Talk: ‘Commercial-Free Childhood’ FREEPORT — Dr. Susan Linn, director of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, will give a public talk titled “The Gift of a Commercial-Free Childhood,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Merriconeag Waldorf School’s Community Hall, 57 Desert Road. Donations will be accepted […]
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The Weary Club to meet Saturday NORWAY — The members and friends of The Weary Club will meet for coffee from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. The Weary Club is a part of Norway’s rich heritage and is a local institution. The public is invited to join for coffee, doughnuts and conversation. CPR, […]
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Thrifty Gift Shop holding sale PARIS — The Thrifty Gift Shop reopened with a school sale on Thursday, Aug. 14. Clothing items include name brands like American Eagle, Hollister and Aeropostale. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. The shop is at 659 Park St., South Paris, three miles north from […]
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Reunion of Keen descendants SUMNER — Meet and greet the descendants of John and Martha Keen and celebrate the 89th annual reunion at A Wrinkle in Thyme Farm from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. A potluck lunch will take place at noon, followed by a visit to the pond at 3 p.m. […]
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Legion baseball: Bourget pitches Pastime to win
LEWISTON — When Kyle Bourget was told Friday that he was going to get the start to open the Zone 3 Legion baseball tournament, he couldn’t help but be a little nervous. The Pastime Club hurler had struggled in his outing Thursday. After getting the news Friday, he had nearly two days to dwell on […]
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Legion baseball: Bessey Motors drives off with championship
PARIS — Undefeated Bessey Motors (15-0) used six hits and strong defense to beat Pastime 5-1 and carry off the regular-season championship Thursday evening. Bessey’s Ryan Godin, who went four innings, got the win on the mound. Ty Martin and Dalton Rice each had two singles. Brady Lafrance doubled for Bessy. For Pastime (12-5), Ryan […]
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Vendor fair benefits Canton man AUBURN — A benefit Sweet Summertime Vendor/Craft Fair and Raffle will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Norway Savings Bank Arena, behind Shaw’s Supermarket. More crafters and vendors are welcomed. Contact Stephanie Bates by visiting www.facebook.com/stephanie.bates.7773 or call 207-740-3382. The event will benefit Alan […]
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Supper dance at Locke Mills Legion LOCKE MILLS — A supper dance will be held from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at the American Legion Hall. Doors open at 4. Music by the Jones Band. Menu will include ham, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls and pies. Supper/dance, $10; supper, $7; child, $3. […]
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Car show July 1 in Dixfield DIXFIELD — Doug’s Dogs Classic/ Antique/ Rods Cruise Night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at the Holmes Market parking lot. For more information, call Brad at 357-6789. Jay VFW annual chicken barbecue JAY — VFW Post 3335, Jay will hold their annual chicken […]
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Zone 3 American Legion: Pastime sweeps Locke Mills
LEWISTON — Even though he’s the sage veteran of Pastime Club’s roster, Ryan Riordan started the American Legion baseball season at a disadvantage. While most of his teammates and opponents were still sharp coming off a spring spent on the diamond, Riordan, who played fall baseball at Southern Maine Community College, hadn’t pitched or faced […]