OXFORD — On Friday, the Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met and announced the following winners: Coming in 1st place was Dick Allen of New Gloucester and Les Buzzell of Auburn; 2nd place were Nancy Farmer and Luke Merry of Norway; and 3rd place were Marta Clements of Bryant Pond and Bruce Clements of New […]
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Safe Voices promotes Austin to Executive Director
AREA — Safe Voices is happy to announce that Executive Director Elise Johansen will be succeeded by the agency’s current Director of Programs, Rebecca Austin, when Johansen steps down in June. Austin has been with the agency for 15 years, beginning first as an advocate based in Franklin County and most recently leading the programmatic […]
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Movie Review: ‘Abigail’
After last week’s heavy, serious, ultraviolent “Civil War,” I needed a movie like the lighter, sillier, also ultraviolent “Abigail.” Is this film as intelligent and thought-provoking as last week’s offering – a film that still rules the box office, by the way? No. Is this film going to leave much of an impact on popular […]
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Arts contest winners announced
POLAND — The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot, and Poland held a visual arts contest with the theme of ‘Hope’. Entries were submitted for two age groups and were judged by club members at the April 25 meeting with the following winners being selected: These entries will be submitted to Optimist International […]
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ARWC and call for volunteers
AREA — ARWC needs volunteers to help with the Volunteer River Monitoring Program. It involves early morning water quality testing using meters twice a month for the summer. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Ferg Lea at [email protected]. Join a diverse group of participants for the Annual Androscoggin River Watershed Conference on […]
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OHCA Honor Roll
OXFORD — The following students have earned academic honors for the 3 nd Quarter of the 2023-2024 OHCA school year. Congratulations! Students who have earned Highest honors (grades A- or above) in all subjects: Samuel Gelinas, Grade 9 Brennan Licata, Grade 9 Liam Wheeler, Grade 9 Students who have earned Honors (grades B+ or above) […]
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Local DAR Chapter receives grant
AREA — Who doesn’t enjoy celebrating Independence Day, July 4? In just two years, this day takes on even greater significance as July 4, 2026 is the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. In anticipation, Congress established the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission in 2016 to plan and orchestrate “America 250″ to lead the nation in commemorating our […]
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Climate Convergence with NPR’s Living on Earth
NORWAY — The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy will host its fifth annual 2030 Vision Climate Convergence on May 17 and 18 in downtown Norway under tents at the recreation park on Cottage Street. This year’s convergence, themed “Connect Catalyze Create,” will continue to build momentum for climate action in western Maine and beyond during […]
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Free welding training offered
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in completing their MIG Intensive 80-hour. May 20 – July 11, 2024. Register Today. Information and registration for the free program are available at centralmaine.cc/workforceapply Learn a new […]