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Forester to discuss challenges facing Maine’s forests at Rangeley meeting

The Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsmen’s Association (RRGSA) invites the public to its monthly meeting and potluck supper social on Thursday, Aug. 21. The doors open at 5 p.m. at the association’s clubhouse located at 41 Old Skiway Road in Oquossoc Village. This month’s meeting promises an informative evening featuring guest speaker Julie Davenport, District […]

Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections

End of trimester celebrated

Boxberry School students recently celebrated and presented their work at the end-of-trimester potluck. Presentations ranged from rock cycle stories to art books to rock cycle labs, Maine author study comparisons and math work. Students are preparing portfolios for a week of upcoming conferences. Singing “If I Had a Hammer” are, from back left, teacher Matt […]

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Pagans celebrate coming spring

AUBURN — Cynthia Grimm was a young student when she began to question her spirituality. She had been raised Christian, but after studying philosophy, something about the faith no longer felt right. “I realized that I could no longer be a Christian,” the 46-year-old Bridgton woman said. “I said, ‘OK. I have no religion at […]

Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills

Bethel Historical Society to hold annual meeting, potluck on Sept. 10

BETHEL – The Bethel Historical Society will host its annual business meeting and potluck supper Thursday, Sept. 10, Executive Director Randall Bennett said.  The supper is at 6:30 p.m.; a brief business meeting at 7:30 p.m. when officers and trustees will be elected. Also, the Noll Volunteer Service Award will be presented. “Anybody can come […]

Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Bethel

West Parish Congregational Church hosting community potluck supper Aug. 22

BETHEL — The West Parish Congregational Church is kicking off the upcoming CROP Walk in September by holding a community potluck at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, said church member Jane Chandler. CROP stands for “Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty.” Chandler said that the CROP Walk is a 5K event, where participants raise money for […]

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Grange membership falling, recruitment a challenge

DEER ISLE (AP) — At its peak, the Deer Isle Grange had close to 100 members. But this summer, the fraternal organization folded because it couldn’t attract even seven members to its meetings, the number required to keep its state charter. In an age when the Internet and television have replaced potluck dinners as a […]