I wasn’t the biggest fan of the first installment of director Denis Villeneuve’s take on the Frank Herbert sci-fi classic “Dune” back in 2021. The sounds and visuals were great, and I understood why it won so many technical Oscars that year, but I couldn’t get invested in the characters or story, so I didn’t […]
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Worthington Scholarship application open
STATE — The Worthington Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce that their 2024 scholarship application is now open. Students graduating from a Maine public high school who meet the eligibility requirements may apply. “I am so excited to extend our scholarship to students in every public high school in Maine this year. Each scholarship season […]
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Movie Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’
I wasn’t the biggest fan of the first installment of director Denis Villeneuve’s take on the Frank Herbert sci-fi classic “Dune” back in 2021. The sounds and visuals were great, and I understood why it won so many technical Oscars that year, but I couldn’t get invested in the characters or story, so I didn’t […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
This ‘n That
Supper CASCO — The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is hosting its March ‘Pie’ Saturday Night Supper on March 23 from 4:30-6 p.m. This month’s dinner will feature all pies: pizza, chicken, pork, beef, spaghetti, shepherd’s, etc!! There will also be salads & desserts ~ more pie!! It’s $12 for adults, and $5 […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Ag Ambassador program features farm visits, career exploration
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Ag Ambassador program in March and April. The program, open to all Maine teens ages 14-18, focuses on career exploration in the local food system through farm and production visits around the state and provides opportunities to build relationships with industry professionals. The Spring […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Bethel Library Spring Fling set
BETHEL — The Bethel Library’s first fundraiser of 2024, Bethel Library Spring Fling, is an inaugural event with something for everyone and will be held from March 21 to March 23. It’s a ticket raffle that will allow participants to win several spring-themed items. It will be held at the library on Thursday, March 21, and […]
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Directors back new procedure for screening library materials in Dixfield-based schools
If librarians read inconsistent reviews of materials, the materials would be sent to the superintendent for consideration.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington board takes no action on retirement program for part-time firefighters
Some members of the Select Board wanted a policy in place before making decisions about local contributions to a state program.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Paris-based school district suspends school resource officer agreement with Norway
The arrangement with Norway Police Department was suspended in February and the former school resource officer is banned from the building.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Katrina Boelsma has found a niche with her mica art
Boelsma of West Bethel said finding mica in mineral-laden western Maine has been easy.