The Baddies Written by Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Axel Scheffler If you are a fan … or not … of ‘The Gruffalo’ and ‘Room on a Broom’, you will likely like ‘The Baddies’, newly published in July of 2023, and written by the same author and illustrated by the same illustrator. The tale is written […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
And now some thoughts from our adolescent adoptable, Boris: Yo, peeps! So, I was straight-up lost one day, and I ended up at this dope shelter, yo. Now, I’m on the hunt for some fresh new digs, ya dig? The name’s Boris and I’m one hecka handsome doggo with the fluffiest hair you could ever […]
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Land trust’s fall schedule set
NORWAY — As the vibrant foliage of autumn begins to blanket the western Maine landscape, there’s no better time to embrace the great outdoors and nourish both body and soul. This fall, Western Foothills Land Trust is offering a variety of wonderful opportunities to prioritize our well-being. Amidst the crisp, invigorating air and the […]
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Green burials
To the Editor: Ever since I was a young person, I told people that when I grew up I wanted to be a conservationist. Living here with my husband for over 45 years has given me many opportunities to be involved with conserving beautiful land, most recently Buck’s Ledge Community Forest. Now, as I am […]
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Ladies’ association presents check
NORWAY — The Norway Country Club Ladies Golf Association recently presented a check for over $18,500, the proceeds from the Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament held in August, to Diane Madden, Executive Director of the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. The 10th Annual Drive Out Cancer Tournament, organized by the NCC Ladies Association was […]
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Rotary pulls off tourney as hurricane howls
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club hosted its 14th Annual Golf Classic at Bridgton Highlands Country Club on Saturday, September 16. “Excitement leading into the final days and hours before the event was caused by Hurrican Lee. Will it happen? What are the alternatives? We continued to say, that the tournament is scheduled Rain or […]
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County soil, water news
COUNTY — Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation upcoming workshops are listed below. There will be a Fall Mushroom Foray at the Tenmile River Demo Forest in Hiram/Brownfield on Saturday, September 30 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. There will be a Fall Tree Identification Walk on Friday, October 6, from 3-4 p.m. on Route 2 in […]
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Workday at Buck’s Ledge
AREA — Woodstock Conservation Commission had a successful workday. They filled in several wet areas with corduroy logs and trimmed back and marked the trail. Jurgen and Janice Marks have made new directional trail signs. Please use this trail during road construction. This week the Town of Woodstock highway department will make major road […]
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First Universalist Church of West Paris
WEST PARIS — We’re beginning to feel a little chill in the air, which often gets us moving a little closer together. Join us as we gather on Sundays at 9 a.m. for informative and inspiring worship services. Music is performed by Tom Coolidge. Refreshments will follow the service. All are welcome. Here are the […]
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What I’ve learned
In the Army, I knew a guy who was an effortless runner. Sometimes on Saturday mornings, a small group of us would gather for a three-mile fun run through the town. In the dawn’s early light, we’d lope along sidewalks, down empty streets, and across small parks, enjoying the morning air. I couldn’t figure out […]