RUMFORD — The playoffs are set in the Mountain Valley Rec League as Hotel Rumford finished 1st in the regular season at 12-2. They won by forfeit over Dixfield (2-12, #7 seed). Smart Care PT, Inc is the 2nd seed at 11-3, as they handled Mt Blue (9-5, 4th seed) with ease, 95-66. A & […]
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Closure of Agnes Gray – and more
To the Editor: What happens when a community loses its school? What happens to children’s sense of place, of belonging, of safety, of identity? When I worked at the after-school program at Agnes Gray School, we often hiked up a small promontory above the school called Berry’s Ledge. On one such hike, when we were […]
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Learn about gun safety legislation
NORWAY — On Monday, March 11, from 6:30-8 p.m., the Norway Universalist Church will host a panel discussion on the Gun Safety Legislation that is currently being proposed in the Maine Legislature. The panel will include representatives from the Health care and Law Enforcement communities, as well as Lynn Ellis, a member of the Maine […]
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OH Bridge results
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Bridge Club met on Friday, March 1 at the Oxford Legion Hall, and the following were winners: 1st place: Hazel Glazier of Norway and Marta Clements of Bryant Pond: 2nd place: Dottie Kelleher of Westbrook and Mike Quinn of Otisfield; 3rd place: Dick Allen of New Gloucester and Les Buzzell […]
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Bus service issue in Gilead
To the Editor: As a member of the Gilead School Board, I wrote a letter to the Superintendent of MSAD#44 on February 28, 2024 and mailed on February 29, 2024 explaining that Gilead has a legal contract with the said organization for school bus services with an exchange of money occurring. Enclosed is the letter […]
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SeniorsPlus lists March classes and groups
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in March. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]
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Movie Review: ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Hashira Training’
NOTE: This Japanese film is available in both “subbed” and “dubbed” versions. This review is based on the “subbed” version – Japanese spoken with English subtitles. Before “Hashira Training,” my exposure to the “Demon Slayer” anime series was limited to the 2020 film “Mugen Train.” Well, that and all the cosplayers I see every day […]
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New outdoor pavilions, graduation policy heard by SAD 17 board
One West Paris resident was overhearing quipping that more people attended Monday’s school board meeting than Saturday’s annual town meeting.
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Supporting LGBTQ+ students
About 40 educators, future Youth Hub volunteers, and students were assembled at Telstar’s cafeteria, sipping soup and learning how to best to support Bethel’s LGBTQ+ citizens.