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What I’ve learned
The screen on my watch went blank, so I changed the battery. The watch reset and the dial showed a time of 12:00, with the seconds counting upward. I put the innards back into the case and reattached the watchband, pleased with how easy the process had been. But when I tried to set the […]
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Telstar Alumni set Craft & Vendor Fair
BETHEL — The Telstar Alumni Association will once again be holding its Annual Craft/Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 4 from 9 to 2. Telstar’s Cafeteria and Hallways will be filled with homemade primitive crafts including Heidi’s Country Mice, Charcuterie Boards, Cindy’s Knitted sweaters and mittens, hand-painted gifts, jewelry, Linda’s fudge, crocheted items, doll clothes, Sally’s […]
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College planning aid offered
AREA — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held on the following dates and times: Rumford UMA Center, 60 Lowell St, Wednesday, November 15 at 10 […]
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Norway library’s new items
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library has acquired the following as of September-October 2023: Fiction: Acevedo, Elizabeth – Family Lore Armstrong, Kelley – Hemlock Island Beaton, M.C. – Dead on Target Benn, James R. – Proud Sorrows Bentley, Don – Weapons Grade Brown, Graham – Clive Cussler’s Condor’s Fury Cabot, Meg – Enchanted to Meet You […]
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OH Bridge results
OXFORD — On Friday, October 27, the Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met in their new meeting place, the Oxford Legion Hall at 112 King Street, and enjoyed a morning of Bridge. This week’s winners were: 1st place: Hazel Glazier of Norway and Marta Clements of Bryant Pond; 2nd place: Luke Merry and Nancy Farmer […]
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First Universalist November services
WEST PARIS — Please join us as we gather on Sundays at 9 a.m. for informative and inspiring worship services, that can be contemplative – calming the mind and spirit. Refreshments following the service. All are welcome. November 5, “To Go or Not to Go,” led by the Worship Service Committee. Why we do or […]
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Gould’s Smith addresses Rotary
BETHEL — At the Rotary meeting this week, Rotarians heard a presentation by Tao Smith, Gould Academy’s Head of School, who shared Gould’s updated mission, vision, and values. Tao is passionate about Gould and its important role in the Bethel area community. Amy Connell, executive director of the Mahoosuc Kids Association, was presented with a […]
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MCF creates fund to support L-A victims, recovery
STATE — The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) has established the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund following the devastating mass shooting events on October 25 in Lewiston, Maine. The fund will collect and allocate donations to support victims of Maine’s worst gun tragedy on record and the organizational efforts that will help heal the city. Adilah Muhammad, […]
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College planning offered
AREA — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held on the following dates and times: Rumford UMA Center, 60 Lowell St, Wednesday, November 15 at 10 […]