Hugh J. Chisholm built an integrated system of printing, railroads and paper mills that transformed western Maine into a major national center for newsprint production.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
‘Death Cafe’ in Paris to foster open dialogue about end-of-life experiences
Death doulas are hosting conversations at the community center for people to share their thoughts and experiences related to death and dying.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley close to signing contractor for sidewalk improvement project
The Board of Selectmen is seeking a phased approach to the sidewalk improvement project, which will improve drainage and walkability downtown.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Outdoors, The Rangeley Highlander
At Camp No Limits, disabilities hold no one back from a ride down Saddleback
The program designed for children who have lost limbs brings together skiers and mentors who know all too well the difficulties of living with a disability.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Maine homeschoolers turn farms, forests into living classrooms
Across western and central Maine, homeschooled families and educators say learning rooted in nature, community and individualized instruction is helping students build confidence, independence and academic success.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Outdoors
Auburn families enjoy picture-perfect sledding day
Russ Dillingham captures sledding, smiles and sunshine filling the hills on a Saturday afternoon.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
Stickers tells stories at Sudbury Inn bar in Bethel
The door of the Suds Pub, a basement bar inside Bethel’s Sudbury Inn, is a mosaic of collected moments.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News, Schools & Education, Sports
Ski lessons supplement gym class for Bethel-area schoolchildren
For 6 weeks in the winter, the ski lessons level the playing field for all area Maine School Administrative District 44 families.
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IHOP is coming to Farmington in April
The restaurant, which will be located in the Irving Big Stop on Wilton Road, expects to hire about 30 employees.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, New England, News, The Bethel Citizen
Stan Howe, ‘a father of Bethel history,’ dies at 81
Dr. Stanley Russell Howe was executive director of the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society from 1974–2010 and director of education and research from 2010–2012.