SUMNER — Students in Megan Andrews Wright’s music classes had a crash course on the organ Thursday, thanks to the sponsorship of the Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters and Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ. Ray Cornils, organist for the city of Portland, introduced the students to the music of J.S. Bach and how the bellows […]
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Mountain Valley to post job after boys basketball coach resigns
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board accepted the resignation of Mountain Valley High School basketball coach, Rick White, at their meeting Monday night. The board also heard plans for construction of an outdoor classroom at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School, and approved a scholarship for Nezinscot region students in the name of Mary B. Wiley. Basketball […]
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Auction to raise funds for Jaws of Life
BUCKFIELD — The Buckfield Junior-Senior High school gymnasium will be buzzing Saturday, Oct. 20, as 400 items and 200 gift certificates are auctioned by the Sumner Fire Department Auxiliary. It starts at 11 a.m. Proceeds will be used to purchase a Jaws of Life hydraulic tool for the department. Wilda Dunham and other auxiliary members […]
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Ticket auction aids auxiliary BUCKFIELD — A ticket auction will be held at 11 a.m. with drawings at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Buckfield High School, 160 Morrill St. There will be gift certificates and hundreds of items. Proceeds will benefit the Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. St. Catherine’s rummage sale NORWAY — A […]
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Sumner boasts variety of home-based businesses
SUMNER — Among the dozens of home businesses in this town of fewer than 900 residents are those featuring arts, agriculture, music, carpentry, auto repair and upholstery. Artist Joel Babb built his studio at his home to capture the light needed for painting. He recently presented his latest works at on open house at the […]
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Christian Women United Luncheon PARIS — The Christian Women United Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the South Paris Congregational Church. Sammie Angel from Dixfield will be the singer. Men are also welcome. Call Janice at 743-5770 for reservations. Mexico High Class of 1960 RUMFORD — The Class of 1960 […]
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Harvest Festival at Sumner church SUMNER — Congregational Church of East Sumner will hold their Harvest Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at 50 Main St. Christian Youth Music Competition at 11, Christian concert by One Faith Quartet at 1; produce, baked goods and activities all day, soups and hot dogs […]
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Second-grade teacher position approved
RUMFORD — Principals reported a slight growth in student enrollment for the four schools of the Mountain Valley region Monday night, bringing the area’s total to about 1,350 children. The entire RSU 10 region has about 2,800 students. A few more second-graders have also enrolled at the Hartford-Sumner Elementary School in the Nezinscot region, prompting […]
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Open Sky will celebrate harvest Hobbit-style
SUMNER — Johnny Bombabdil and the Rednecks, The Harper & The Minstrel, Neveah Dance Fellowship, Sauruman of Many Colours, Lazzlo Family Band and Tricky (Hobbits) Britches will perform Saturday, Sept. 22, during a Hobbit-style harvest celebration at Open Sky Farm. At the event, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., there will also be authentic Hobbit games, music, meals and art. Visitors are urged to […]
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E. Ayer: Time to stand and be counted
Interesting that there will be a debate in Lewiston by those seeking federal office. The first question the moderator should ask is, “Why do you want to be elected to such a cesspool of corruption and tarnish your good name forever?” Next: “Are you willing to make a stand for the American people and the […]