BETHEL-In entering into an agreement this week with the Balsams Grand Resort, Les Otten said that bringing the shuttered business back to life could help attract more business to the entire region, including the Bethel/Western Maine area. “The Balsams has the ability to be a major attraction for this part of the world,” Otten said […]
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Old Speck from Bear River
In this view from Route 26 in Newry following last week’s snowstorm, snow swirls in the background and beyond that, Old Speck Mountain rises. The tall post in the foreground may be where a gate was once located, allowing access to the field behind the barn, speculates Randy Bennett of the Bethel Historical Society. More […]
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Two bodies found in rubble from burned home
SUMNER– Two bodies from a Barrows Road fire in Sumner last night have been found, according to the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire marshal’s office said that the bodies were found in a state beyond identification beneath the rubble of the destroyed home. They have been transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office […]
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Rising steam catches the morning sun over Casco Bay in Portland on Tuesday.
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Guy E. Rowe students’ mural lights up Stephens, represents hope
NORWAY— Art students from Guy E. Rowe Elementary School in Norway have been painting a mural in one of the buildings in Stephens Memorial Hospital, and they have recently completed their project. After Christmas break, starting on Jan. 6, students participated in creating a starry sky mural in the hospital. For weeks, the students from […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Heat dance raises over $21,000 by Greg Davis, Editor FARMINGTON – Heat Dance III Friday night, the local fundraiser to benefit heating oil to help neighbors in Franklin County keep warm, raised $21,269.37, after expenses, including a $5,000 Matching Grant from the Sandy River Charitable Trust, noted ECU HEAT organizer Rev. Susan Crane. It is […]
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MVHS Alums Serve
This is the 29th in a series about graduates from Mountain Valley High School who are serving our country in the military. Writing stories about members of our military is a privilege and a learning experience. For example, the service member’s branch of service determines what they are called. Soldiers serve in the Army, sailors […]
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Maine residents sought for bird count this weekend
People across Maine along with the rest of the world are asked to take a break this winter and look out their windows during the Great Backyard Bird Count, taking place February 14-17. The annual Great Backyard Bird Count is the perfect opportunity for participants to relax and enjoy nature wherever they are while being part of a very important […]
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Winter Family Day at Hirundo
Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, located off Rte. 43 in Alton, will hold its first ever Winter Family Day from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. This event offers a great line-up of programs and activities for all ages and abilities. Karen Francoeur of Castine Kayak Adventures will initiate the newcomers to the art of cross-country […]
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Sled In is this Saturday
Sled In is this Saturday LIVERMORE FALLS – The weather is cooperating for the second annual Spruce Mountain Sled In, which takes place this Saturday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Livermore Falls Recreation Field. “It’s way better this year. We have a lot more snow this year,” said organizer and […]