PARIS — The Paris Public Library is preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its home in Market Square. First started in 1885, the limited collection moved among various buildings in Paris for many years. In 1917, the Seneca Club, long-time supporters of the library, began a campaign to construct a permanent location, and on […]
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Farmers face succession planning challenges with help
STATE — In Maine, senior farmers aged 65 or older operate about 30% of the state’s farms. This farmland will transfer ownership in the next decade in one way or another. As farmers dig into winter and farm planning, many senior farmers are turning for help with succession and transfer planning to the Farm Succession […]
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Central Maine welcomes new orthopedic provider
LEWISTON — Central Maine Orthopedics is pleased to introduce its newest provider, Bruce Hamilton-Dick, MD. Dr. Hamilton-Dick went to medical school at Albany Medical College and completed his residency at Albany Medical Center. He also did a fellowship at the University of Massachusetts in Orthopedics/Sports Medicine. Dr. Hamilton-Dick is particularly passionate about musculoskeletal care and […]
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Movie Review: ‘Kraven the Hunter’
In between the blockbusters of the Thanksgiving season and the blockbusters of the Christmas season comes “Kraven the Hunter,” a movie that was never going to be a blockbuster in any season. Sergei “Kraven” Kravinoff (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) is another one of those Spider-Man villains who’s getting his own movie because Sony still has a piece […]
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4-H launching two virtual workshops
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Virtual Learning is kicking off 2025 with two opportunities in January, a series on climate civic action and a series introducing farm care and basic animal science. This Extension program leads virtual learning opportunities for young people on a variety of topics throughout the year. The Zoom […]
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Cabin Fever Reliever at the First Universalist Church of West Paris
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris will be hosting Cabin Fever events during the winter months, starting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 1-3 p.m. Come join us for games, puzzles, knitting, etc. Games and puzzles will be available, but feel free to bring your own. Light refreshments will be available. Jan. […]
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Rotary distributes winter outerwear to schools
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club was pleased to help children in Stevens Brook, Crooked River and Songo Locks Elementary Schools with needed winter outerwear. On Friday, December 13, Rotarians George Klauber and Aaron Hagan delivered new boots, pants, gloves and hats to all three schools where they will be distributed to children […]
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Maine Youth Action & Maine Youth for Climate Justice merge
STATE — After months of thoughtful reflection and dialogue, effective Dec. 31, Maine Youth Action (MYA) will merge with Maine Youth for Climate Justice (MYCJ). All legislative advocacy efforts MYA facilitated will continue under MYCJ. MYA will also maintain its plaintiff status in the lawsuit against the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. Additional positions will […]
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Cabin Fever Reliever at the First Universalist Church of West Paris
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris will be hosting Cabin Fever events during the winter months, starting on Tuesday, January 7, from 1-3 p.m. Come join us for games, puzzles, knitting, etc. Games and puzzles will be available, but feel free to bring your own. Light refreshments will be available. January […]
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Central Maine welcomes new orthopedic provider
LEWISTON — Central Maine Orthopedics is pleased to introduce its newest provider, Bruce Hamilton-Dick, MD. Dr. Hamilton-Dick went to medical school at Albany Medical College and completed his residency at Albany Medical Center. He also did a fellowship at the University of Massachusetts in Orthopedics/Sports Medicine. Dr. Hamilton-Dick is particularly passionate about musculoskeletal care and […]