It’s the holiday season, so whoop-dee-doo, and dickory-dock, and don’t forget that you’re probably in hock. Yes, I refer to this profession as a labor of love for many reasons, not the least of which is that it doesn’t bestow upon me the riches to buy lavish Christmas gifts. Check that. I don’t have two […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Responsible Pet Care seeks homes for shelter animals through holiday video
PARIS — Jessie wants a home to live out her golden years. Gigi wants a big house with a yard. Lynnette wants to live with people who will respect her privacy. All they want for Christmas is a warm, caring home. They are just a few of the 107 kittens and 13 dogs currently sheltered […]
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50th anniversary of Bethel Living Nativity performance set for Dec. 21
BETHEL — Fifty years after resident Sue Farrar organized Bethel’s first Living Nativity performance, the Bethel Alliance Church will continue the long-lasting tradition at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Bethel Common. The Rev. Kevin Belanger said Monday morning that over the years, the Living Nativity has “very much become a community event” and […]
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Sun Journal Holiday Movie Bracket Challenge
“It’s A Wonderful Life” took top honors of the Sun Journal Holiday Movie Bracket Challenge. Thanks to all of our readers that voted.
Posted inFranklin
Livermore Falls manager wants selectmen to rescind vote on paid day off
LIVERMORE FALLS — Town Manager Kristal Flagg will ask selectmen Tuesday to rescind their Dec. 2 vote to give nonessential town employees the day after Christmas off with pay. Instead, she will offer the board another option, which she initially discussed prior to the board making its decision. She will ask selectmen to allow the […]
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Chamber creates 145 holiday baskets for Franklin County families
FARMINGTON — The Gerry Wiles Holiday Food Basket Drive is providing 145 holiday baskets to families throughout Franklin County. Sponsored by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, members gathered Friday to start distributing boxes filled with items for a holiday meal. The boxes include a turkey and all the fixings with enough for a large […]
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Steps to take before giving pets as gifts
Consult the eventual recipient first The element of surprise is part of what makes the holiday season of giving so special, and few things may inspire more enthusiastic responses than new pets under the tree. But however appealing you may find such reactions, it’s still best to first consult the intended recipient before buying or […]
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Gift exchange dos and don’ts
Grab bags are a staple of this season of giving, and the following are a few dos and don’ts to ensure participation in gift exchanges is fun and friendly for all involved. DO set a gift amount limit. Holiday grab bags are more about having fun and exchanging a little something with friends and family […]
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UMaine administration clarifies Christmas decoration policy
ORONO — An email from a University of Maine supervisor, directing employees to refrain from displaying Christmas or other religious-themed decorations on campus, has sparked outrage on the campus and in the community. The story, first reported by WABI-TV on Wednesday, spread wildly across social media: A Facebook group called Bring Cheer Back to UMaine […]
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Crafting with kids to create great gifts
And, we aren’t talking paper ties and macaroni necklaces … although lovely and very-much appreciated, they tend to get tucked away soon after being received. Issac, Lyra and Addison Raymond, of Auburn, spent a day making Christmas gifts and learning that the season is not just for receiving. “They love doing crafts,” said Sarah, their […]