Bethel will host a trappers’ weekend in mid-August, billed as “family fun.” What will not be highlighted during that event is trapping’s dark side, which is amply revealed in the National Trappers Association Handbook by Tom Krause (2007). The actual language of the following excerpts, chosen at random, is too graphic to be published in […]
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Bruce Marshall to open Acoustic Sunset Concert Series
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust’s popular Acoustic Sunset Concerts Series on top of Hacker’s Hill Preserve on Quaker Ridge Road in Casco returns Wednesday, Aug. 8, for its seventh season. This summer’s opening concert will feature the vocals and guitar work of nationally renowned musician Bruce Marshall. A tireless performer with great originals, an […]
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Russell "Rusty" Scott Shaffer
JAY — Russell “Rusty” Scott Shaffer, 59, of Jay passed away Tuesday, July 31, at his home. He was born April 14, 1959, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Lawrence Shaffer and Donna (Nelson) Shaffer. He was a 1977 graduate of Jay High School. He loved and was terrific at woodworking. He also loved his animals, […]
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The Veggies to play at Fastbreaks
This Saturday, the local classic rock band The Veggies will be performing from 8 p.m. to midnight at Fastbreaks, 1465 Lisbon St., Lewiston. No cover charge. (Submitted photo)
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MSMT closes season with 'Singin’ in the Rain'
BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theatre closes its 60th anniversary season with the smash hit, “Singin’ in the Rain.” This classic show runs from Aug. 8-25. “Singin’ in the Rain” has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline — the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make […]
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Continental Shakedown plays this weekend
Continental Shakedown will be performing at 8:30 p.m. this Friday at The Mill House Pub in Mechanic Falls. The trio will also bring its jam-infused blues-rock to Rick’s Cafe in Naples at 9 p.m. Saturday. There is no cover charge for either show.
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UN will maintain presence in Somalia
Since April, 1992, an international peacekeeping or monitoring force of some type has attempted to reduce the mayhem in war-wracked Somalia. Subtract 1992 from 2018: you get 26 years. Prepare to add more. This week the UN Security Council voted to maintain the UN and African Union Somali peacekeeping operation (African Union Mission in Somalia, […]
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Benefit concert at Mixers Friday
National act Living on a Bad Name, a Bon Jovi tribute band, with supporting local act Honey Pot, are playing a benefit show at Mixers Friday. All money raised will go to Lungs for Rose and Greg Lambert. Doors open at 5 p.m. and cover is a $5 donation at the door. There will be […]
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Mom sees danger everywhere
DEAR ABBY: I’m the proud mom of a wonderful 21-year-old daughter whom I find myself worrying about more and more lately. She just graduated from our local college and is heading to medical school in another state six hours away. Rationally, I know she’ll be fine and can take care of herself, but I am […]
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Gerard Noel Ouellette Sr.
LEWISTON — Gerard Noel Ouellette, “Gerry,” 86, passed peacefully Sunday morning, July 29, surrounded by his loving family, following a long illness. He was born at home in Lisbon on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1931. He was the son of Oscar and Clara (Girard) Ouellette, and was one of six children. He attended St. Dominic High […]