MEXICO — Region 9 School of Applied Technology adult education director Nancy Allen said people who want to earn their General Education Development certificate before the requirements change later this year should begin working toward the diploma as soon as possible. She told the Region 9 board Wednesday night that the adult and community education […]
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Liberty Festival brings entertainment to the Twin Cities
LEWISTON — Thousands of people celebrated the Fourth of July at the Liberty Festival this year, braving hot, humid weather to enjoy the fireworks, food and entertainment Thursday. Vendors, bands and amusement workers had to contend with temperatures near 90 degrees. At Belly Busters Concessions in Great Falls Plaza, Bob Guptill and his crew were […]
Walking down a sweet-toothed memory lane
It’s an absolute certainty that the memories we will revive in this column are going to miss many of your favorites. We’re talking about the candy stores, ice cream parlors, soda fountains, hamburger and hot dog drive-ins and so many more of those local hot spots that featured fun and friendship along with the food. […]
Woman believed dead for more than 30 years reunited with her family
GLENBURN — Donna Keniston was 17 when her mother left Maine in 1981. “I thought she was dead,” Keniston, 50, of Plymouth said Sunday. So did Betty Lukich’s four sisters: Virginia Allen, 72, of Winter Harbor; Dorothy Ham, 77, of Brewer; Mary Inman, 75, and Laura Riegelman, 78, both of Glenburn. The family was reunited […]
Liberty Festival brings entertainment to a steamy 4th
LEWISTON — Thousands of people celebrated the Fourth of July at the Liberty Festival, braving hot, humid weather to enjoy the fireworks, food and entertainment Thursday. Vendors, bands and amusement workers had to contend with temperatures near 90 degrees. “I feel sorry for the vendors setting up in that heat,” festival President Cathy McDonald said. […]