It was a good idea for “Bob Marley: One Love” to open on Valentine’s Day. Not just because there hadn’t been a decent box office performer in weeks (and even ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘The Beekeeper’ were only mild hits) and the market was ripe for a takeover. Not just because the holiday weekend needed a […]
Local News
Educational opportunities planning sessions set
REGION — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held on the following dates and times: Virtual: Monday, March 18 at 9 & 10 a.m. Thursday, […]
MV Rec Basketball standings tight
With one week left in the regular season, The Mountain Valley Rec Basketball League has three teams vying for the top three spots. Hotel Rumford is in the lead with an 11-2 record as they easily beat Jay (4-9), 84-47. Smart Care PT, Inc. is in 2nd place as the result of a tiebreaker at […]
First Universalist March services
WEST PARIS — We are experiencing glimmers of spring. March is like that. Let’s also experience the joys of community and the time spent together in peace and thoughtful contemplation. Join us on Sundays at 9 a.m. All are welcome. Refreshments following the services. March 3, led by guest speaker, Bob Neal. His topic is […]
CMCC presents High-Pressure Boiler Operator Training
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in completing their High-Pressure Boiler Operator Certification. Information and registration for the free program are available at centralmaine.cc/workforceapply. Running from March 19 – June 18, this course offers […]
This ‘n That
Healing Service BRUNSWICK — Fr. Richard Rice is a Catholic Priest who will lead a special healing service at St. Charles Borromeo Church on Sunday, April 14 at 1:30 p.m. Fr. Rice will be available to pray for each person who wants prayer and will be assisted by a prayer team from our parish. All […]
Kids’ Book Review: ‘A to Z Animal Mysteries: Bats in the Castle’
‘A to Z Animal Mysteries: Bats in the Castle’ By Kayla Whaley Illustrated by Chloe Burgett If you enjoyed reading Ron Roy’s popular A to Z Mysteries, you are in for a treat. There is a new Ron Roy series, A to Z Animal Mysteries. Bats in the Castle caught my eye quickly as it […]
Dean’s List
Tufts MEDFORD, MA — Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the Fall 2023 semester. Dean’s List honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. The following local students were included in the Dean’s List: Culiandra Nero of Paris, Class of 2025, and Grace Starr of Oxford, Class […]
Oxford Hills Middle School Honor Roll
Seventh Grade High Honors: Jaxson Brine, Kruz Buker, Autumn Calkins, Evan Choi, Elena Colsden, Lily Davis, Grayson Everett, MaKayla Federico, Christopher Giasson, York Gladdess, Dylan Holme, London Ibanez, Mason Jalbert, Elise Knapp, Carter Le, Kasen Libby, Kali Neilsen, Drew Pederson, Ruby Pomerleau, Willow Sellick, Victoria Sessions, Bella Shelton, Sophia Sparrow, Corley Sunday, Mara Sutton, Emma […]
4-H workshop explores April solar eclipse
REGION — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program is offering a free online workshop for youth ages 9-18, focused on the upcoming solar eclipse in April. The workshop will be held on Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. March 21-April 11. Maine is set to experience a full solar eclipse on April 8, providing a […]