UNITY — Nearly every organic farmer in the state and beyond likely makes the pilgrimage to the Common Ground Fair in Unity at least once in his or her life, and many return year after year, some with their produce and crafts in tow. John and Doreen Simmons of Stoneheart Farm in South Paris just happened […]
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Mountain Valley High School alumni organize benefit for Muskie Auditorium
RUMFORD — Several Mountain Valley High School alumni helped organize a benefit dinner and show scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Rumford American Legion to help restore Muskie Auditorium, which suffered severe damage from a leaking roof in the spring. American Legion Post 24 Commander Tricia Thurston said that she was contacted […]
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Wilton Recreation sponsors circus show
WILTON — The circus is coming to Wilton. The Wilton Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor two showings, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, at Kineowatha Park, Recreation Director Frank Donald said. The show will feature acrobats, aerialists, comedy and lots of animals, according to a release from Walker International Events. Each show […]
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Animal Tales: Magician’s real trick is managing the chaos around a bunny
LEWISTON — The children started clamoring as soon as “Amazing Lou” stepped onto the stage at the Lewiston Armory one afternoon this spring. “I want the bunny!” one said. It didn’t matter whether his magic trick involved a hat or a paper bag. “Is there a bunny in there?” one asked. More than 100 children […]
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River Views: Labor Day brings back memories of fair week
“Always Labor Day Weekend” was the Maine State Fair slogan when I was growing up. Those days may be gone, but to anyone who experienced its annual six days of excitement, along with a fair share of education, there were many lasting memories. I researched several years in which the fairgrounds next to the railroad […]