UNITY — Grassroots climate organization 350 Maine will hold its first statewide meeting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Unity College’s student activities building. 350 Maine works in association with 350.org, an international organization that focuses on climate crisis. The number 350 represents parts per million of atmospheric carbon that permits a livable planet.
October 2012
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Farming workshop to be held at UMF
FARMINGTON — Marc Edwards of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will conduct an introductory workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Cooperative Extension’s office, 138 Pleasant St.
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Christmas Bazaar table rentals available
INDUSTRY — The annual Christmas Bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Town Hall. Baked goods, raffles, gift items, and luncheon specials sponsored by the United in Christ Presbyterian Church. For more information or to rent a table for $20, call 778-6722 or 431-2164.
Posted inLifestyle
YOUR PUMPKIN: Buy, prep, carve and preserve
Think you know the latest tricks for carving a creepy pumpkin? The pros continue to push the barriers. A handful of people become professional pumpkin carvers each fall, specializing in fantastical designs. Among them are Alex Wer, self-styled “Pumpkin Geek,” who lives near Sacramento, Calif.; Scott Cummins, a Perryton, Texas, middle-school art teacher; and Marc Evan and Chris Soria, the Maniac Pumpkin Carvers of New York City.
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South China’s Childs earns recognition
BRUNSWICK — Adam Childs of South China was recently named a Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholar at Bowdoin College.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: GOP spends like 2nd District might be bought
After watching from the sidelines, it’s nice to see that Maine is on the battleground in this year’s presidential election, even if it’s only one of our two congressional districts.
Posted inOpinion
MAINE COMPASS: Same-sex marriage alters message by changing cast in God’s living drama
Perhaps you saw our sign that read, “Yes, we have made a mess of traditional marriage but the answer is to refine it, not redefine it.”
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Boivin, Maloney are two good candidates for office
Central Maine has two good candidates running for public office.
Posted inSports
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Cox is The Man on the line for Panthers
WATERVILLE — When a football play runs just as it’s supposed to, your eye is drawn to the smaller guy running to the end zone with the football. The 6-foot-3, 280-pound guy back near the line of scrimmage, that’s somebody like Waterville Senior High School’s Tom Cox.