BRYANT POND — Whitman Memorial Library will host Arla Patch speaking about her work on the Truth & Reconciliation and the Maine Wabanaki State Child Welfare on Thursday, Jan. 10. The monthly programs are usually on the second Thursday of the month, but occasionally they are changed because of conflicts. Jennifer Locke of South Paris […]
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Jerrold Scott Emmons
LEWISTON — Jerrold Scott Emmons, 63, of Bryant Pond, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Dec. 5, at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital. Jerrold was born Dec. 29, 1948. He was one of five children born to Walter and Mary Emmons. From an early age, living on the family farm, Jerrold developed a deep connection […]
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Historical Society Christmas supper PARIS — The November and December meetings of the Paris Cape Historical Society will be combined on Thursday, Dec. 6, in a Christmas supper party. Members and friends are invited to the home of Cynthia Immonen, 43 Mountain View Drive, South Paris, for a supper meeting at 5 p.m. followed by […]
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Rumford Grange Halloween party RUMFORD — Rumford Grange 115 will host a Halloween party for area children from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Grange Hall. Treats, drinks and prizes will be available. Dinner, auctions on Nov. 2 RUMFORD — A dinner and “An Evening of Auctions” will be held at 6 […]
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J. Chandler: Lead lives that express love
The Oxford Union Association of the United Church of Christ voted recently to affirm the spiritual and legal right of all people to marry. At its semi-annual meeting Oct. 21, delegates voted to affirm equal access for all couples, regardless of gender, to the basic rights, institutional protections and quality of life conferred by the […]
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Yard sale on Sept. 29 WATERFORD — An indoor yard sale will be held on Plummer Hill, next to the church, Saturday, Sept. 29, from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be a good selection of books, children and adult games, dishes at low prices, utensils, pots and pans. Proceeds to benefit the maintenance fund […]
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Bryant Pond man dies after motorcycle accident
A Bryant Pond man critically injured in a motorcycle accident Sept. 3 died Saturday. Raymond S. Melanson, 61, died at home, surrounded by family, according to his obituary. He and his wife, Carol, had two sons and four grandchildren. On Sept. 3, Melanson was riding his 2010 Yamaha touring motorcycle when he sideswiped a utility […]
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The Gartners: Make a difference in Augusta
Former U.S. Speaker of the House “Tip” O’Neil wisely admonished, “All politics is local.” The success of a politician is tied to his addressing the true concerns of his constituents. If people are opposed to and embarrassed by Gov. Paul LePage’s ineffective policies and ham-handed bullying of public service employees, local government officials and others […]
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Speaker to address terrorism, forensic management
BRYANT POND — Fred B. Jordan, M.D., deputy chief medical examiner for the state of Maine, will be the guest speaker at the Whitman Memorial Library at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13. There is no charge for the program. In today’s world it seems that we are all too frequently bombarded with reports of some […]
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Classical music at church Aug. 18 BRYANT POND — Friends of Music in Maine will perform the music of Bach, Schubert and more at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Woodstock Seventh Day Adventist Church, 43 Perkins Valley Road. Admission is free. The event is hosted by Pastor Greg Carlson. For more information, visit www.friendsofmusicinmaine.org. […]