100 Years Ago: 1921 Roads in the outlying districts, and many streets in the suburban districts of both cities are rapidly becoming almost impassable for automobiles which sink nearly hub-deep in mud and water. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Taylor Pond Yacht Club members and their guests held a square dance Saturday evening at the […]
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Pre-K, kindergarten registration underway at SAD 17
The Oxford Hills School District (School Administrative District 17), is offering pre-K and kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 academic year. Any child who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15 is eligible to register for kindergarten. Those who are an Oxford Hills School District resident and want to register their child can […]
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Maine colleges will encourage, not require, students to get vaccinated
Several campuses say they are strongly encouraging their students and staff to get vaccinations but won’t require them as long as the vaccines are authorized only for emergency use by the FDA.
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Dance academy offers virtual performance experience for students in Rangeley
A Virtual Dance Concert for 2021 will be presented by Lakeside Dance Academy on Tuesday, April 10, at the Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. This event is all about providing a quality student experience but is not open to the public. Each class will have a separate time slot in the […]
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‘Music for Mavis’ returns to the gazebo in Turner
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo will be back this summer beginning on Tuesday, May 25. The hours for the gazebo performances will remain the same as in previous years – August: 6:30-8 p.m.; September: 6-7:30 p.m. Music for Mavis 2021 Summer Schedule (subject to change) May 25 – Mary Murphy (blues, jazz) June […]
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Mad Horse Theatre presents an evening with guest artist poet Maya Williams
Mad Horse Theatre Company presents a new virtual theater experience, “Judas and Suicide,” an evening with guest artist poet Maya Williams with art by Buff Cat at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 2, on Zoom. Williams performs her poems and discusses the nuances of suicidality and mental health through the lens of faith, medication and […]
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Looking Back on March 30
100 Years Ago: 1921 Directors of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, at their meeting Thursday afternoon, took no action on the question of daylight saving, nor will they do so, it was announced, at any later date. 50 Years Ago: 1971 “In Your Easter Bonnet With All the Frills Upon It” will be the theme […]
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Sidelines: A year lost due to pandemic brings joy and gratitude to high school spring sports
Messalonskee senior Gabby Smart is one of the athletes who is thrilled for the season to begin, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Ship ‘partially refloated,’ but still stuck in Suez Canal
Engineers have partially refloated the container ship that is wedged across the Suez Canal.
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Illustrators called to flood social media with fish for April Fools’ Day
The Portland-based Illustration Institute hopes recreate the French tradition of Poisson D’Avril online.