OLD TOWN – City councilors this week took their first look at the fiscal year 2020 budget, and now must decide what stays and goes. While the council has not yet said what its target goal is for the budget, one thing is certain – it will be far less than the request made in […]
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Have a beer, it’s good for the economy
Many of us lost track of what the “next big thing” was long ago. Trends may come and go, but we stay the same. However, lately I’ve noticed something odd: It seems like “small” may be the next big thing. There are tiny houses, tiny cars, slim phones and small computers. Lately, even beer has […]
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Keeping America beautiful
Every year, the list of causes celebrated via a day or month seems to grow. Look right now at April, for instance; among other things, it’s National Humor Month, International Guitar Month, National Pecan Month, National Welding Month, and Records and Information Management Month. Now while such proclamations may matter to select groups. there are […]
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Holy Week Services
Old Town United Methodist Church Good Friday, April 19: Service, 6 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 21: Ecumenical Sunrise Service at the Old Town Riverfront Park Gazebo, 6:30 a.m. Community Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m.; Resurrection Worship, 10:30 a.m. Stillwater Federated Church Easter Sunday, April 21: Easter Breakfast, 8 a.m.; Resurrection Worship, 9 a.m. St. James’ […]
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E-waste cleanup day on April 27
Challenger Learning Center will hold its annual spring e-waste cleanup day from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 27 at 30 Venture Way, Bangor. This event os open to residents and businesses from any community. Challenger’s easy-in, easy-out location makes this a great free disposal day for e-waste. Challenger does not benefit from your recycled materials […]
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Reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s Ophelia the topic of King Chair Lecture at UMaine April 12
ORONO – Lisa Klein, author of the young adult novel “Ophelia,” will discuss her reinterpretation of the classic play “Hamlet” as told from Ophelia’s point of view at 5 p.m. April 12 in Neville Hall, Room 101 at the University of Maine. “Hamlet’s Girlfriend Gets a Life” is part of the Stephen E. King Chair […]
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Red Cross encourages donors to give blood
BANGOR – The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April. Eligible donors of all blood types – especially type O – are needed to help ensure blood products are available for patients this spring. Nearly half of the public knows someone who has been helped by a […]
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Watch out for scammers claiming to be from the Social Security Administration
The New Year means the start of tax season. The Federal Trade Commission is warning people to be on the lookout for suspicious calls that claim to be from the Social Security Administration. Scammers are ramping up their efforts to steal Social Security numbers to use in filing fraudulent tax returns. How the Scam Works […]
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Area senior citizens meeting
The Old Town, Orono and Surrounding Area Senior Citizens will meet Wednesday, April 10 at the Old Town Elks Lodge in the downstairs room. Socializing with coffee and snacks starts about 8:30 a.m. The regular business meeting starts at 1 a.m.1. There will be music by Kathy and Ed; There also will be a Tea […]
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Nomination papers available in Bradley
Nomination papers for one Town Council Seat for a three year term are now available in Bradley. The term of Sally Stout is expiring. Nomination papers are available at the Town of Bradley Municipal Building located at 165B Main Street Bradley during regular business hours. Nomination papers must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office […]