OTISFIELD — A colorful procession of marchers and motorized vehicles highlighted the Fourth of July parade along Route 121 on Tuesday morning. Members of the Otisfield Trail Blazers ATV club, campers from Seeds of Peace International Camp and Camp Arcadia, and members of the Otisfield Fire Department were joined by drivers in a convoy of […]
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Farmington shows patriotism at July 4th celebration
FARMINGTON — Sunny, breezy conditions greeted participants and spectators alike during Farmington’s Fourth of July parade Tuesday, sponsored by the Farmington Rotary Club. “It’s like a community reunion,” Farmington Rotary Club member Paul Mills said. “I suppose you might say it’s a signature event for the community.” However, the town didn’t always have a parade, he […]
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Budget crises
Libertarians and anarchists rejoice. Those among us who rely on government checks and services are anxious and annoyed. Many citizens wonder about what to expect. Since the state’s June 30 budget deadline approaches and there’s no agreement on an acceptable compromise a government shut-down threatens. We aren’t necessarily talking about Maine, here. There are actually […]
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How Tree Street Youth students celebrate the Fourth of July
LEWISTON — On the opening day of the Tree Street’s summer program Monday, teacher Sophie Johnson addressed her art class of young students. “Tomorrow’s a holiday,” Johnson said. “Does anyone know what holiday it is?” “Abraham Lincoln!” one offered. “Fireworks!” another answered. “Fourth of July!” a third said. Johnson, a summer intern from the University […]
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River Valley celebrating the Fourth of July
RUMFORD — Organizers of the River Valley Fourth of July celebration are asking for volunteers. It will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, followed by fireworks in the Hosmer Field Complex. The rain date is July 5. Dan Richard, chairman of the Rumford Parks Commission and member of the Fourth of July […]
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Enthusiastic crowds line Farmington streets for parade
FARMINGTON — The crowds in Farmington on Saturday were excited for the Farmington Rotary Fourth of July parade, and so was Rotary President Martha Wing. “It’s gone great,” said Wing, who added that organizing the event as the new Rotary president was challenging but fun. “I had lots of help.” This year’s parade theme was “Children,” and […]
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Art hot commodity at Bethel fair
BETHEL — Sales were brisk all day Saturday for many vendors showing their artisan wares to a steady stream of people and families at the 26th annual Bethel Art Fair on the town common. Light rain forecast to arrive sometime during the afternoon held off, despite overcast skies and a light breeze at 75 degrees. […]
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Funeral notices for Saturday, July 4, 2015
BLANCHARD — Delores R., 97, a resident of Turner Road in Auburn, passed away early Thursday morning, July 2, at her home. Memorial services honoring Delores’ life will be held Friday, July 17, at 10 a.m. at the Turner Village Church with the Rev. Terry Cronin presiding. Graveside committal prayers to follow at Gracelawn Memorial […]
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L-A Fourth a fiery celebration at fairgrounds
Here’s a quick little trivia quiz. In what year was the first joint Lewiston-Auburn Fourth of July celebration held? It was 1948, and it was a big event with an intercity all-star baseball game in the morning at Walton Field in Auburn, and a fireworks display at the Maine State Fairgrounds in Lewiston. The display […]