STATE — Two weeks after President Biden approved the disaster declaration for the severe storm and flooding that occurred on December 17 – 21, 2023, FEMA has approved over $1.7 million in disaster assistance to survivors. Disaster Assistance funds distributed to survivors include over $1,597,037 for home repair or replacement, emergency lodging and funding to […]
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Author Florig to speak in Norway
NORWAY —Maine author David S. Florig will present an author talk on his debut historical novel, The Stones of Ailsa Craig, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (snow date, Tuesday, March 26) at 6:30 p.m. The Stones of Ailsa Craig is an homage to Belfast, Maine, the glorious Maine coast, and the ancient Scottish sport of […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Vinny came to us as a forced surrender back in September. He was severely abused by his previous owners. He was burned with cigarettes, and spent the first few months of his life on a chain, tied to a car in a junkyard. He has lost trust in most humans. So it will take some […]
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Intro to Parkinson’s event set
BETHEL — Ms. Anne Herrick, Adult Nurse Practitioner, MaineHealth, will deliver an introductory presentation on Parkinson’s disease with a focus on early signs, diagnosis, treatments, and support resources on Thursday, March 7 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Bethel Congregational Church, 32 Church Street, Bethel. A snow date is set for March 14. […]
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What I’ve learned
I was looking at a picture of the Canadian flag, which has a large, red maple leaf on it. At the same time, I was listening to my favorite Dixieland band, Tuba Skinny, who happened to be playing Scott Joplin’s Maple Leaf Rag. This unplanned juxtaposition gave me ideas for three columns: how to make […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Vinny came to us as a forced surrender back in September. He was severely abused by his previous owners. He was burned with cigarettes, and spent the first few months of his life on a chain, tied to a car in a junkyard. He has lost trust in most humans. So it will take some […]
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Oxford Dems NORWAY — Oxford County Democrats will hold a ‘Cabin Fever Reliever’ fundraiser on Sunday, February 25 from 2-5 p.m. at the Norway UU Church. A summer-themed dinner of pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, fruit salads, and desserts will be available for $10. From 3-5 p.m., the dynamic duo of Sagittarius Rising will perform. […]
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Poland Regional High School Honor Roll
POLAND — Poland Regional High School’s Semester One Honor Roll, 2023-24 Freshman Class High Honors: Irelyn Smith Honors: Kadi Adams-Brossman, Aiden Bean, Olivia Bunyea, Graceyn Camire, Abigail Coughlin, David Crump, Eli Culleton, Cameron Cunningham, Hailey Ellis, Madeline Ellis, Charlotte Grenier, Gavin Hart, Davis Hill, Nicholas Jamo, Thomas Juergens, Landen Levesque, Juno Levy, Karlee Lothrop, Kloey […]
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Economic Recovery program launched by AVCOG
REGION — Small businesses in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties are urged to take advantage of a new Economic Recovery Hub Grant Program launched by Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG) in partnership with the Department of Economic and Community Development. The goal of the Recovery Hub Grant program is to provide financial assistance to […]
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MV Rec Basketball Action
RUMFORD — Hotel Rumford remains in 1st place in the Mountain Valley Rec League at 9-2, while 3 teams via for 2nd with 8-3 records, Smart Care PT, Inc, A & G Custom Cabinets and Carpentry, and Mt Blue. Clean Cut Painting (5-6) is in 5th place, Jay (4-7) is 6th, Dixfield (2-9) 7th, and […]