Valerianne Hinkley, 19 of Wilton, was recently double crowned with two national titles. She was crowned the 2021 USA Ambassador Teen and the 2021 SLICC (Success, through Leadership, Integrity, Character and Confidence) Ambassador for the Jr Teen, Teen, Miss Divisions with the USA Ambassador Pageant after competing at Nationals in Palm Harbor, Florida the last […]
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OFF RADAR: ‘Green Grass’
The book’s no-nonsense, sometimes airy prose to some extent underemphasizes the sordid violence it details.
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Looking Back on Oct. 1
100 Years Ago: 1921 The schools in West Bethel, which had been postponed, are said to begin Oct. 3. as the whooping cough is about over. 50 Years Ago: 1971 (from a photo caption) Pumpkins such as the one shown this one grown by David Bugel of Boulder Drive, Auburn, tipping the scales at over […]
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Lewiston resource center seeks donors for holiday outreach
Safe Voices, a domestic violence and sex trafficking resource center based in Lewiston, invites businesses and community members to participate in its annual holiday programs, Feed-a-Family and Adopt-a-Family. Individuals, businesses and community organizations can choose to support one or both programs. The program serves more than 100 families across Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties each […]
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Farmington takes no action on proposed increase in commissioners
If voters approve increasing the number of commissioners from three to five, a section of Farmington would be split off and become part of another district.
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Mt. Blue Board of Directors maintains COVID-19 guidelines
Regional School Unit 9 directors upheld the universal masking mandate and were advised of newly acquired rapid tests.
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Football Game of the Week: Tradition-rich programs clash as Wells visits Winslow
Annual contenders in the thick of things again as Warriors make the trek to Poulin Field.
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Tattooed Lies at Mixers on Saturday
Tattooed Lies returns at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The female-fronted, four-piece band covers 70s and 80s hits by bands such as Alice Cooper, AC/DC, Boston, Foreigner, Styx and Quiet Riot. There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking. Mixers is located at 136 Sabattus […]
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Journey tribute Scarab at Mixers on Friday
Relive the 70s and 80s with Scarab: A Journey Experience – a Journey cover band performing worldwide – at 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Scarab: The Journey Experience is the closest re-creation to the 70s and 80s powerhouse. An absolutely dynamic stage show. The Internationally touring tribute […]
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The Veggies to play Mill House Pub
Classic rock band The Veggies will perform at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, at The Mill House Pub in Mechanic Falls. Don Hebert (vocals), Moe McKenna (bass), Shawn Callahan (lead guitar), Ray Tardiff (drums), and Anna Hunnewell (vocals). The Veggies have been performing throughout New England for over 15 years. There is no cover charge. […]