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Gilead June 17
This past Friday was a busy day for several high school graduations around the state. At least the weather cooperated and was nice. My brother, Steve McLain, had some help from his son, Brad, this past weekend. Brad finished the rotor-tilling so they could get the rest of the seeds planted... xx0 Comments -
Newry June 17
Hello once again. Wouldn’t you agree that there is something so fulfilling about gardening? Once the gentle warmth of April covers the ground the dirty part begins, starting seeds and weeding flowerbeds. I truly love my morning walks, although they should be called “wanders,” co... xx -
East Bethel June 17
The elections are behind us now with Bethel having had a great voter turnout. The World Cup is off to a great start and am sure the local soccer fans were pleased with our US Team holding Britain 1:1. Lynn Zimmerman called me to tell us about the amazing trip she, Roger and their daughter,... xx -
Mason June 17
Last Sunday morning Mona called to me to “see something.” I went upstairs, and she stood by the entry door to the kitchen watching a chipmunk, Snuffy and a mother robin in and near the maple tree by the kitchen steps. Snuffy was at the base of the tree, looking up; the chipmunk was ha... xx -
Waterford June 17
Here we are in mid June and the mornings are threatening to be in the high 30s and low 40s. I have even heard the f word (frost). Hopefully that won’t happen. By now most of us have our gardens planted and are ready for the weeding to begin. We still have quite a bit to still put in, but we... xx -
West Paris
By Joyce Lamb The dry spell is over and the rains are falling. Old Home Days at West Paris went well for the fireworks on Friday night but the Saturday parade washed out for Saturday morning. It was called off at 10 a.m. because of the heavy rain. By noon the parade did go, with lots of fi... xx -
Bryant Pond
By Alice Hoyt The Memorial Day program and parade were well attended. An American flag was presented to the Woodstock Fire Department for their meeting room. A new flag was hung at the Honor Roll. Boy Scouts from West Paris troop raised the flag. General Logan Address was read by Jane Ward... xx