Book Review

Henry’s Freedom Box: A True Story From the Underground Railroad By Ellen Levine     Illustrator, Kadir Nelson Henry’s Freedom Box is based on an unforgettable, jaw-dropping, true story about slavery and freedom.  It is a read for all ages… including adults.   The illustrations are life like,  sketched in cross-hatch then painted, reflecting the sad mood of […]

Movie review: Cry Macho

Like last weekend, this weekend at the box office was underwhelming, especially for new releases. “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” continued to dominate in the #1 spot for the third straight weekend. “Free Guy” held steady at #2 in its sixth. I had to go down to #3 to find a new […]

Anything goes

Jail log

Oxford County Jail Log for week ending September 27, 2021. PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Ronald W. Stanley, 30, Oxford, fugitive from justice, unlawful possession of fentanyl powder, 7:08 p.m., September 20, Oxford, Oxford Police Lindsay M. Murphy, 27, No. Yarmouth, violating condition of release, unlawful […]

Do you have room in your heart?

It’s never good to jump to conclusions. For instance, orange cats are often males but that is not always the case. This is what happened to Huga. It was thought that Huga was a boy. So, he was named Hugo and scheduled with the veterinarian for neuter surgery. Image the surprise of the staff at […]

Current Events/ First day of autumn (fall)

The first day of autumn or fall was Sept. 22 – last Wednesday. This date is also known as the autumnal equinox. So, what is an equinox? An equinox happens two times a year in the spring and in the fall. These are the only times when the sun’s center crosses the equator and day […]

Auditions set for ‘Death of a Salesman’

FARMINGTON — The New Commons Project and the University of Maine at Farmington announce auditions for Arthur Miller’s iconic play, “Death of a Salesman.” The auditions will be held on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, at the Emery Community Arts Center on the UMF campus. They will begin at 6:30 p.m. each […]

Androscoggin Watershed to be Discussed

NEWRY — The Androscoggin River Watershed Council is hosting the 26th Annual Androscoggin River Watershed Conference that is scheduled from 8:30 to 2:30 on October 5th at the Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River Resort. The conference will feature a variety of topics of interest to residents, businesses and government leaders. An open discussion on […]

Emergency blood and platelet shortage

PORTLAND — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage and must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month for the blood supply to recover and meet hospital and patient needs. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors are urged to […]

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