Musical during church service JAY — Bean’s Corner Baptist Church will present the Christmas musical, “Great Day!,” by Mosie Lister during the 10:30 morning worship service Sunday, Dec. 16. The musical story celebrating Christ’s birth includes solos and selections by both the adult and children’s choirs, as well as narration. In addition, the church will […]
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Red Hat Mommas meet RUMFORD — The Red Hat Mommas of Western Maine will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the United Methodist Church Virgin Memorial Chapel. Wear an “ugly” sweater and bring an appetizer to share. A play will be presented by our own Red Hatters. Twenty-seven members met at the “Green […]
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USM program on street dust PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine and Cornerstones of Science announce the final installment of the Fall 2012 Science Cafes in the Atrium series held at Portland Public Library, Monument Square, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Professor of chemistry Lucille Benedict will discuss “Street Dust’s Dirty […]
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Stephen Carter: Obama can learn from FDR’s lead
By Stephen L. Carter Bloomberg News Here’s my advice for President Barack Obama as he embarks on his second term: Follow the example of one of your heroes, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Not the Roosevelt of the first two terms but the Roosevelt of the next two. The Roosevelt who won the war. Everyone agrees that […]
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Winners of the 2012 Moore Park Art Show announced
PARIS – The 2012 Moore Park Art Show in July featured more than 35 artists of all kinds, live entertainment, fine fare and beautiful arts and crafts. Nine ribbons were awarded to artists as well as purchase awards. The following were awarded: Painting: Best of Show was awarded to Ron Hamilton of Oxford. Second went […]
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Harvest supper date changed LIVERMORE FALLS — Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church will hold the annual harvest supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the church, corner of Church and Knapp streets. The menu includes roast pork, potatoes, vegetables and homemade pies. Adults meal will be $8 and under 12, $4. The […]
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Russell family reunion held in New Sharon
NEW SHARON — The descendants of Frank Arthur and Clara Minnie (Hanson) Russell gathered for a family reunion at the Congregational Church Vestry in New Sharon on Aug. 12 with 55 members present. A potluck luncheon was served at noon, with Rev. John Russell Tolman, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Russell leading the group in […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Timothy J. Plummer, 19, Westford, Mass., violating condition of release, Oct. 11, $1,500 unsecured, court appearance Nov. 29, Farmington Police Department. Christian Morgan, 29, Jay, illegal attachment of plates, driving an unregistered motor vehicle, Oct. 12, $3,000 unsecured, court appearance Nov. 29, […]
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Carolyn Lomas Balsam
1926 – 2012 FARMINGTON — Carolyn Lomas Balsam, 86, of Industry, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, at Orchard Park Rehabilitation and Living Center. She was born in New Haven, Conn., Sept. 17, 1926, the daughter of Russell E. and Ethel (Mertz) Lomas. She attended New Haven public schools and the Day School, received her bachelor’s […]
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Industry man to serve one year for sexually assaulting teen
PARIS — An Industry man pleaded guilty Friday in Oxford County Superior Court to gross sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in Mexico earlier this year. Christian Richards, 19, will serve one year of a five-year sentence; the remaining four were suspended. He will be required to register as a sex offender the rest of […]