• gilead July 8

    Gilead Summer has arrived along with the Fourth of July. Hot and humid weather and I do not get along very well. My brother, Steve McLain, and I were discussing the article in last week’s paper about the kittens found in the river. He had just been talking to Brad and Carole... xx
  • Andover July 1

     Hello Andover Friends, Happy Fourth of July! This summer is moving right along, isn't it! Monday July 12 the Andover Recreation Committee will be having their monthly meeting at the Town Hall,starting at 7 p.m.. At this meeting people may also either sign up or get information about ... xx
  • East Bethel July 1

    Rain,rain go away.... it is making my plums fall off the tree while still green,just like last hear. I was looking forward to a nice crop to make some jam and German type pies. It sure doesn't look good right now, though. Weekend before last Arlene Harrington enjoyed a nice three day visit... xx
  • Bethel July 1

    Coming Up Continuing at Angevine Park – summer swimming lessons. Saturday, July 3 is the Art Fair on the Common and Porch Plays. Saturday and Sunday, July 10 and 11 – annual Mineral and Gem Show and Fair at Telstar. Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19 - the... xx
  • West Bethel July 1

    Today is Canada Day, and the whole country celebrates its sovereignty. Best wishes to our neighbors to the north. Coincidentally, it is also my birthday, so I have decided that the Canadians love me and show it by having their big celebration that day. Seventy-six I am, and proud of every year. xx
  • Hanover July 1

    Gardner Roberts Memorial Library will be closed Saturday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Independence Day is on Sunday, July 4. The Hanover Town Office will be closed on Monday, July 5 for the Independence Day Holiday. The Hanover Planning Board will meet on July 7 at 6 p.m. at ... xx
  • Upton July 1

    There's a huge beaver who has been living in the Umbagog Lake area at the bottom of Mill Hill for so long that folks have named him "Flappy". When Keona Bouchard saw him in the water, she excitedly exclaimed to her mom, "look at the seal". Flappy got Keona's seal of approval, even though he was a... xx
  • Gilead July 1

    July has arrived, Friends and Family Day is over, and now Hugh and I need to get plans finalized for the Oxford County Mineral and Gem Show. It is coming right up on July 10 and 11. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. There is something there for every... xx
  • Waterford July 1

    The 4th of July weekend is upon us and that to me really signifies summer. We have already had a few very summer-like days, now begins the parades, celebrations and fairs. Like most places Waterford’s July 4th celebrations occur on Monday, July 5. There is a breakfast at the Wilkins ... xx