Yesterday, I was visiting with friends who are building a small house on a lovely piece of protected land. My friend and her husband are very interested in ground covers, having a penchant for green without having to deal with a lawn they do not want. I am just the perfect friend to help them, […]
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Mahoosuc Land Trust announces fifth annual Monarch Festival
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust’s 5th annual Monarch Festival is Sunday, Aug. 24. Admission is free, and the event runs from noon to 4 p.m., immediately following the Mahoosuc Land Trust annual meeting at 11 a.m. Monarchs are among the best known of the local pollinators to frequent Mahoosuc Land Trust’s unique Habitat For All […]
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Denmark Arts Center presents August events
DENMARK — The following are the events coming to the Denmark Arts Center in the next three weeks. • Al Hospers Birthday Band Friday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m.: We are so delighted to welcome Al Hospers Birthday Band, a six-piece group playing in the New England area. They play an eclectic mix of cover […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Lana was brought in as a surrender, after her owners could no longer care for her. We believe she’s around 3-5 years old. Lana was very nervous when she first came to us, but warmed up quickly. Lana has shown us that she is a very sweet, loving girl who would prefer a quiet home. […]
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Shy, Novice, and Closeted, maybe — but fantastic!
To the Editor: To the 70 — yes, seventy — ages 7 to 79, Shy, Novice & Closeted Artists and dozens of helpers: Congratulations on a fantastic, fabulous, fun, inspiring 21st Annual Shy, Novice & Closeted Art Show! (Held Saturday, July 5, 2025.) You and your art, in collaboration with 69 artists and community helpers, […]
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Bethel photographer winner of Norway Savings Bank Scenic Photo Contest
NORWAY — An annual invitation to customers, team members, and the wider community to capture the beauty of Maine in a photograph drew 339 submissions from 118 photographers recently, with 17 of the contributions set to adorn the 2026 Norway Savings Bank Desk Calendar. After a panel of judges, comprised of NSB team members, viewed […]
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I Screen, You Screen: What you need to know about sarcomas and bone cancer
Sarcomas are a rare type of cancer that form in bone, muscle, nerve, tendon, and other soft tissues in the body. Sarcomas occur when immature bone or soft tissue cells have a change in their DNA and become malformed. These eventually form a mass that affects nearby tissue. These tumors form most commonly in the […]
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Six area students named 2025 Mitchell Scholars by the Mitchell Institute
COUNTY — Six high school graduates have been named 2025 Mitchell Scholars by the Mitchell Institute. The 2025 scholars join more than 3,800 past recipients who have been unlocking their potential, having successful college experiences, and contributing to the vitality of their communities since 1995. Students receive a $10,000 scholarship award, along with ongoing personal […]
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Norway Savings Bank continues contributions, sponsors Loon Echo Trek for the Trails
BRIDGTON — Through its conservation and stewardship of nearly 10,000 acres and over 35 miles of trails in the Sebago Lake region, Loon Echo Land Trust is deepening relationships between people and the environment, while preserving natural areas and resources in the process. LELT is a nonprofit organization that protects the character of land in […]
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Tribute concert to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence
BERLIN, NH — All are welcome to attend the Meaningful Music benefit concert taking place on Monday, July 28, at St. Kieran’s Community Center for the Arts at 155 Emery Street in Berlin, New Hampshire, at 7 p.m. Local musicians will be sharing songs of their choice. The lineup includes: Aubree Brochu (saxophone), Leah Dion […]