Award-winning author Mary Morton Cowan will speak about her family history that inspired her new book, “Trouble in Nathan’s Woods,” set during World War I at a New Hampshire lumber camp. The free presentation is part of the Books & Stories program and will take place at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the […]
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‘Paint Night’ to premiere at The Public Theatre
The world premiere of “Paint Night,” a hilarious and heartbreaking new play, will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct 20, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Six women get together for a much-needed girls night out. Their plan is to paint and sip, but as the alcohol flows, so does their laughter and tears, […]
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Lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump’s Georgia loss, agrees to cooperate
Powell, who was charged alongside Trump and 17 others with violating the state’s anti-racketeering law, entered the plea just a day before jury selection was set to start in her trial.
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Gaza awaits aid from Egypt as Israel readies troops for ground assault
Israel’s defense minister has told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip, though he didn’t say when the invasion will start.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
South Portland teen accused in scheme to kill members of school community pleads not guilty
The South Portland 17-year-old appeared in Cumberland County Juvenile Court on Thursday on several felony level charges, including arson and solicitation for murder.
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Scout builds bridges
PARIS — A bridge dedication was held on Sunday, Oct. 8 on the White Trail at Cornwall Preserve in Paris. The dedication was part of an Eagle Scout project by James Estes. Estes is a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 130 in Paris and is currently working on requirements for Eagle Scout. His project […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Eagle Auxiliary plans craft fair
RUMFORD — Rumford Falls Eagle Auxiliary Annual Craft Fair will be held indoors at the Eagles Function Hall 129 Rumford Ave. Rumford on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event helps the many charities of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. There will be a variety of crafters offering jewelry, homemade […]
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Mini business grant competition launched
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine (NVME) has announced open applications for its statewide Fall 2023 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. The NVME Marketing Mini-Grant Program aims to strengthen access to markets for micro-businesses by supporting the development of marketing tools, materials, and activities. NVME will award cash mini-grants – up to $1,000 per region – to microenterprises […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Mini business grant competition launched
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine (NVME) has announced open applications for its statewide Fall 2023 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. The NVME Marketing Mini-Grant Program aims to strengthen access to markets for micro-businesses by supporting the development of marketing tools, materials, and activities. NVME will award cash mini-grants – up to $1,000 per region – to microenterprises […]
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What I’ve Learned
A lot of people think Brad Pitt is a jerk. If someone he has worked with or a friend he hasn’t seen in a few years comes up to him and says, “Hi, Brad,” his reaction might be, at best, lukewarm. He could even seem displeased and not greet them by name. Brad Pitt, it […]