Years ago, I traveled one season with the Shrine Circus for its run through Maine and eastern Canada. My job was to manage the concessions. In Portland, as I was waiting for the truck with the concession equipment to arrive, I sat in the arena’s empty bleachers. Equipment of all sorts, from trapeze bars to […]
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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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Mahoosuc Community Band Christmas Concert
BETHEL — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The Mahoosuc Community Band has been practicing Christmas music since September. The Christmas Concert is Sunday, December 8, at 4 p.m. at Gould Academy Bingham Auditorium. The snow date is Monday, December 9 at 7 p.m. Mahoosuc Community Band has joined with Gould Academy music […]
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Advent schedule announced for Bolsters Mills church
HARRISON — Since November 24 is the week before Advent, A-J Alexander, Lay Pastor for Bolsters Mills UMC, will lead the morning worship by exploring “Thankfulness.” Her message will be based on many mission trips to San Felipe, Mexico, and how these trips have impacted her heart of thankfulness. December 1 brings us to the […]
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UMF winter, spring courses open to the public
FARMINGTON — Looking for a single college course, a series of courses, or a complete academic program that helps you meet your career and personal goals? Registration for the University of Maine at Farmington’s Winter Term and Spring Semester courses is now open to the public. UMF offers a broad range of course formats to […]
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All welcome to participate in the Turkey Trot, Walk & Waddle
GORHAM, NH — On Thursday, November 28, the 3-mile Turkey Trot, Walk, and Waddle will begin at 9 a.m. in Gorham NH. Participants of all ages and abilities should arrive between 8:30-8:45 at 169 Main Street. Instead of a fee, participants are asked to bring either a new package of tissues, granola bars, cheese crackers […]
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This ‘n That
Heywood Club NORWAY — The Heywood Club in Norway will again be having its “Lights of Love” Christmas Tree at the four corners intersection on Crockett Ridge. This year our tree will be named “Dominic” for a young man whose life ended way too soon. A portion of our profits will be given to the […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Guess who’s back? Vinny came by to tell all you folks that he is still looking for his forever home. A little back story on Vin. He came to RPC as a forced surrender back in September of 2023. His previous owners severely abused him. He has lost trust in some humans but the staff […]
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Bethel Rotary presents award
This week, we recognized an amazing “Friend of Rotary,” Charlie Reiss, who owns Bethel Kitchen Designs and has been a supportive community member for the decades he has been operating his business on Main Street in Bethel. Charlie has been so incredibly generous with our club’s use of his box truck for hundreds of yardsale […]
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Christmas for Teens Benefit show Dec. 6
PARIS — The Community Choir of Oxford Hills is again hosting this year’s Christmas for Teens Benefit Show! Featuring music from our volunteer and student choirs, as well as other community acts. This year, we will also have a silent auction being held before the performance and during intermission, with cash or check accepted. The […]