OQUOSSOC — Join the Rangeley Guides and Sportsmen’s Club on Nov. 21 for an engaging evening with Liz Latti, recently appointed to a key administrative role in Augusta as the head fisheries biologist. Liz will share her insights into the summer and winter habitats and spawning behaviors of our local fish species. This will be […]
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Church Holly Fair Nov. 23
RANGELEY — The Barn of the Rangeley Congregational Church, on the corner of High Street and Pleasant Street in Rangeley, will be full to the brim with arts and crafts for holiday gift giving as the Women’s Fellowship group holds its 29th Annual Holly Fair on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. […]
Winter Kids auction kicks off
STATE — WinterKids invites you to be a part of creating lifelong healthy habits for children across Maine at our 2024 License to Chill Silent Auction and Live Event! Starting at noon on October 24, the silent auction offers exclusive experiences, luxury items, and unique packages that not only deliver excitement but also directly support […]
Foundation awards $551K in Cancer Patient Navigation Grants
STATE — Maine Cancer Foundation recently awarded four capacity-building patient navigation grants, totaling $550,840, to organizations across the state. These three-year grants will develop and support cancer patient navigation programs, assisting patients throughout Maine in navigating their cancer care. It is predicted that 10,700 Maine residents will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Cancer patient […]
Turkey Trot 4 Hope returns on Thanksgiving Day
NORWAY — The sixth annual Turkey Trot 4 Hope Scenic 4 Mile Run or 1 Mile Run/Walk will be held on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, at 9 a.m. at the Norway Fire Station, 19 Danforth Street, Norway. Our many sponsors this year have guaranteed that this will be a great event to benefit the […]
Bethel Rotary program and honors
BETHEL — At this week’s meeting, we recognized two Rotarians with Rotary’s highest honor. Marilyn DiFillipo and Jean Benedict were honored for their extraordinary service to our club. Marilyn was largely responsible for orchestrating the club’s 50th Anniversary celebration this past June and Jean served two years as our club President- an “above and beyond” […]
Kids’ Book Review: ‘Big’
BIG is a children’s picture book with 3 major literary awards: National Book Award Finalist, The Caldecott Medal for illustrations, and a Coretta Scott King Honor Award for peace, non-violent social change and brotherhood. Uniquely illustrated by the author in soft shades of pink, purple, gray and brown, BIG has very few words; all of […]
First Universal November services
WEST PARIS — It may be getting cold outside, but there is always warmth in community and sharing connectedness and experiences. Please join us on Sundays at 9 a.m. Music is performed by guitarist Davy Sturtevant. Refreshments following the services. All are welcome! November 3, “See Life Steady and See it Whole,” led by guest […]
Not a choice, a necessity
To the Editor: Many many years ago I was pregnant with my first child. At 5.5 months my water broke and I began to bleed. David took me to my PCP and he inserted the speculum. Blood gushed all over the floor of the examining room. No ambulance was called. David got me in the […]
‘Lovell, Maine: The Postcard View’
LOVELL — The Lovell Historical Society and the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library are sponsoring an afternoon presentation of early Lovell images. Kevin Johnson, photo archivist for the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, Maine will present “Lovell, Maine: The Postcard View; Selections from the Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November […]