Conserve Buck’s Ledge

To the Editor: I have never written a letter of this kind before but felt compelled to do so for this matter. The town of Woodstock has the opportunity to buy and permanently conserve the Buck’s Ledge property on North Pond, already a popular hiking area with a new trail to Moody Mountain and a […]

THS Students of the Month

Mahoosuc Bird Notes: how to watch birds

  Over the years, many of you have shared great stories about birds you’ve seen or heard. You’ve sent pictures and questions, and more than a few of you have shared that you want to learn more. My favorite are those of you who hope to introduce your children to birds and the natural world. […]

Education: Librarianship

While very busy re-opening the Littleton Public Library, “softly and with major limits”, Meagan Carr found the time to talk about the education of a librarian. Or, more accurately, the education she got before she knew what it was for: “It was not until after college that I turned toward librarianship…” It was hard to […]

Twilight Sky Dancers take flight

Spring is a season we can look forward to in so many ways, including experiencing a twilight sky dance that is now occurring in old fields and pasturelands all across Maine. Experiencing a sky dance is not too dissimilar than seeing a four act performance. It’s best to arrive approximately 10 minutes after sunset and […]

MBHS gearing up for spring and summer

To the Editor: The Museums of the Bethel Historical Society (MBHS) is welcoming the 2021 season with a variety of activities and exhibits for the public. Returning this year will be our popular July 4th Portland Brass Quintet concert at the Moses Mason House, “Mornings at the Museum” for children during the month of July, […]

Dean’s List

MCPHS BOSTON, MA — MCPHS University is pleased to announce that Nhut Nguyen has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester. Nhut is a native of Fryeburg, and is pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy. Nhut will graduate from the Boston, Massachusetts campus in 2022. The Dean’s List recognizes those students with […]

Agnes Gray end of trimester award winners

WEST PARIS — Agnes Gray Elementary School recently held its end of trimester school promise award ceremony. Here are the trimester #1 certificate recipients: Engaged Minds: Landon Dorais, Willow Howe, Andrew Artnsen, Hyla Hall, Justyn Berry, Victoria Carr, Addyson Rice, Nathaniel Barton, and Haze Haggadone-Gizinski Kind and Respectful Hearts: Gabriel Steckino, Beckett Farnham, Aubri Campbell, Bentley Seames, […]

NHS: Norway Branch Railroad

  The Norway Branch Railroad was described in a newspaper article as a railroad with no locomotives, rolling stock or engineers. Financed by a grant from the Town of Norway and individual stock subscriptions, the track covered 1.4 miles and connected the town of Norway to South Paris. Construction began in May of 1879 and […]

Movie Review: Godzilla vs. Kong

“Godzilla vs Kong” is a follow-up to “Godzilla” (2014), “Kong: Skull Island” (2017), and “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019). Those films are respectively known as the one that kills off Bryan Cranston too early and cuts away from a monster fight that should have been the most exciting sequence in the movie, the one […]