DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would you please help us get the word out that Danville Junction Grange in Auburn will be holding its monthly bingo games beginning Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. and continuing on the first Saturday of each month after that. These events are packed full of good food, lots of laughter, and […]
Karen Kreworuka
Posted inBethel, Community, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Woodstock board approves banners, sign
In the coming months, Bryant Pond Village will likely be adorned with holiday banners and a new digital sign, thanks to approval last week by the Woodstock selectmen. The town has leftover funds and utility pole sign brackets from its bicentennial celebration in 2015. Town Manager Vern Maxfield last week suggested both be used to […]
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What to do with Bethel’s bicentennial bricks?
Bethel selectmen are looking for ideas from the public on what to do with dozens of commemorative bricks that used to pave the walkway in front of the Town Office.
Posted inCommunity
SAD 44 ‘no homework’ practice detailed
The SAD 44 School Board Monday discussed the current district practice of not assigning regular, traditional homework to elementary and middle school students. Directors also heard a report on a threat that closed school one day earlier this month, and a report on two days of school held at Sunday River Resort. Homework policy In […]
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150 years later, Maine Granges are still supporting farmers and their communities
Through outreach, adaptation and openness, 80 Maine Granges with 2,200 members continue advocating for agricultural interests and serve as social centers for their communities.
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Lewiston Grange was — arguably — the first Maine Grange
Out of ‘a simple act of courtesy,’ Hampden was given the recorded distinction of being first, according to historic records.
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Retirement planning program details
PROGRAM DETAILS Zoom presentations will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 and 24, Oct. 8 and 22, and Nov. 12 and 26. It will be offered synchronously, allowing participants to engage with the instructor and fellow attendees in real time. Between classes, there will be reading assignments and exploratory activities to […]
Posted inMaine
Online course aims to make retirement a smooth transition
Silver Linings: Pat McCabe of Durham, New Hampshire, will present a UMaine program she developed for new retirees.
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Punjabi-style black-eyed peas recipe
From Sandy Garson’s cookbook: “Veggiyana, the Dharma of Cooking, 108 Easy Vegetarian Recipes and Food Wisdom” Punjabi-style black-eyed peas Serves 6 You can prepare this rich and pungent dhal rather quickly by using canned pre-cooked black-eyed peas instead of dried ones. You can also halve it. This is the faster modern-times way. 2, 15-ounce cans […]
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Food historian maps geography of what we eat
Writer and chef Sandy Garson of Bath has studied the origins of our favorite dishes.