Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of “What if We Get it Right?: Visions of Climate Futures,” speaks Saturday at the Common Ground Country Fair in Unity.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
County error leads to shortfall in Woodstock tax share
WOODSTOCK — Because of a county error in calculating the town’s share of Oxford County taxes, Woodstock selectmen, last week, voted to take funds from the town’s overlay account to cover a shortfall in what the town owes. The original county assessment to Woodstock of $279,702 had to be increased by $13,512, according to Town Manager […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Fantasy football ‘punishment’ takes over Market Square
PARIS — For exactly 15 minutes on Saturday morning, a man dressed in a dress, wig, and bonnet that looked like something out of “Little House on the Prairie,” stood in the middle of Market Square with a sign. The sign could say anything he wanted, with one stipulation – it had to make reference […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Phillips Public Library hosts successful eighth annual 5K and author event
The Phillips Public Library’s eighth annual Readers, Writers and Runners 5K was a successful event July 20 featuring mystery author Maureen Milliken, scenic running routes and unique ceramic medals, raising over $1,300 for the library.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Market Square restaurant in South Paris transitioning to new owners
After 40 years, Scott and Mike Gilbert have decided to bow out as owners of the The Square. The hand-picked new owner, Chris Dresser, started his career in the kitchen as dishwasher — just like the brothers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Miss the northern lights? Maine might have another chance to see them this weekend
Another large solar storm is forecasted to wash across much of the northern U.S. Friday night, potentially bringing the aurora borealis with it.
Posted inElections, Nation / World, Politics
Sen. Angus King formally announces reelection bid
The former 2-term governor, who is an Independent, is facing 3 challengers in a race that will be decided by ranked-choice voting.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Arrests made in Lewiston gunplay on College Street
The April 25 shooting occurred in the area of 84 College St. shortly before midnight. Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots, roughly a dozen, fired near the intersection of College and Sabattus streets.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn
Sabattus changes town hall hours, prepares for annual meeting
Additional police officers, a full-time fire chief and improvements to roads and infrastructure are being proposed as Sabattus prepares for its annual meeting next month.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
New federal rule would bar companies from forcing ‘noncompete’ agreements on employees
U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court.