PARIS — The Paris Public Library is honored to serve again this holiday season as a collection point for new knitted children’s hats and mittens. The items donated will be given to the Christmas for Kids organization to be distributed to children in need and to local schools. Donations may be dropped off anytime at […]
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Conservation District announces skidder bridge update
AREA — If you work in forestry or the forest products industry, you are probably familiar with skidder bridges and the vital role they play in sustainability. These bridges come in several pieces and can be moved to sites to allow equipment and vehicles to safely cross streams. They are an essential tool that reduces […]
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SeniorsPlus announces December classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in Dec.. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is […]
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Extension offers holiday gifts for gardeners
STATE — If you’re in need of a gift for the gardener in your life, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering 8 new bundles of pre-recorded webinars on gardening-related topics. The On-Demand Webinar bundles include 3 to 4 pre-recorded webinars, plus helpful related resources. New topics include ornamental garden design and maintenance, garden […]
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Arts & Crafts Fair: One-stop shopping
NORWAY — This year’s spectacular Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair at the First Universalist Church of Norway on Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, December 8, from noon to 4 p.m., will feature the creations of more than 20 local artisans. The First Universalist Church is located at 479 […]
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Bennabis Health expands into Maine
BETHEL — Bennabis Health, the leading provider of individual and group health benefit programs supporting medical cannabis patients, is thrilled to announce its partnerships with Northeast Kind Holdings and Mainly Holdings. This strategic collaboration with the Sweet Dirt dispensaries in Eliot, Portland, and Waterville, and the Brilliant Buds dispensary in Bethel, reinforces their commitment to […]
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Christmas fair and cookie walk coming
OTISFIELD — There will be a Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road (off Route 121) Otisfield. Hand-crafted arts and crafts, hand-knitted and crocheted items, Christmas Wreaths, and Greens will be offered at reasonable prices. A white elephant table filled with […]
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Bryant thanks voters
To the Editor: I want to thank the voters of Senate District 19. While the results were not what supporters or I hoped for – we are proud to have run a positive campaign based on issues that are important to working families. Now the hard work begins: we need to create good-paying jobs, improve […]
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NSB to sponsor Bridgton Academy’s Holiday Auction
BRIDGTON — It has grown into a holiday tradition for alumni, families, and community members, near and far. An opportunity to partake in holiday cheer while supporting a place dedicated to building character and confidence that can last a lifetime. The Bridgton Academy’s 2024 Holiday Auction is set for Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. […]
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Movie Review: ‘Red One’
“Red One” desperately wants to be an “edgy” Christmas movie. Edgy Christmas movies throughout history have included everything from raunchy comedies (“Bad Santa,” “The Ref”) to intense action (“Fatman,” “Violent Night”) to straight-up horror (“Black Christmas,” “Silent Night, Deadly Night”). When edgy movies turn Christmas on its head just right, they can become blockbusters and […]