OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Historical Society’s first program for 2025 will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, at the Otisfield Town House on Bell Hill Road. Anne Henderson Fritts, former camp director and granddaughter of the camp’s founder, will focus on the history of the camp. The camp founder, Dr. George Meylan, was […]
Local News
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Do you have room in your heart?
Lana was brought in as a surrender, after her owners could no longer care for her. We believe she’s around 3-5 years old. Lana was very nervous when she first came to us, but warmed up quickly. Lana has shown us that she is a very sweet, loving girl who would prefer a quiet home. […]
advertisement
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Movie Review: ‘Superman’
With Zack Snyder’s version of the DC Universe having officially fizzled out, Warner Bros. is trying a hard reboot of the multifaceted superhero franchise under the direction of James Gunn. First up for Gunn is “Superman,” with actor David Corenswet stepping into the role of space alien Kal-El/mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent/blue-suited metahuman Superman. Corenswet is […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton man accused of threatening woman with gun, sexual assault
Brian M. Brewer, 34, was arrested on Monday on four charges related to an alleged attack on a woman he was dating.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Don and Judy Mayberry present ‘Songs to Sing and Tales to Tell’ at Norway library
NORWAY — Please join Don and Judy Mayberry, Rusty Wiltjer, and Jeanine Loubier for a concert, “Songs to Sing and Tales to Tell,” on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 7-8 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Norway. They will perform old and new folk songs as well as original music. The Mayberrys’ musical careers […]
Posted inBethel, Maine, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
New stickers ready for Hanover, Newry, Bethel transfer station users
Each sticker will include the vehicle’s license plate number and must be displayed on the driver’s side window. Stickers are valid for two years and will be color-coded.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Golf tournament to benefit Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine
NORWAY — The Norway Country Club Ladies Golf Association is happy to announce the planning of its 12th annual Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament for Thursday, Aug. 14, at NCC. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit, located at 59 Winter St. in Norway, […]
Posted inBethel, Maine, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Andover’s Olde Home Days to mark 45 years of tradition and community fun
New this year are the Backseat Sulky Driver contest, and bounce house and water slides for the kids, featured along with many old favorites, too.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Avon rejects school district withdrawal as Strong, Phillips move forward
Kingfield will vote in September on whether to explore leaving Maine School Administrative District 58, home of Mt. Abram High School.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Bethel, Maine, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Photos offer sneak peek at ‘Coffee,’ the latest Rob Banish film
Local filmmaker Rob Banish shot his film ‘Coffee’ on June 28-29 in Portland. Photographer Faith Robbins, from Bethel, documented the production using black-and-white photography in a film noir style, echoing the tone of the movie itself. Banish expects to complete editing by the end of the year and plans to submit the film to festivals around the world throughout 2026.