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Remembering Jannine Buck

To the Editor: I was saddened to hear the news of the passing of our friend Jannine Buck. I have a lot of fond memories, laughter, and friendship with Jannine as do so many others. I would like a little of what Jannine was to me. I knew Jannine from a very young age when […]

Oxford first responders save kayaker

Firefighters pulled the kayaker out of the water after he tipped his boat.

Christmas in Livermore

Chapter One: Cousins As the train gently rocked along, Maisie looked at her map. She touched a finger to Baltimore, where her trip had started, and ran it along the small track up to New York City, where she had met her cousins, Trudy and Matt. Their compartment had two double seats that faced each […]

Movie Review: ‘Napoleon’

Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” did rather well for itself over Thanksgiving weekend, opening in the #2 position at the domestic box office behind the second weekend of the new “Hunger Games.” A debut at #2 behind a not-particularly-beloved returning champion may not sound impressive, but my prediction was that it wouldn’t even finish in the top […]

FEZtival of Trees at Jackson-Silver Post

To the Editor:The Shriners of Oxford County are once again holding a FEZtival of Trees at Jackson-Silver Post #68 at 595 Gore Rd in Locke Mills. This year there will be over 20 decorated trees sponsored by local businesses, non profits and individuals for everyone to enjoy, Friday, Dec. 8 with doors opening at 4 […]

NPD corrals several, confiscates drugs

NORWAY — On Nov. 22, patrol and Special Enforcement Unit officers from the Norway Police Department, accompanied by the Paris Police Department’s K9 team, went to an apartment located at 247 Main St in Norway, in an attempt to locate two suspects with active arrest warrants, according to Norway Police Chief Jeff Campbell. Upon arrival, […]

Thank you for turkey, veg and deliveries

To the Editor: On behalf of our Western Maine neighbors, the Bethel Area District Exchange and Food Pantry would like to thank Sunday River Resort for donating 192 turkeys and all the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner. We also wish to thank Rotary Club of Bethel and our volunteers for distributing turkey baskets in time for […]

Christmas is coming …

Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church Advent season

BOLSTERS MILLS — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church (BMUMC) is making plans for the Advent Season. Sunday worship services begin at 9 a.m. Each week during worship will be lighting of the Advent Candles, live music by Tony Landsperg and David Seeley, a thoughtful message, and as always a delicious fellowship immediately following worship. […]