To the Editor: On Saturday, September 30th, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation as Bethel’s Harvestfest kicked off. The day started with a wonderful Jeep Jamboree parade. On the common, the air was filled with sounds from laughing and smiling children painting pumpkins at Hancock Lumber’s tent. The music was terrific, with Brad Hooper in […]
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NSB promotes Farrell
NORWAY — Frank Farrell of Minot, has been promoted to Vice President, Information Systems Manager, at Norway Savings Bank. Frank joined the Bank in 2013 as a Software Support Specialist in the IT department. His extensive background, education, and IT experience, allowed Frank to quickly acclimate to the IT team and related responsibilities. Since day […]
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NSB promotes Farrell
NORWAY — Frank Farrell of Minot, has been promoted to Vice President, Information Systems Manager, at Norway Savings Bank. Frank joined the Bank in 2013 as a Software Support Specialist in the IT department. His extensive background, education, and IT experience, allowed Frank to quickly acclimate to the IT team and related responsibilities. Since day […]
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Grief support group starting
PARIS — The First Congregational Church of South Paris will be hosting a Grief Support Group beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. at 17 East Main Street in South Paris. The group is open to anyone in the Oxford Hills Community. The group will meet for six weeks (11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13). […]
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MEOC offers free college planning
REGION — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning, for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held at the following dates and times: Virtual: Monday, October 30 at 10 a.m. Who we are: […]
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Cosmic Creation to perform at Gala
NORWAY — Cottage Street Creative Exchange is excited to announce that Cosmic Creation will be performing several dances throughout their November 4 Gala evening. CSCE Artistic Director Debi Irons requested two dances from their recent Chakra Show, along with some with The Cobblestones and from their regular repertory. Go to artmoves.dance for more information.
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Invitation to walk the labyrinth
NORWAY — The members of First Universalist Church of Norway invite our friends and neighbors to experience a meditative journey by walking the new temporary labyrinth, seen above, in our backyard. The labyrinth is made with hay and it is hoped that it will last through the month of October. The congregation would like to […]
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Paris library hosts Mad Science Halloween Spook-tacular
PARIS — The Paris Public Library is hosting the Mad Science of Maine’s program “Halloween Spook-tacular” on Saturday, October 28, at 10:30 a.m., at the Deering Memorial Community Center. With high-energy and entertaining presentations, Mad Science makes learning science fun. At the Spook-tacular, participants will enjoy science tricks & treats, such as the foaming Jack […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
The cats keep coming, so we’ll keep sharing some here. Silly little Arielle is a very special girl who arrived at the shelter in June. Arielle has some form of head trauma that was caused by a dog, which leads us to believe she might not do the best with super energetic pups. The trauma […]
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Movie Review: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’
The creative, commercial, and overall cultural impact of 1973’s “The Exorcist” cannot be overstated. Every Halloween, you’re bound to see and hear references to the film, from facsimiles of Linda Blair’s otherworldly-affected face to recreations of the iconic head-spinning scene to quotes of demonic threats that can’t be repeated here. The film spawned both sequels […]