BETHEL — “To Your Health” is pleased to host its popular annual heart-health educational program presented by Dr. Daniel van Buren, FACC, Director of Cardiovascular Medicine at the New England Heart Institute at Androscoggin Valley Hospital of Berlin, NH. A resident of Bethel and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. van […]
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Movie Review: ‘A Working Man’
Jason Statham has a new movie out. He plays with a guy who used to work in a violent profession, but he’s sworn to leave that life behind. But now some bad people have messed with his employer (the only people to help him out when he was at a low point), and he’s going […]
DAR’s Patriot of the month
BRIDGTON — Now for April’s Patriot of the Month! Daniel Brigham was born on November 15, 1760, in Marlborough, MA, the son of Ithamer and Ruth (Ward) Brigham. At the tender age of 16, he began the first of his three enlistments in the Revolution, serving a total of 9.5 months with Colonel Read and […]
Scouting leaders honored at recognition dinner
WINSLOW — Scouting leaders from Kennebec, Lincoln, Knox, Franklin and Somerset Counties gathered to honor Yvette Bernier with the highest award a local Scouting district can bestow on a volunteer- the District Award of Merit- in recognition of her service as an Assistant Scoutmaster and volunteer role of nurse for many years both at Camp […]
Phillips couple brings fresh doughnuts to rural roadside
Clifford’s Donut Stop, located on Route 4 just south of the Madrid Township line, offers fresh doughnuts and other pastries Thursday through Saturday.
Snapshots in Time: Leaves from a western Maine diary
(This edition of ‘Snapshots’ shares a charming account of a canoe trip up the Cupsuptic River retold from an old trip diary that appeared in the MAINE WOODS newspaper on September 9, 1903. I wonder if the mentioned “Herb” might be a young guide & newcomer to Haines Landing who would go on to become […]
Fayette board discusses auction, school budget, and bond concerns
At its April 1 meeting, the Fayette Select Board discussed school budget impacts, and an upcoming online auction to benefit Starling Hall.
Maine libraries face uncertainty amid potential federal funding cuts
Maine librarians warn that proposed IMLS cuts could cripple rural services, interlibrary loans and internet access.
AARP News You Can Use: Real I.D.
As sure as April showers bring May flowers, warmer weather brings our minds to summer vacations and travel. Many of us have favorite spots to visit along the Maine coast or mountain lakes. However, if we plan to fly within the United States for our vacation, we will need to have the new Real ID […]