WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and European leaders pulled back from the brink of a trade war over autos Wednesday and agreed to open talks to tear down trade barriers between the United States and the European Union. But while politicians and businesses welcomed the deal Thursday, the agreement was vague, the negotiations are […]
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Heather Masse and Jed Wilson perform at Brick Church
LOVELL — The Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Christian Hill Road, will welcome Heather Masse and Jed Wilson for a return visit after last year’s benefit concert that filled the church at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2. This dynamic and engaging duo performs in theaters and venues across the country, including guest spots on Garrison […]
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Bates Dance Festival presents company nora chipaumire
The Bates Dance Festival presents company nora chipaumire, a Zimbabwean choreographer known for challenging and embracing stereotypes of Africa, art and the black performing body. Chipaumire and company perform “portrait of myself as my father,” a piece using a boxing scenario and elastic bands linking the performers to question family ties. Chipaumire’s residency includes a show and […]
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Westerhoff Family Foundation's final Rangeley concert
RANGELEY — Rangeley Friends of the Arts will present the Westerhoff Family Foundation concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. There is no admission fee but donations are gratefully accepted. This will be the Westerhoffs’ last concert in Rangeley, a place they have visited and […]
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Open air art show and sale in Rangeley
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ 38th annual “Art in August” will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, in the heart of Oquossoc Village. Artists’ exhibits will be in Oquossoc Park. This year’s offerings continue the tradition of presenting fine art and fine craft in the Rangeley Lakes […]
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Priscilla J. Dyer
TURNER — Priscilla J. Dyer, 87, formerly of Auburn, passed away at her home in Turner on Sunday, July 22, with her daughters by her side. Priscilla was born June 13, 1931, in Auburn, the daughter of Willie Gosselin and Ruth (Bragdon) Gosselin. She was educated in local schools. She married James Dyer on Oct. 6, […]
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Local historian releases new book
Local historian Douglas Hodgkin has written another biography — this time about a member of his own family. His great-grandfather, a farmer, local civic leader and Androscoggin County politician, is the subject of “Elwin E. Additon: Progressive Farmer and Politician.” Additon (1864-1942) owned a farm in Leeds and held many offices in town government, including […]
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University of Southern Maine announces dean's list
PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine has announced the dean’s list for the 2018 spring semester. Local students named to the list include: Androscoggin County Auburn: Katelyn Parsons, Reilly Johnson, Ellen Penley-Theis, Joshua Harris, Nikkita Drake, Hannah Footer, Sara Fitzgerald, Michelle Breton, Nicholas Esty, Brandon Pelletier, Danielle Gagne, Kailee Brown, Cathleen Bender, Elizabeth Pepin, Akosua Kavi and Steven Farrington. […]
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Judge will toe the party line
Rep. Richard Pickett recently wrote (guest column, July 15) to encourage the public to give Judge Brett Kavanaugh a fair hearing, regardless of people’s political persuasion, since he has demonstrated that he is “open-minded.” However, in this day and age, open-mindedness is irrelevant, since every Republican judicial appointee since the Reagan years has been reviewed, […]
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Community meals
CASCO — Casco Village Church United Church of Christ will serve its annual Casco Days Supper with baked beans and homemade pie from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at 941 Meadow Road, Route 121. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 8 and younger, and $21 maximum for families with young children. — FARMINGTON — Henderson […]