Ghost pipes, Indian pipes, or Ice plants are three common names for Monotropa uniflora, a plant that totally lacks chlorophyll, making this group an exception in the plant world. I loved Ghost Pipes (Monotropa uniflora) as a child, fascinated by the ‘bouquets’ of pure white nodding flowers, one on each stalk, and the diminutive white […]
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Movie Review: ‘Mean Girls’
Of all the pop culture institutions to be canceled, ended, or otherwise shut down by the pandemic in 2020, the permanent closure of the “Mean Girls” Broadway musical was perhaps the one that disappointed me the most. I’m not sure why it wasn’t brought back post-pandemic – ticket sales had clearly been healthy enough to […]
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LEA Winter Twig ID workshop set
BRIDGTON — Winter Twig ID Workshop 1 – 3 p.m., January 28 Maine Lake Science Center, 51 Willett Rd, Bridgton Join LEA staff for a hands-on workshop on winter tree identification. The program will include a short walk outside followed by an overview of twig, bud and bark identification inside the science center. Participants will […]
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Movie Review: ‘Mean Girls’
Of all the pop culture institutions to be canceled, ended, or otherwise shut down by the pandemic in 2020, the permanent closure of the ‘Mean Girls’ Broadway musical was perhaps the one that disappointed me the most. I’m not sure why it wasn’t brought back post-pandemic – ticket sales had clearly been healthy enough to […]
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Grants available to Oxford County nonprofits
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — Nonprofit organizations in Oxford County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Community Building Grant Program. The grant program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. In 2023, 10 Oxford County nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $68,610. The Community Building Grant Program […]
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Bethel Rotary
At our meeting this week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the District Governor of Rotary District 7780, Marion Cheney. Marion shared with us her focused projects of her year as Governor which include international humanitarian aid to Ukraine through targeted relationships in nearby Poland. She commended our club members as “People of Action” as […]
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Dean’s List
Springfield SPRINGFIELD, MA — Springfield College Recognizes Dean’s List Students for academic excellence for the 2023 Fall Semester: Reese Merritt from Raymond was named to the dean’s list. Merritt has a primary major of Communication/Sport Jour. Kaitlyn Plummer from Naples was named to the dean’s list. Plummer has a primary major of Health Sci / […]
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Livermore Falls board approves updating alarm system on four sewage pump stations
Selectmen newly elected on April 23 will take their positions in April.
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Jay board approves matching grant for firefighter equipment; authorizes more repairs to firetruck
The 2006 Engine 6 is being refurbished by Greenwood Emergency Vehicle service in Brunswick.
