The bill would create a long-term fix to the sudden and severe law so other towns do not have to go through what Jay did last year.
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Waterford presents Boston Post Cane to 106-year-old WWII vet
John L’Hote was married for 80 years, losing his beloved wife just four years ago. He lives with his daughter and son-in-law in Waterford.
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Oxford Hills Loves Justin! (just ask Facebook)
‘For a lot of people a hug from Justin can reset a bad day, be a comforting shoulder to lean on, or is just a boost we often didn’t know we needed.’
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Norway Savings Bank donates $1,055,500 to nonprofits in 2023
NORWAY — To help nonprofits fulfill their missions and help those in need, Norway Savings Bank awarded $1,055,500 to 355 nonprofits in 2023. This year, $750,000 was paid out, while another $305,500 will be distributed through multi-year grants. In December, the bank made 19 surprise ‘Helping Hands gifts’ to deserving organizations, totaling $20,000. These nonprofits […]
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Age-Friendly Community Initiative
‘Age-Friendly Community – that’s just for old people, right? No! Our mission statement says that we “explore ways to make the community more supportive of healthy aging, enabling residents to stay in their own homes and communities as they age.’ That means that we want to help those who are facing challenges because of age […]
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BAAM at The Gem Presents The Ultimate Johnny Cash
BETHEL — BAAM at The Gem is excited to welcome The Ultimate Johnny Cash performing “Late & Alone” on Saturday, January 13 at 7 p.m. Come dressed as the Man in Black! This show is rescheduled, originally planned for October 2023. Moreau will not only be performing for BAAM at The Gem; he will also […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Meet Schroder. This sweet, loving boy will always be waiting for you when you get home. He loves to be held and loves to cuddle. He gets along great with other cats and doesn’t mind dogs. Schroder and his five siblings came to our shelter after his owner died. They had been living in […]
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Movie Review: ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’
2023 has not been good for the DC Extended Universe. The year will end without ‘The Flash’ as one of the top 20 highest money-earners at the domestic box office. ‘Blue Beetle’ will finish out of the top 30; ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’, out of the top 40; the newest offering ‘Aquaman and the […]
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A community comes together
To the Editor: I am not sure who the person who wrote last week’s letter “Can a Balance be found?” is, but as someone who was born and brought up in Bethel and has lived in Bethel all my life, I have a little experience here. What I saw was a community coming together from […]
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Kids’ Book Review: ‘A penny for a hundred’
Book Review: A Penny for a Hundred Ethel Pochocki; Maine Author Mary Beth Owens; Maine Illustrator A Penny for a Hundred is a historical fiction picture book based on true events in Maine’s Aroostook County during World War II, in 1944, where Clare and her parents worked on their potato farm. The gentle, colorful illustrations, […]