To the Editor: Let’s face it, government is a necessary evil. Something that, at least in theory, was designed to provide structure and organization to a given group of people. When Ben Franklin was asked the question of whether we had a Republic or a Monarchy in 1787, the wise doctor responded, “A Republic, if […]
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This ‘n That
Finnish-American WEST PARIS — The Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine will be holding its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17 at the FinnAm building at 8 Maple Street, West Paris. Following a brief business meeting, we will be presenting Christmas Story, the touching Finnish story of how Santa Claus came to be […]
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Finnish-American WEST PARIS — The Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine will be holding its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17 at the FinnAm building at 8 Maple Street, West Paris. Following a brief business meeting, we will be presenting Christmas Story, the touching Finnish story of how Santa Claus came to be […]
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OH Bridge
On Friday, December 8, the Oxford Hills Bridge Club met at the Oxford Legion Hall and the following winners were announced: 1st place in A: Nancy Farmer and Luke Merry of Norway. 2nd place in A: Georgette Jewell of Paris Hill and Pat Quinn of Otisfield. 1st place in B: Linda Smith of Oxford and […]
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Dixfield-based school board sends book selection policy to committee
Two librarians and three educators oppose banning all books with sexually explicit material.
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Affordable housing project in Farmington falls through
MaineHousing withdrew because some work was done in violation of federal environmental review rules, an official said.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Maine Provisions adds delivery service
BETHEL — Mainely Provisions grocery store at 72 Main St. in Bethel has begun a grocery delivery service for customers within a 15 mile radius from the store. The store charges a $10 convenience fee and $1 per mile from our store. The service is available seven days a week. This is in addition to […]
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Hanover residents talk climate resiliency
The discussion focused on how the town might use up to $50,000 in state grants to study resiliency in the face of climate change.