NORWAY — Planning Board members will meet Thursday to hear more information on an application by Global Tower Partners of Falmouth to construct a communications tower on Frost Hill. Planning Board Chairman Dennis Gray said GTP has filed a preapplication to construct a 190-foot tower on a 10.75 acre parcel at 209 Frost Hill Road […]
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Christmas in Carthage events CARTHAGE — On Saturday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Carthage Town Office Building, there will be a social, Christmas craft, color pages, bowling, snack and drinks. Events are free. Christmas at the Carthage Historical Society will be held on Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. with a potluck […]
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Waterford Santa program going strong for second year
WATERFORD — A year after a program designed to help needy children in Waterford was resurrected, the Waterford Santa program remains an important support link for the community. Melissa Lessard-York said she found out just before Christmas 2011 that the Waterford Santa program, initiated by Nancy Engdahl many years ago, had been discontinued and the […]
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Historical Society Christmas supper PARIS — The November and December meetings of the Paris Cape Historical Society will be combined on Thursday, Dec. 6, in a Christmas supper party. Members and friends are invited to the home of Cynthia Immonen, 43 Mountain View Drive, South Paris, for a supper meeting at 5 p.m. followed by […]
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USM program on street dust PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine and Cornerstones of Science announce the final installment of the Fall 2012 Science Cafes in the Atrium series held at Portland Public Library, Monument Square, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Professor of chemistry Lucille Benedict will discuss “Street Dust’s Dirty […]
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N. Hanger: Justice Alita is wrong
Far be it for me to argue with a Supreme Court justice, but I do have an argument with Justice Alito’s defense of Citizens United. He said that newspapers and TV networks can print and say what they wish. Because they are corporations, he argued, other corporations should be allowed to do the same, using […]
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Children’s author visits library RUMFORD — Children’s author Cynthia Lord will make a presentation from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Rumford Elementary School. The school’s annual Literacy Night is open the the public. A book fair will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. in the library. Lord will conduct writing workshops […]
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Collaborate offers ski program for students
OXFORD — Working together for the benefit of area elementary school children, a nonprofit, a local business, a family and numerous volunteers are partnering with SAD 17 to provide a six-week after school Nordic ski program for schools in the district. Programs will be offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from Jan. 8 through Feb. 14 […]
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Results listed for 5K Foliage Race, Fun Run
WATERFORD — The sun shone down and the temperatures dipped to create a perfect setting for the 13th Waterford 5K Foliage Race and Fun Run held in early October. The red and golden colors of fall set the tone for the competitors, along with the usual chili cook-off, this year provided by the Waterford/Harrison PTO […]