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History of area poor farms PARIS — At the monthly meeting of the Paris Cape Historical Society, Jean Hankins will speak on the history of poor farms in Otisfield and other area towns. She will explain why they were started and why they ended. Everyone is welcome to come and hear this history given by […]
Minot selectmen vote to hold property taxes steady
MINOT — By a unanimous vote, Minot selectmen Monday set the 2014-15 tax rate at $15 per $1,000 in property value. Selectman Eda Tripp, chair of assessors, offered the board two alternatives and the board selected the alternative that allowed the tax rate to remain at a level that hasn’t changed for three years. In […]
Minot’s Civil War-era Methodist Church to celebrate 150th anniversary
MINOT — Members of the Minot United Methodist Church are inviting friends and neighbors to join them in celebrating the church’s 150th anniversary Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and 24. The weekend event will include special music, food and services at the church at Minot Corner. “We very much want people to join us in […]
Local students graduate from Bates College
LEWISTON — The following students graduated from Bates College at the school’s 148th commencement ceremony on May 25. Devon Brown, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Brown of Newry, is a 2010 graduate of Gould Academy. He graduated after majoring in mathematics. Brown was inducted into the Bates Scholar-Athlete Society, an organization that […]
Free musicals on Aug. 23 at Minot church
MINOT — The Minot United Methodist Church, corner of Route 121 and Empire Road, will present two free musicals beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. Ralph Cheney will lead his band, Heavenly Sound, followed by Sandy Nisbet, who will lead the Highland Avenue U.M.C. Choir, as they sing anthems recently published in “The Wisdom […]
Whittier Middle School honor roll
POLAND — Bruce M. Whittier Middle School has announced the third-trimester honor roll. Grade 7 Academic high honors: Colby Bell, Taylor Cailler, Holly Desjardins, Sarah Parent, Monika Sibley, Madeleine Tiner, Holly Young. Academic honor roll: Noah Anderson, Isaac Austin, Andrew Belanger, Lillyana Brassard, Morgan Chouinard, Madison Cote, Emma Davis, Paige DeLisle, Brianna Doucette, Joshua Elliot, […]
Poland Spring awards scholarships to Poland, Gray-New Gloucester seniors
POLAND SPRING — In keeping with its commitment to invest in Maine people, Poland Spring Water Company recently awarded 23 Good Science Scholarships to Maine high school seniors who are pursuing post-secondary education in science, engineering or the environment. Each scholarship of $1,000 is meant to support the students as they continue on to the […]
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St. Michael’s, Trinity plan Eucharist LEWISTON — St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Auburn will celebrate The Holy Eucharist with Trinity Episcopal Church on Bates Street in Lewiston at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. There will not be a 9 a.m. service at St. Michael’s on that day. Everyone is welcome to attend. Pig roast, auction […]