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Law aimed to protect state’s most vulnerable
STATE — Losing a child in a split second can happen to anyone, but for parents of children with an intellectual or developmental disability, the chances are higher and the worry greater. “It was something we were in constant fear about,” said Maeghan Swanson of Presque Isle, who is the mother of a 12-year-old boy […]
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Hotdog fundraiser for Buck’s Ledge
WOODSTOCK — These Telstar Middle School students have a creative way to raise money for Buck’s Ledge Community Forest. Alyssa Norton and Cadence Campbell charge money for a sled ride on an inflatable hot dog. To date, they have raised $89.00 toward purchasing Buck’s Ledge. Art teacher Mrs. Prescott introduced both a community art project […]
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It was built and they came, they helped, they skated
BETHEL — According to Marcy Scanlon, Bethel Recreation director, one lesson is abundantly clear during the first season of the Bethel Community Ice Rink: it takes a village to successfully skate. Volunteers maintain the rink, sometimes scraping in the middle of the night when they get off of work. “There is a large group of […]
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Briefs
Texas Hold’em LOCKE MILLS — Saturday, March 5, Jackson-Silver Post 68, 595 Gore Rd., Locke Mills. Doors open 11 a.m, games begin at 1 p.m. $50 buy-in, high hand option. BYOB (Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). Beverages and meals will be available. For more information, call Legion Office at […]
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February hikes planned on Buck’s Ledge
WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Conservation Commission is planning several snowshoe hikes on the Buck’s Ledge property for all interests and abilities. Every Sunday, Feb. 13, 20, and 27, a member of the Conservation Commission will lead a snowshoe hike up Buck’s and Lapham and/or Moody Mountain. Meet at the Route 26 trailhead at 10 a.m. […]
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Give back outside this winter
NORWAY — The Maine West initiative is challenging people across the Oxford Hills, greater Bethel, and the River Valley areas to earn cash rewards for local youth programs by getting outside for healthy outdoor activities during the upcoming school vacation week. Starting February 19, people can sign up for the Second Nature Adventure Challenge and […]
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West Paris Congregational Church
WEST PARIS — Missing your Flock? Based on the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7 and Matt 18:12-14 ) In the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus shows us how much God values everyone. If one is separated from the rest of the flock, God values each and every one of us like a […]