THE AFTERLIFE SURVEY By Maureen Milliken Adams Media Hardcover, 240 pages Release date: Dec. 18 As long as humans have existed, they’ve been plagued by the question “What comes next?” THE AFTERLIFE SURVEY, due out from Adams Media in December, takes a journalistic approach, asking a range of people, including a priest, a rabbi, a […]
December 2011
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Norridgewock seniors ready for Santa visit
NORRIDGEWOCK — Senior citizens from Norridgewock will be visited by Santa Claus starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
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UMF Store, area task forcesupport holiday giving tree
FARMINGTON — The University Store at University of Maine at Farmington and the Franklin County Children’s Task Force are partnering to help those in need with the annual Holiday Giving Tree. Located in the University Store, donations will be accept through Wednesday.
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Rome nomination forms due Jan. 23
ROME — Nomination papers can be picked up at the Town Office from 2 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays and 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays.
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Zabierek promoted to staff sergeant
Christina Zabierek of Vassalboro was recently promoted to staff sergeant in the Maine Army National Guard.
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Fans of crime fiction will enjoy ‘The Drop’
BY JEFF AYERS For The Associated Press “THE DROP” by Michael Connelly Little, Brown and Co. Harry Bosch tackles two tough cases in “The Drop,” another stellar effort from author Michael Connelly. Bosch works in the LAPD’s Open-Unsolved Unit. One case he’s working on involves the murder of a young woman in 1989. A blood […]
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Toys wanted for Christmas Castle
WATERVILLE — The Salvation Army is in need of new toys for local children. The program has many angel tags that have not been picked up as well others that have not gone out.
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SCTC leader awards announced
SKOWHEGAN — The Somerset Career and Technical Center program leaders assemblies were held recently. Director David Keaton introduced the program instructors who then presented the awards. Students earn the leadership awards based on characteristics and traits that are critical to success including resourcefulness and diligence.
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Hallowell recently promoted to major
BANGOR — Richard Hallowell of Pittsfield was recently promoted to major in the Maine Army National Guard.
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Canaan nomination papers available
CANAAN — Nomination papers will be available Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Town Office for the following positions: selectmen/assessor, one-year term; and road commissioner, one-year term.