Cartoon for Friday, Nov. 13

Rumford church to hold Christmas fair Nov. 21

RUMFORD — The Parish of the Holy Savior will hold the annual Christmas Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Holy Savior Parish Hall, Franklin Street. The church will adhere to state mandated COVID-19 restrictions. Handmade and decorated fresh Christmas wreaths will be available for pre-orders, date to be announced. The […]

Community briefs for Friday, Nov. 13

Dixfield American Legion to hold craft fair MEXICO — The Dixfield American Legion will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Mexico Lions Club.   Knights of Columbus to hold drive-thru supper LEWISTON — Holy Family Council 10019 Knights of Columbus will hold a drive-thru supper on […]

MOFGA accepting applications for Farm Beginnings program

UNITY — The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is accepting applications for the Farm Beginnings program. The eight-week course, which will be held virtually from January through February, will help farmers with a strong commitment to creating a sustainable farm business achieve their goals. Designed for farmers with at least one year of […]

Jerry Laber: U.S. Constitution needs editing

“We hold these truths to be self-evident. All men are created equal,” is one of the greatest untruths ever penned in our nation’s history, yet this deception is surpassed by the words “We the People” in the Constitution of the United States. The founders of America did not believe all men were created equal considering […]

Parish to hold Christmas fair that follows COVID-19 restrictions

RUMFORD — The Parish of the Holy Savior will hold the annual Christmas Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Holy Savior Parish Hall, 126 Maine Ave. All state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions will be followed. There will be handmade, hand decorated fresh Christmas wreaths available for pre-orders. Call the parish office […]

Cartoon for Thursday, Nov. 12

Carlton Rollins: Many people are aiding COVID-19’s spread

There has been a “great darkness” released upon the world – COVID-19. Many people are aiding in its spread by not observing CDC guidelines. They couldn’t care less about the people moving about in the world around them. In a sense I consider those people who fail or ignore wearing face masks and practice social […]

Madeline’s Mission donates Cuddle Cot to St. Mary’s

LEWISTON —  Madeline’s Mission has donated three Cuddle Cot bassinets to three area hospitals, a gift to families who have just lost a child. This marks the fifth donation of Cuddle Cots since the nonprofit’s inception. Launched at the beginning of 2019, Madeline’s Mission seeks to provide a path toward wellness, healing and hope for […]

Cal Thomas: Bipolar America

If Joe Biden survives recounts and several lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign into what Trump says has been widespread vote-counting fraud (we await proof), do not expect him to be hounded over his and Hunter Biden’s business ties to China and Ukraine as President Trump has been over “Russian collusion” charges and numerous other […]