Christmas in Carthage events CARTHAGE — On Saturday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Carthage Town Office Building, there will be a social, Christmas craft, color pages, bowling, snack and drinks. Events are free. Christmas at the Carthage Historical Society will be held on Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. with a potluck […]
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Fiddler on ‘Brave’ soundtrack, Scottish harpist will play
CARTHAGE — Scottish fiddler Chris Stout, featured soloist on the soundtrack for Pixar’s fantasy/adventure film “Brave,” and harpist Catriona McKay will give three shows in Maine in December. First up will be a concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at St. Lawrence Arts in Portland; then at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Skye Theatre Performing Arts […]
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S. McGuire: The real reason for King’s victory
In his editorial, Nov. 16, Rex Rhoades thinks that the election of Angus King shows that Mainers are pro-wind power, even in Roxbury. Actually, what his election shows is that King’s timing in entering the race caused many otherwise viable candidates to pull out. Remember “Run, Chellie, Run”? Most of the Democrats I spoke to […]
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Celtic instrumentalist Troy MacGillivray will perform ‘Tune Poets’ show
PORTLAND — Award-winning Celtic instrumentalist Troy MacGillivray, who has played more than 200 performances this year, is known for his ability to unearth the lesser-played but great tunes of respected composers. With such tunes in his repertoire, MacGillivray has assembled a show called “Tune Poets” that he is taking to several Maine concert venues, beginning Tuesday, Nov. […]
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Pulp truck rolls in Rumford; driver blinded by sun
RUMFORD — A Carthage man escaped injury Wednesday afternoon when the pulp truck he was driving south on Route 232 rolled over and spilled its load into a field, police said. Leonard Hutchinson, 52, was rounding the corner at 1 p.m. at the intersection of Rumford Road when the accident occurred, Rumford officer Dave Hodgson […]
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Dixfield residents vote to begin withdrawal process, but no money
DIXFIELD — Residents approved beginning the process to withdraw from RSU 10 by a vote of 695-543. However, they voted down spending the money to acquire the legal and other guidance needed for the lengthy withdrawal process by a vote of 332 yes to 402 no. An estimated up to $50,000 was needed for such […]
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Irish band RUNA will give 2 concerts
CARTHAGE — New England Celtic Arts will host the award-winning Irish band RUNA at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The high-energy contemporary band will also perform on Thursday Nov. 15, at Unity College’s Center for the Performing Arts in Unity. RUNA draws on the diverse musical backgrounds of its band members and […]
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Foothills students make visit for history
DIXFIELD – Western Foothills teacher Kurt Rowley had been planning this visit all summer long since Regional School Union 10 had been awarded a Maine Community Heritage Project grant last spring. Through the renowned Maine Memory Network, students from 10 of its member towns will help create a website honoring the area’s long history. The […]
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P. Kazarosian: Invest in business growth
Where have all the young people gone? Every candidate laments the lack of jobs in Maine. Sheryl Briggs has done little to change the way things are. In order to grow and stimulate Maine’s economy, the state needs to invest in business growth and reduce burdensome regulations that make companies stay away. Lisa Keim, the […]