LEWISTON — There is a need for blue spruce and fir boughs for insulating the shelters throughout Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends colonies. The group is also looking for anyone interested in volunteering to help make shelters and rebuild many of the structures that have been ruined by weather conditions. Anyone interested in helping can email […]
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Community sales
RUMFORD — The Sons of Italy with have a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12, 13 and 14, at their lodge on Route 108. There will be yard sale items and a bake sale, which includes quart jars of spaghetti sauce with four meatballs, pies and cookies. — WILTON — A […]
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Norway church to host CD release event
NORWAY — “Heart Songs & Circle Songs,” a new songbook/CD project from singer-songwriters Heather Pierson and Bernice Martin, will be released at a special event at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at the First Universalist Church of Norway. Pierson is a pianist, singer-songwriter, and performer who frequently tours throughout the United States both as a […]
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Spirit imposes stricter rules on emotional support animals
Spirit Airlines has become the latest airline to impose additional restrictions on emotional support animals, the discount carrier announced this week. Beginning Oct. 15, travelers will have to give Spirit at least 48 hours notice of their intention to travel with an emotional support animal and provide more documentation than the airline requires now. The […]
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Comedian Bob Marley to perform at Mixers
SABATTUS — Join us Thursday October 11th at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge presents an evening of side-splitting laughter and entertainment with Maine’s favorite comedian Bob Marley on Thursday, Oct. 11. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. This event is 21-plus. All tickets are general admission. Seating is first come, […]
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Claxton an outstanding person
In the contentious political atmosphere that exists at present, it is difficult to find candidates who exemplify honesty, trustworthiness, empathy and bipartisanship. I have found that Ned Claxton is a candidate who displays all of those traits. Claxton is a man of integrity. He will listen, deliberate and find solutions. He will work across the […]
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New winery and vineyard to hold wine tasting and tour
LEEDS — WillowsAwake Winery, a new winery and vineyard, will host a wine tasting and vineyard tour from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. This event will include the very first tour of this new Maine vineyard, hors d’oeuvres, a 10-glass wine tasting, hearty fall soups by Hurricane’s Cafe & Deli and the chance […]
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Power line would destroy beauty
This summer, I was able to go with my family for the first time whitewater rafting on the Kennebec River. When we were on the calm part of the river, that is where I learned about the Central Maine Power corridor. It broke my heart to find out that people would destroy Maine’s natural beauty. […]
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‘Les Troubadours’ to present musical show at next La Rencontre
LEWISTON — The next La Rencontre at the Gendron Franco Center will feature the popular women’s French-language singing group “Les Troubadours.” La Rencontre (the gathering) will begin at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18. La Rencontre is a multi-language event and not restricted to French-speakers or even those of Franco descent. All are welcome to attend […]
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Dealing with telemarketers
I have been on the federal “no call” list for many years. Until about two years ago, I used to get about two unsolicited calls per year while many people were screaming about them. Unfortunately, I now get five to 10 every day, about 75 percent of them robocalls from all over the country and […]