AREA — At the June meeting of the Molly Ockett Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Chapter Honorary Regents and sisters Susan Smith and Polly Bartow were honored for their 40 years of membership in the DAR. Elizabeth Watson Calhoun, the Maine State Regent, was on hand and expressed her appreciation for “all […]
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Authors featured at Waterford Historical Society meeting
WATERFORD — The Waterford Historical Society will host its annual meeting and the first program offering of the season on Thursday, June 13 at the society’s historic Old Town House Museum, at 647 Waterford Rd., Waterford – next to Keoka Lake Public Beach. The annual meeting will begin at 6:30, followed by a presentation focusing […]
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This ‘n That
Supper CASCO — The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is hosting our June “Strawberry Shortcake” Saturday Night Supper on, Saturday, June 29 from 4:30-6 p.m. This month’s dinner will be beans, casseroles, salads, rolls, beverages, and fresh strawberry shortcakes! It’s all for $12 for adults, and $5 for children 8 and under. The […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Movie Review: ‘The Garfield Movie’
“Garfield and Friends,” based on comic strips by Jim Davis, was one of my favorite cartoons growing up. With all due respect to the show’s talented writers and other voice actors, the best thing about the show was Lorenzo Music’s performance as the title tabby. Music’s voice, which somehow always sounded like a yawn, was […]
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Bryant launches campaign for Senate District 19
RUMFORD — On June 7, Bruce Bryant announced his candidacy for Maine State Senate District 19. The Four-Term State Senator, State Representative, and Union Leader is running to represent Northern Oxford and Western Franklin County in the Maine State Senate. “I’ve dedicated my life to fighting for working Mainers. There is no better place […]
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Truck hydroplanes off road, strikes pole in Washington Township
Gage Donnell of Dexter and his two passengers were not injured, Franklin County Deputy Andrew Morgan said.
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Dixfield voters approve plow truck, pickup for public works
The town plans to appropriate up to $275,000 from its undesignated fund balance for the plow purchase.
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Bethel Pride returns to Gem Theater on June 20
Last year, the event sold out.
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Vandals target Oxford Elementary School playground
OXFORD — Oxford Elementary School was the target of vandals over the June 8-9 weekend, according to Oxford Police Chief Rickie Jack. Jack says they think it was most likely juveniles who vandalized a shed and playground equipment. The shed was broken into and graffiti was spray painted on the back of the shed, Jack […]
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Rep. Jared Golden demands answers on 3-year West Paris post office closure
Golden cites USPS ‘lack of transparency and communication’ regarding the stated reopening of the West Paris facility, which was expected last month.