PARIS — Celebration Barn Theater presents “This is What Happened” hosted by Sally Jones, an evening of true stories from the lives of local storytellers on the theme of change at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. In “What Never Changed,” Nancy Hohman discusses her strong connection to animals, especially the horse, that has taken her to […]
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Rumford church looks to improve local economy with CHANGE
The Parish of the Holy Savior in Rumford has introduced a program to identify job skills needed in the area and develop training to foster those skills locally. From left at a meeting of the River Valley Rotary Club: Bill Wood of the Catholic Charities of Maine, program community advocate Peter Cox and Fr. Nathan […]
Franklin County tables discussion on island name change
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners Tuesday tabled a discussion on a proposed name change of Doctors Island to Maneskootuk Island in Rangeley Lake to see if anyone is opposed. They will take up the discussion at their 9 a.m. meeting Nov. 7 at the Franklin County Courthouse. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names has received […]
Maine eyes changes for exotic pet permits
AUGUSTA — You won’t be able to keep a gorilla in your garage anytime soon. But those who do keep or breed exotic animals have until June 17 to weigh in on proposed changes to Maine’s rules that determine which creatures are legal to keep and which aren’t. Regulated by the Maine Department of Inland […]