The Maine Lakes Society has announced the Gull Pond Association (GPA) in Rangeley, Maine, has earned the Society’s Golden Achievement Award for its LakeSmart activity. This distinction is a credit to both the homeowners on Gull Pond, as well as the Gull Pond Association. Many homeowners on Gull Pond are careful with the impact their […]
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Library to host reading, book signing WILTON — Local author and ski enthusiast, Megan Roberts, will present her new book, “Titcomb, a Mountain of Ski Memories,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Wilton Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. Roberts will read from her book, answer questions and talk all things Titcomb. She […]
Muskie’s 1968 vice presidential campaign recalled at Bates College forum
People watch part of Maine statesman Edmund Muskie’s acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination for vice president in 1968, during a program Thursday at the Muskie Archives at Bates College. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — Half a century after they labored on the vice presidential campaign of U.S. Sen. Edmund Muskie of Maine, some of his […]
Newry sets date for withdrawal termination vote
The town also plans to send out a letter to residents with information on the issue.
Greenwood looks to form conservation commission
The committee’s work would all be volunteer.
Community meals
DIXFIELD — The Dirigo High School National Honor Society will be hosting a harvest supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the high school cafeteria. The meal will include turkey, potatoes, vegetables, casseroles, dessert and drinks. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens and students. All proceeds will go to help […]
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Christmas for Kids/Teens deadline PARIS — The application deadline for both Christmas for Kids and Christmas for Teens is Thursday, Dec. 6. Applications are available at Community Concepts, the Chamber of Commerce, guidance offices in SAD 17 schools and by mail at Rightstart, Inc., P.O. Box 726, Norway, ME 04268. Donations may also be mailed […]
Spruce Mountain student wins award
Rhys Howard, a sophomore at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay, holds his Phoenix Award for September. His parents, Kelly and Daniel Howard, stand with him.
Viking Voyages take students through time
The program was created to replace the popular Quests that were initiated as an alternative learning experience.
Christmas for Kids still going strong
NORWAY — It’s been almost 40 years since a group of concerned Oxford Hills community members stepped up to ensure needy children had presents to unwrap on Christmas morning. With the continuing support of the community at large, Christmas for Kids and Christmas for Teens has provided thousands of Oxford Hills School District students and […]