DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Catherine of Sienna Church at 32 Paris St. in Norway is hosting its annual Spring Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 23, from 9-11:30 a.m. Shoppers can browse a wide selection of clothing, household items, hand tools, jewelry, and linens, all available by donation. At 11 a.m., a special “Fill a Bag […]
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Rumford veterans strum their way to peace of mind
The Rumford chapter of Guitars for Vets held a graduation ceremony recently for three veterans who completed the program.
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Rumford group shows care for animals with cat blankets and love
Clients of Hope Association are sewing blankets for kitties at Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills in South Paris and looking for others to help their mission.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Candidates for Jay-based school board outline priorities
Regional School Unit 73 board of directors candidates gave details on their backgrounds, priorities and concerns ahead of the April 28 election.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Legislature declines to fund study about pay for Maine prosecutors
Prosecutors have argued that public defenders are eligible for higher salaries, while their offices struggle across the state with turnover and high caseloads.
Posted inCommunity, News
Not 1, not 2, but 3 busking festivals planned for Lewiston
A section of Lisbon Street in Lewiston will close to make way for the city’s second annual busking events featuring music, performance art, food and more on 3 Fridays in May.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine starts the week with winter-like temperatures and a few snowflakes in spots
The National Weather Service expects many communities to come close to breaking records for low temperatures Monday night, with chances of rain and even snow showers continuing throughout the week.
Posted inCommunity, News
Gardiner-based SAD 11 approves $33.5 million budget; taxes up 6.2%
Residents in Gardiner, West Gardiner, Pittston and Randolph will vote on whether to validate the budget in June.
Posted inCommunity, News, Rumford Falls Times
Peru voters OK well, paving and alarm for new garage
The $66,500 expense is covered by the final insurance payment from the January 2023 fire.
Posted inNation / World, News
Bath-built ship fires on, seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship
The USS Spruance has seized a vessel in the Arabian Sea that was allegedly trying to avoid the US blockade.