PARIS — The Paris Public Library is hosting the Mad Science of Maine’s program “Halloween Spook-tacular” on Saturday, October 28, at 10:30 a.m., at the Deering Memorial Community Center. With high-energy and entertaining presentations, Mad Science makes learning science fun. At the Spook-tacular, participants will enjoy science tricks & treats, such as the foaming Jack […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
The cats keep coming, so we’ll keep sharing some here. Silly little Arielle is a very special girl who arrived at the shelter in June. Arielle has some form of head trauma that was caused by a dog, which leads us to believe she might not do the best with super energetic pups. The trauma […]
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Fare Share gets $475K for access to sustainable food
NORWAY — Fare Share Food Cooperative, a beloved neighborhood cooperative grocer since 1978 with over 800 member-owner households, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a Thrive Maine forgivable loan totaling $475,000. This ARPA loan, provided through the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME), will enable Fare Share Co-op to further its mission […]
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Movie Review: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’
The creative, commercial, and overall cultural impact of 1973’s “The Exorcist” cannot be overstated. Every Halloween, you’re bound to see and hear references to the film, from facsimiles of Linda Blair’s otherworldly-affected face to recreations of the iconic head-spinning scene to quotes of demonic threats that can’t be repeated here. The film spawned both sequels […]
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Thanks all around
To the Editor: I cannot express enough thanks to the Sheriff’s Department, Game Wardens, ambulance crew, family, friends, and the canines and drones used to help find my husband Rich in the woods surrounding our house. They spent all of Tuesday evening through to 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, when they found him. Other than a […]
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Hunting allowed on land trust properties
To the Editor: Mahoosuc Land Trust supports the region’s rich tradition of respectful public use of private land for recreation and hunting. This year, the hunting season runs from October 20 through December 9. Both of these activities can safely co-exist with some knowledge and preparation. To see a list of what MLT properties permit […]
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Telstar’s September Students of the Month
BETHEL — Telstar HS recently held an assembly to recognize the first four Students of the Month for the 2022-23 school year. This is a program that the Rotary Club of Bethel supports. Senior Gavin Mitchell at a recent Rotary meeting, accepting Rotary’s congratulations. Pictured with him is Telstar HS Principal, John Eliot. The students […]
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Nominate an extraordinary school employee for a RISE Award
STATE — The Maine Department of Education (DOE) invites students, friends, families, community members, educational organizations or associations, co-workers, and supervisors to nominate school employees for the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award. Nominate today by clicking here. The RISE Award is a federal award, passed by Congress and overseen by the U.S. Department of Education, intended […]
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Cosmic Creation to perform at Gala
NORWAY — Cottage Street Creative Exchange is excited to announce that Cosmic Creation will be performing several dances throughout their November 4 Gala evening. CSCE Artistic Director Debi Irons requested two dances from their recent Chakra Show, along with some with The Cobblestones and from their regular repertory. Project side of artmoves.dance for more information.
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New items at Paris library
PARIS — The Paris Public Library added the following books to its collection in September 2023. For more information, or to reserve a title, please call the Paris Public Library at 743-6994 or email paris.public.library@MSLN.net. Fiction: Mary Kay Andrews – Bright Lights, Big Christmas; Jeffrey Archer – Traitors Gate; Jennifer L. Armentrout – Soul of […]