Twice a year, once in May for a few days, and during the first week of October, I can’t leave home because I’ll miss the next moment of spring flowering or scarlet flames. Last week I was captivated by how the golden morning light affects each deciduous leaf. For about five days, I ran inside […]
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SeniorsPlus seeks new members for Advisory Council
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, seeks dedicated individuals to join its Advisory Council. The Advisory Council, a requirement under the Older Americans Act, provides valuable advice on issues concerning older adults and Older Americans Act programs. Council members play a crucial role in advocating for […]
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Lunch RUMFORD — The monthly Community Potluck social lunches have started up again. October’s will be the third Saturday of the month, on October 19, at 11:30 a.m. in the church community room. Bring a dish to share if you can. Drinks provided. Enjoy food and fellowship with old and new friends. The lunch is […]
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Public education and freedom at risk with Project 2025
To the Editor: A public education serves to give all citizens an equitable starting place with open minds and free expression of thought. Support for children with disabilities, and those coming from low-income families have been supported by a robust public education system. Project 2025, the playbook for the next conservative administration, with Donald Trump […]
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Lovell Historical Society’s Fall Harvest Festival
LOVELL — The Lovell Historical Society will present a Fall Harvest Festival Sunday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. This event should have something of interest for all members of the family. There will be a cider demonstration, fall craft activities for children, dealers will be selling their wares, and weavers and spinners […]
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Safe Voices to honor Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine
LEWISTON — Safe Voices, the domestic violence and sex trafficking resource center serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, will honor Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine as one of two awardees at the agency’s Fall Fête and Community Awards on Oct. 24. Good Shepherd Food Bank will receive the agency’s Kimberley Wilson Community Partner Award […]
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Lance for House
To the Editor: My name is Payton Hastings. I am a lifelong resident of Maine, as well as a proud resident of Oxford County. Let me tell you a little bit about my friend Michael Lance of Paris. Mike announced his decision to run for House District #79 back toward the beginning of the election […]
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Community walking program starts Nov. 5
BETHEL — Walking in the Gould Academy Field House will be back soon for fall and winter on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The first date is Thursday, Nov. 5, from 1-2 p.m. at the Gould Academy Field House on Church St. in Bethel. Walk and talk with new and returning friends and community members. There is […]
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Scholarships available to adult learners
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — Adult learners returning to school may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Eligible scholarship recipients will receive a one or two-year certificate or four-year degree at the end of the program and meet one of the following requirements: be over the age of 25, work full time while […]