To the Editor: As evidenced by a lot of “McMansions” built in the area in recent years, some rural towns and villages are in a state of transition. Now Bethel may experience similar changes. I had a conversation with Greenwood historian Blaine Mills about three and a half decades ago about changes to the community […]
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This ‘n That
GOP WEST PARIS — The Oxford County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Finnish American Heritage Society Hall, 8 Maple Street in West Paris. All Republicans are invited to attend as we wrap up the 2024 election season and share a meal ($15). Contact Joe […]
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Maine Search and Rescue Dogs receives grant
STATE — Maine Search and Rescue Dogs is proud to announce that the team has been awarded a grant from the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund to purchase new VHF radios, high-visibility K9 search team uniforms, K9 vests, and vehicle identification magnets. Maine Search And Rescue Dogs (MESARD) is a non-profit organization that provides official agencies […]
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Rotary to host Community Kettle
BRIDGTON — On Thursday, Nov. 7, at 5 p.m. the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club will host the next Community Kettle at Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street in Bridgton. Join us for a delicious meal – shopped, prepared, and served by local Rotarians, family, and friends. The menu includes chicken pot pie, salad, and apple […]
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Briefs
Veterans Day BETHEL — Please join us on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at the post, 85 Vernon Street in Bethel, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for coffee and donuts. At 11:30, we will move to the monument and set out a wreath. Everyone is welcome. GOP WEST PARIS — The Oxford County Republican Committee will […]
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Essential small town schools
To the Editor: The School Board is throwing the residents of West Paris under the bus. The sudden closure of the Agnes Gray School in the spring of 2024 and the fact that it hasn’t reopened remain controversial. There are many unanswered questions, and the lack of communication between the district and the town is […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
This is our old boy Hobbs. He is just shy of 14 years old. Hobbs was surrendered to RPC because his owners could not care for him and they knew we could find him a wonderful forever home. He is a little overweight and would need better food to help his diet, preferably low-calorie food […]
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Senior Players introduce original plays
BETHEL — Senior Players of Western Mountains Senior College in Bethel are introducing three original plays written by members of the cast and performed before an audience for the first time, plus one play, “The Good Deed,” by playwright, Jim Gordon. The performance will be held at Gould Academy’s McLaughlin Auditorium, Bethel, on Friday, Nov. […]
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Growing readers at Stevens Brook
BRIDGTON — The most basic of skills – reading – is the fundamental skill that all children need to succeed in school and in life. Yet many children, regardless of intellectual ability or family income, have difficulty reading and will struggle with every course in school. The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is hoping to make […]
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Christmas card-making fundraiser class
PARIS — The Seneca Club, Friends’ Group of the Paris Public Library, is hosting its annual Christmas Card-making Class on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Deering Memorial Community Center. The class is being led by Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Kathryn Pulsifer, who will guide the participants in creating 18 cards. The […]