carnival offers Carnival games, entertainment, a community lunch, make-and-take crafts, cookie […]
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Alfred Baxter
WINDHAM — Alfred Baxter, 83, passed away on Saturday Feb. 11, 2023, at the Ledgewood Manor Nursing Home, with his loving family by his side.
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Dale Myron Briggs
MEXICO — Dale Myron Briggs, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, one day shy of his 91st birthday, at the home of his daughter, April Jamison, where he had been residing for the past three years.