STATE — The University of Maine’s flagship campus and its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias, in partnership with the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) are stepping up to offer a new ‘Finish Strong’ adult degree completion program that will launch in spring 2024. The program aims to bolster Maine’s economic […]
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First Universalist October services
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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Points champs at Downhill Derby
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Downhill Derby held its last race of the season on Saturday, September 9. Points are awarded for each race and after the last race of the summer the points are tallied. The Points Champions for 2023 were Liam Holland – second place, Steven McCann – first place, and Liam Preo […]
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Movie Review: ‘A Haunting in Venice’
‘A Haunting in Venice’ is director/star Kenneth Branagh’s third go-around as Agatha Christie-penned detective Hercule Poirot. The other two were 2017’s “Murder on the Orient Express” and 2022’s “Death on the Nile.” “A Haunting in Venice” comes barely a year and a half after the latter film, though the turnaround is less impressive when one […]
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Hospital tournament funds medical equipment
AREA — The 31st Annual Bridgton Hospital Golf Tournament was a huge success. On September 13, 115 community members, business leaders, Central Maine Healthcare team members, volunteers, and friends of Bridgton Hospital gathered at Bridgton Highlands Country Club to show their support for their local hospital. Nearly $30,000 was raised through registrations and raffles. These funds […]
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Slaying the Dragon for Breast Cancer awareness
NORWAY — The Maine Dragon Boat Club will team up with the Cancer Resource Center of Maine in October to promote breast cancer awareness. On Saturday, October 7, from 1-3 p.m., the public is invited to gather at Lakeside Norway’s boat dock, 61 Lake Road, Norway, to “paddle for a purpose” and “slay the dragon” […]
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This n That
Auction NORWAY — There will be an auction on October 7 at the Norway Grange, 15 Whitman Street in Norway. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The auction will start at 5:30 p.m. Bell Ringers NORWAY — The 2023 English Hand Bell Choir, of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main Street, Norway, is actively recruiting […]
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Students explore career opportunities at Sunday River
NEWRY — On Thursday, September 21, the Maine Tourism Association (MTA) and Sunday River hosted 175 students from Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Buckfield Junior – Senior High School in Buckfield, and Telstar High School in Bethel. Throughout their visit, students were grouped together for a guided tour of Sunday River, immersing themselves in […]
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Open House planned, Bethel project presented
PARIS — The program at the Sept. 21 meeting of the Paris Cape Historical Society was provided by Randy Bennett, the retired executive director of the Bethel Historical Society, who did a presentation on the recently established Hastings Homestead Museum in Bethel. he museum features a house, built in 1822, that has been occupied successively […]
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Movie Review: ‘A Haunting in Venice’
‘A Haunting in Venice’ is director/star Kenneth Branagh’s third go-around as Agatha Christie-penned detective Hercule Poirot. The other two were 2017’s “Murder on the Orient Express” and 2022’s “Death on the Nile.” “A Haunting in Venice” comes barely a year and a half after the latter film, though the turnaround is less impressive when one […]