PERU – Town officials are seeking clarity and consistency with regard to the town’s building permit procedures. At Monday night’s selectmen’s meeting, the board considered a permit from Sheila Delamater to replace a roof on a camper at Le Paresseux Snowshoe Club on Green Woods Road. After the board voted in favor of it, Chairman […]
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‘A good shepherd’: Priest who served area was much-loved
RUMFORD – Parishioners of the Parish of the Holy Savior are mourning the death of the Rev. Angelo LeVasseur. They are also feeling a bit bewildered at the speed of the illness that killed him. But they also know that he is now with the Lord, that he is face to face with Him, said […]
School budget explained to town residents
DIXFIELD – About a dozen residents turned out Tuesday night for a presentation on the Western Foothills School District’s proposed budget. Superintendent Tom Ward outlined the reasons behind the $34.1 million proposal, which is slightly less than the total approved by the three member districts – SADs 21 in Dixfield, 39 in Buckfield and 43 […]
Teen facing two charges
RUMFORD – An 18-year-old Rumford man was arrested Sunday evening and charged with furnishing marijuana and endangering the welfare of a child. Rumford Police Department Sgt. Tracey Higley said Zachery Giberson was arrested around 9 p.m., but he did not have the exact address. He was released from the Rumford Police Department on $500 unsecured […]
MT–Wolf Hunt
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — State wildlife commissioners planning to set a quota for Montana\’s 2009 wolf hunt will take public comment on a proposal that the figure fall between 26 and 165. Commissioners supported that range on Thursday and plan to set the quota when they meet in Helena on July 9. Public comment will […]
Performance poetry strives for extreme, even absurd
LEWISTON — Students in a contemporary performance poetry course taught by William Pope.L, a senior lecturer in theater at Bates College and a widely acclaimed artist, will perform their final projects Tuesday, May 26. Asked to describe performance poetry, Pope.L said, “We try to rethink poetry as something you do, not just something you say. […]
Summer in Maine 2009 calendar of events
May 9-10 SOUTH PARIS: “Wildflower Celebration” at McLaughlin Garden 10 a.m.-5 p.m. plant sale focuses on native Maine wildflowers and perennials; gift shop and house will be open; fun children’s activities from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on both days; free. 15-June 14 GREENVILLE: Moose Mainea, Moosehead Lake Region, honors the region’s favorite resident, “The Moose.” Events […]
Libraries, Museums, Historical Societies
AUBURN Androscoggin Historical Society promotes the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge about the history of Androscoggin County and the State of Maine. County Building, 2 Turner Street, 784-0586. AUGUSTA Old Fort Western, America’s oldest surviving wooden fort and a National Historic Landmark. Visit 16 Cony Street, 626-2385. AUGUSTA Maine State Museum at the State […]
Super summer camps
A great day camp can be right around the corner-literally. The ideal day camp program for your child may be right in your neighborhood. Check with your local YMCA, Jewish Community Center, 4H, or city parks and recreation department for programs that suit your child. A wide variety of programs with many choices are available. […]