More than a century ago, a Bethel farm girl who rarely traveled more than a few miles from her home acquired a camera, found her artistic calling and created an exceptional body of work. Her photography survives today as a testament to her creativity and talent and as an invaluable historic record of her life […]
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Minot Historical Society plans food sale, program on Shiloh
MINOT — The Minot Historical Society will sponsor a food sale at the town meeting on Saturday, March 7. Items will include muffins, breads, fruit, cookies, pies, biscotti and doughnuts. Minot voters are urged to attend and vote on the town administration, fire department issues and town road maintenance. The school budget will be voted […]
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Lisbon Historical Society talk highlights local musicians
LISBON FALLS — On Wednesday evening, Sept. 10, Merton Ricker of the Lisbon Historical Society will present “Music, Music, Music,” a talk about musicians and musical groups from the local area. Ricker’s research has found that several young drummers and fife players from here were recruited for service as musicians in the Civil War. There […]
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Seniors plan meal, trip PERU — Rumford Senior Citizens of Peru will hold a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8. Menu is shepherd’s pie, drink and dessert, for $6. Sign up soon. Call 562-7700 or 562-4225. On Sept. 12 the group will take a trip to Bangor Slots. The cost is […]
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Antique toy exhibit hosted by Otisfield association
OTISFIELD — The Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association is inviting the public to indulge their childhood passions and see an exhibit of more than 150 toys and sporting items from the 20th century. A Century of Fun: Toys and Sports through the 20th Century will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, and […]
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Farmington Summer Fest set for Saturday
FARMINGTON — Organizers say Farmington Summer Fest will offer a variety of new activities, including many family-oriented activities and events, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday in downtown Farmington. Starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, Broadway becomes an outdoor market, and at noon, Meetinghouse Park becomes a castle for a Renaissance Fair, said […]
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Bethel Historical Society summer events receive support
BETHEL — Since 1966, the Bethel Historical Society has sponsored special summer events that enrich the lives of Society members, local residents and visitors from around the world. Thanks to the generosity of many individuals, these events are made available to the general public free of charge. This summer, the organization will again host Bethel’s […]
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Norway Historical Society to be assessed by conservation specialists
NORWAY — The Norway Historical Society has been praised by professional conservation specialists for its website and Facebook page, the maintenance of its historic building and other accomplishments. Conservation specialists Margaret Gaertner and Ronald Harvey recently spent two days each in the Norway Historical Society building on Main Street, examining the building and collections under a […]
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Historical Society to host presentation on Pleasant Lake camps
OTISFIELD — For many years, the boys of Great Oaks Camp on Saturday Pond would walk to East Otisfield Baptist Church on Rayville Road on Sunday to take turns ringing the bell. In 1987, the summer youth camp closed after 60 years of operation. Founder Joseph Becker cited escalating insurance costs and more state regulations […]
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New Gloucester seeks legal opinion on fireworks ordinance
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 Monday to send an ordinance banning the sale of fireworks in town to an attorney for review. John Randall of the town Public Safety Committee brought the ban request before the board. It would bar all sales except to a person who has a fireworks display […]