NORWAY — The renowned pop-rock blues band Beyond Reason will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, in the Concert Hall of the First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main Street, Norway. Admission is $10, with tickets available at the door and at The Tribune, 430 Main Street, Norway. The first half of the […]
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Country Music Hall of Fame to induct 4
MECHANIC FALLS — Maine country musicians, Dan Brayall, Joan Kennedy, Mike Preston, and Bill Thibodeau, will be inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame at the 47th Annual Induction Ceremony and Show on Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m. at the Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston Street in Mechanic Falls. The live music event […]
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UMF joins scholars from around the world
FARMINGTON — Having an international experience is a valuable tool in a student’s career readiness – and with the University of Maine at Farmington Virtual Global Experience program, students can travel globally without leaving home. UMF recently hosted an international conference of scholars with more than 30 participants hailing from nine countries and five […]
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Trailblazer roadmap initiative seeks input
STATE — According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, outdoor recreation contributes $3.3 billion to Maine’s economy — nearly 4% of the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In an effort to grow Maine’s outdoor recreation economy over the next 10 years, a collaboration of industry, communities, government, and higher education organizations joined forces to […]
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Buckfield Junior/Senior High School Honor Roll
BUCKFIELD — 2023 – 2024 Honor Roll ~ Trimester Two Grade 12 High Honors: Mya Austin Honor Roll: Dylan Bickford Nolan Breton Braden Cousineau Brogan Hutchinson Brayden Jack Jacob Jasper Nolan Keene Leon Landry Justin Lucas Summer Nelson Selena Paula-Hernandez Caylie Principe Hailey Savage Grade 11 High Honors: Brittany Carrier Jonas Culleton Noah Smith Annabelle […]
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Dancing on the Water: The Sport of Dragon Boating
NORWAY — Someone once said paddling a Dragon Boat is like dancing on the water. Join Sherri Otterson, founder of the Maine Dragon Boat Club, and club participants for an informational program on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 6:30-8:00 pm, at Norway Memorial Library. Sherri will cover a brief history of the club, share an […]
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Gingerbread House receives Maine Preservation Honor Award
NORWAY — Norway Landmarks Preservation Society (Friends of the Gingerbread House) is proud to announce that Norway’s landmark Gingerbread House has received one of Maine Preservation’s Honor Awards, recognizing it for its excellence in historic preservation and as a model grassroots preservation project. The award was presented to the Board of Directors on March […]
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What I’ve learned
My daughter, granddaughter, and I saw 42nd Street at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. We were pleased—amazed even—at the quality of the show. The acting, the dancing, and the singing were superb. The orchestra, the staging, the costumes, everything about the show was done well. And the audience responded with an abundance of laughter and […]
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Memorial Day student Essay contest
AREA — Calling all MSAD44 Middle School Students! Enter our Memorial Day Essay contest, sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 68, Locke Mills The top three entries will receive cash rewards: • 1st Prize Winner – $200 • 2nd Prize Winner – $125 • 3rd Prize Winnter – $75 Topic: Write about an American […]
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Oxford Bridge results
OXFORD — On Friday, April 12, the Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met and welcomed a new player Gail Oja. It’s always nice to meet someone who enjoys the game. The results of the game are as follows: 1st place: Mike Quinn of Otisfield and Les Buzzell of Auburn; 2nd place: Misha Tomic of Waterford […]