MADRID — The Madrid Historical Society (MHS), on the corner of Reeds Mill Road and Schoolhouse Road, will host an Open House on Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., showcasing the schoolroom display and museum. MHS has opened its doors in conjunction with Phillips’ Old Home Days for the last several years. […]
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NSB supports Scribner’s Mill Preservation in Harrison
HARRISON — It stands as a visible reminder of the past, a throwback to a setting that serves as an important thread of the fabric of western Maine. Dating back to 1847, Scribner’s Mill, originally a sash sawmill building, has stood on its undisturbed site, with six other restored structures. The scene features artifacts from […]
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Movie Review: ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’
I’ve never seen 1997’s “I Know What You Did Last Summer” all the way through. Eleven-year-old me was too young to see the R-rated slasher in theaters, which was just as well because I did see a trailer and lost many nights’ sleep over the killer’s deadly fishing hook. I eventually got caught up via […]
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Treat Memorial Library August newsletter: Summer Reading, Book Club and therapy dogs
We’re winding down our summer here at Treat. We’ve had an amazing Summer Reading Program so far, with over 23 participants! Join us for our Summer Reading finale on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m.! We’ll be celebrating a summer of reading with games, snacks, and more! (If you signed up for the Summer Reading […]
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Movie Review: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
The “First Steps” part of the title of the new “Fantastic Four” movie is misleading. We don’t see the superhero quartet take their first steps, not as changed individuals and not as a team. The movie takes place four years after a space anomaly altered the DNA of astronauts Reed “Mister Fantastic” Richards (Pedro Pascal), […]
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Backyard Reflections: Butterflies
I awakened one mild twilight, gazing through the emerald veil into the forest beyond the brook while listening to the morning symphony with gratitude in my heart. Warbler Hollow is a magical place, especially in the dawning, and I am usually up and wandering outdoors within a few minutes. After the sun rose over […]
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Career Exploration Trailer visits summer CDL class at Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education
OXFORD — On July 22, the Maine Motor Transport Association visited the summer CDL class at Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education to demonstrate their new Career Exploration Trailer. Students practiced “driving” many types of tractor-trailer rigs with standard transmissions, requiring the “driver” to double clutch on the virtual panoramic driving simulator. Each student […]
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Oxford Hills collaboration results in community dinner
OXFORD — On July 22, Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education (OHNAE) and SeniorsPlus joined together to host their first joint Social Dining event. Jeanna Packard of Adult Education and Robin Andrews of SeniorsPlus stand with a few of the diners. The next Social Dining event will be held on Tuesday, August 19, at OHNAE. Please call […]
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Poland Regional High School Honor Roll
POLAND — Poland Regional High School 2024-25 Semester Two Honor Roll 9th Grade High Honors Sophia Aube, Blake Brown, Richard Christopher, Paige Fecteau, Cole Gagnon, Mackenzie Lane, Leksi Langevin, Adalyn Martin, Lila Martin, Alyssa Mason, Lillian McAlister, Bella Pelletier, Scarlett Quimi, Arabella Smith, Alicia Starbird, and Avria Yerxa. Honors Ava Banaitis, Sydney Beauparlant, Maddison Bosse, […]