The Town of Upton is seeking bids to mow the municipal lawns. Bids must be submitted by May 31. For more information, call 533-2131 or email upton@megalink.net. LBNR’s May meeting will be Sunday, May 18, at 9 a.m. in the clubhouse. Our daughter came up for an overnight visit on Saturday, the 12th. The power […]
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Falls Fire Yard Sale, BBQ requests sale items
FARMINGTON — The Falls Fire Co., Inc. has set the date for their annual Yard Sale and Chicken BBQ for Saturday, July 19, and will be located on Philbrick Park field. Mark your calendar now. They are currently asking for donations of clean, sellable, new, or slightly used items. Please no dishes, clothes, magazines, […]
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Newry news for May 16
A big thank you to the seven people who came out for Community Clean Up Day and to my husband for taking the trash to the transfer station. We covered quite a section of Bear River Road. If you weren’t able to come out, feel free to pick up the roadside at any time to […]
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Movie Review: ‘The Accountant 2’
“The Accountant” was a mid-sized hit from 2016 that, until recently, had a reputation as a wannabe franchise-starter that never got a follow-up. I watched the first movie for research last weekend, and I would have guessed that the reason the film went so long without a sequel was that the key players knew that […]
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Guide to Paris life, events
The Town of Paris is alive with exciting events, meaningful initiatives, and opportunities to connect. Whether you’re seeking family fun, civic engagement, or ways to give back, there’s something for everyone in this edition of Paris Pulse. Events, Activities Yoga Kids with Three Eyed Raven: (ages 2–6) takes place Mondays from 9-10:30 a.m. through May […]
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Andover news for May 16
I have heard that there was a wonderful turnout for the annual Birthday Supper this year. Ross Swain was kind enough to share some pictures of the beautifully decorated tables and delicious cakes on the Andover, Maine Community Bulletin Board Facebook page. This is a great place to pop on and find out what is […]
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What I’ve learned: Weeds
I recently came across a song I hadn’t heard in many years. It’s called “Misalliance,” written by the comedy duo, Flanders and Swann. It tells of a honeysuckle and a bindweed that fall in love. This is a problem because honeysuckles spiral clockwise and bindweeds, anti-clockwise. The two don’t care, they are in love. However, […]
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Locke’s Mills news for May 16
This coming Saturday, May 17, is Town Meeting Day in Greenwood. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Legion Hall on the Gore Road. Plan to come a bit early and spend a few minutes enjoying coffee, donuts, and conversation with neighbors and friends. If the buzz on social media is any indication, we […]
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Woodstock news for May 16
Happy Mother’s Day (belated, of course). I’m happy to see the sun shining brightly, despite the chilly wind. The warmer temps and rain made my plants start to pop. The daffodils are nearly done, but the tulips are all budded. The ground phlox is showing lots of color. I was very happy to see the […]
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Lights Out hosts show in Woodhull’s newly restored building
NORWAY — Lights Out Gallery will curate and host an art show in partnership with Woodhull at Safford House in Portland, from May 29 through October 29. Rising across the horizon of Casco Bay is Atlantic Morning, a group exhibition presented at the newly restored Safford House in Portland, Maine. This historic high-style Italianate mansion, […]