‘Christmas in the Village’ Holiday Fair CASCO — The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, is hosting our annual “Christmas in the Village” Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 16, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This year’s fair will have a variety of vendors in addition to decorative greenery, baked goods, a raffle, and […]
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Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District offering workshop about growing Nut Trees
PARIS — Join Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District on Wednesday, November 6 from 3-5 p.m. in Paris for a workshop about starting trees from seeds. There are many nut trees that are hardy in the northeast and can be easily grown in Maine. Nuts can provide a nutritious food source for people and […]
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What I’ve learned
For years, Paul Harvey presented a radio show called “The Rest of the Story.” He would tell about a true incident, but leave out a key fact, which he reserved for the end and presented as a twist. In 1991, my army unit fought in Desert Storm. When the war was over, we stayed in […]
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TMS Girls’ Soccer
BETHEL — The Rebels ended their season on Tuesday, October 15, in a play-off game loss against Maranacook. The final score was 5-0. The Rebels finished with a 5-4 record and should feel proud of their efforts all season.
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Question 4 benefits trails, all of us
To the Editor: Do you enjoy snowmobiling? Do you enjoy mountain biking? Do you enjoy hiking? All of these outdoor recreational activities depend on trails that need to be built and maintained. Recent storms have severely impacted them. We need trails in Maine not only for recreation but because of the significant health and economic […]
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Honor Courage Commitment
To the Editor: I’m sitting in my home office and my gaze is drawn to my memory wall and a keepsake U.S. Navy cane given to me by my deceased wife. Those three words are inscribed on the barrel of the cane. I remember my family members who served before and after me. When you […]
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Hoping to earn your vote
To the Editor: Friends, neighbors, and all Maine Senate District 19 residents, I am certain you are happy that this 2024 election cycle is coming to an end. Well, guess what? I am with you. I am exhausted, excited, and ready to hear your verdict. It has been said that this election is pivotal to […]
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Movie Review: ‘Terrifier 3’
Here’s a movie that certainly surpassed expectations. The low-budget “Terrifier” franchise is not usually one that makes big bucks. The first film from 2016 made less than $1 million. The second, in the glorious year for horror that was 2022, was lucky to pass $10 million. Now comes a third entry that not only made […]
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A Champion for Western Maine
To the Editor: I support Bruce Bryant for Maine Senate. He is a champion representing the citizens of Western Maine. I’ve known him for many years and served with him in the Maine House of Representatives for 2 terms [1998-2002] before he moved on to be a Senator. Bruce was a strong supporter of educational […]
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Champion for sporting heritage
To the Editor: I’m supporting Bruce Bryant, a lifelong sportsman, for Senate District 19. When he chaired the Inland Fisheries Committee, Bruce worked to rebuild our fish hatcheries with the money from a bond passed by the voters. He also worked to create the Sportsman License plate, which helps to fund boat launches, hatcheries, biologists, […]