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Bethel (Nancy)
Inaugural poet Richard Blanco of Bethel is a finalist for the 2013 Maine Literary Book Award for Poetry for his book “Looking for the Gulf Motel.” The awards are given annually to Maine authors by the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. This year more than 100 books were entered in... xx0 Comments -
Bethel (Don)
Exceptional art at Bonnema’s Scenic tiles produced at Bonnema Potters are really something special to see. Melody Bonnema creates these tiles based on her sketching and photos of nearby landscapes — for instance, her most recent work is a scene from Screw Auger Falls. Once the ... xx -
East Bethel
Alder River Grange held a regular meeting on April 26 with nine members present. The East Bethel School Reunion will be on June 30 at the Grange Hall at 2 p.m. There will be light refreshments and drinks for all to enjoy. The Grange will also present its Community Service Award at this tim... xx -
Upton
The Ladies Aid Association is having weekly meetings, Tuesdays, at Leslie's. They are working on their quilt. The quilt is now being cut. The Ladies plan to serve breakfast on Mother's Day, May 12, from 8 to 11 a.m. The second annual Krystal Carnival will be Saturday, May 18, 1 to 4 p.m. in the U... xx -
Waterford
Finally, the days are warm, even if they start out chilly — 20 to 25 degrees. The birds are up early singing. The chicken can’t wait to be let out of her cage. We have baby chicks and 2 little baby ducks. They are SO cute. Everyone comes over to look at them. They are fun even if they... xx -
Locke's Mills
While there are some strong opinions out there about the three proposals on the place for a new town office, Town Manager Kim Sparks said few people have contacted her to state their preferences. Most folks are likely waiting until the town meeting May 18 to hear what is said and then cast their ... xx -
Gilead
The weather has been just wonderful this past week. We had a chance to spend some time outside sitting in the swing and enjoying some quiet time. The lawn is beginning to turn green and the trees and bushes are putting out leaves. I noticed a few dandelions on the lawn and one lone little white v... xx -
Andover
The Knights of Pythias are pleased to announce that they have received complete funding in the amount of $2,000 for refurbishment of the Town Hall stage curtain and wish to thank all those who were instrumental in this goal being reached so quickly. Lot owners in the Woodlawn Cemetery are ... xx -
Bethel (Nancy)
The first performance of the musical “The Wizard of Oz” is tonight at 7 p.m. at Telstar High School’s Helen C. Berry Auditorium. Other performances are May 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, May 11. The musical is based on the book “The Wonderful Wizard ... xx