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Maine closes state offices early due to winter storm
A round up of how Wednesday’s storm is affecting Maine life. AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage has announced that state offices will close at noon today in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, Kennebec, Androscoggin and Oxford counties. Read More… Stay informed at the
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Bangor Savings asks Mainers to vote in Community Matters More program
Bangor Savings Bank Foundation begins its annual grant-making initiative, Community Matters More, on February 1. Through this charitable program, Maine’s largest independent bank offers all Maine residents the opportunity to weigh in on how best to allocate $100,000 the bank has pledged to give to 68 Maine nonprofit organizations. The voting period takes place through February 28, […]
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Mt. Abram ski trail to be dedicated to poet Richard Blanco
Presidential Inaugural poet and author Richard Blanco will have a ski trail dedicated in his honor on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Mt. Abram Ski Area. The trail will be named after the poem Mr. Blanco wrote for President Obama’s inauguration, entitled “One Today.” The ribbon cutting ceremony for the trail will take place at the […]
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A visitor’s view
Garry and Skye Olson of Austin, Texas recently visited Bethel. “I just spent the last week in your beautiful town of Bethel visiting family,” Garry wrote by e-mail. “My daughter and I loved it! The shop owners were great and the people were very friendly. I was able to take a few pictures of your […]
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Up for adoption
The Heart of the Mountains shelter in Bethel has three dogs and a kitten available for adoption. They are Red, a high energy, playful American Bulldog; Cinco (shown here), a high energy, purebred Husky, almost 2 years old; and Sampson, about 6-7 years old, Plott Hound, somewhat of a special needs dog ( best if […]
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Senior College program on cholesterol
Daniel E. vanBuren, M.D., Director of Cardiovascular Medicine at the New England Heart Institute at Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Berlin, NH, returns to Bethel during American Heart Month to present an important program to give people a better understanding of cholesterol. His program takes place on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Bethel […]
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MVHS asst. principal becomes a Marine
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School Assistant Principal Al Cayer learned what it was like to be a Marine at the Marine Educator’s Workshop at Parris Island, S.C. For four days, he walked in the steps of Marine recruits as they make the transition from civilian life to the Marine Corps. According to the Marine […]
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Getting Medieval on Cancer
By Greg Davis, E ditor 2014 Relay For Life volunteers organizing FARMINGTON – The 2014 Relay For Life of Franklin County kickoff meeting was held in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital, with team captains gathering to plan events for this year’s campaign. Relay For Life is the signature fundraising event for the American […]
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St. Valentine’s Day family dance in Orono
The Orono Parks and Recreation Department is happy to be hosting the annual St. Valentines Day Family Dance on Friday, February 14. The dance will be held at the Keith Anderson Community Center from 6-8 p.m. Any child from pre-K through Grade 5 is welcome to attend with at least one adult family member. There […]