Winslow Junior High School recently named the following students to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. 8th Grade High honors: Haleigh Blackstone, Brody Brockway, Olivia Coldwell, Alexander Davis, Emma Fales, Balen Farnham, Frank Farnham, Emilee Feyler, Kolby Gibbs, Cruz Hamilton, Natalie Hussey, Natalie Lagasse, Tylee Latham, Adrianna Lombardi, Katherine Martin, Brinlyn […]
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Rangeley arts group to host Walk to Bethlehem pageant Dec. 10
For the 43rd year, the Rangeley Friends of the Arts will sponsor the annual Walk to Bethlehem celebration at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. This free event — which recreates Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, complete with community members costumed as nativity figures — will begin at the Rangeley Inn & Tavern at 2443 […]
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Rangeley plans community chorus holiday concert for Dec. 15
The Rangeley Community Chorus Holiday Concert is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at the Church of The Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. Included in the program will be a wide range of Christmas and holiday music. General admission costs $15 for adults and $10 for those 18 and younger. Advance tickets can be […]
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Artwalk Gardiner set for Dec. 1
Artwalk Gardiner is set for 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, through the downtown. The event will feature works by more than 30 local artists, ranging from painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, handmade books, jewelry, textiles and sculpture. The artists and their work will be located in shops, galleries, artists’ studios, and other venues throughout downtown, according […]
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Johnson Hall’s Festival of Trees to start Nov. 30
GARDINER — Johnson Hall plans to host its sixth annual Festival of Trees Thursday, Nov. 30, through Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Life Community Church, at 46 Church St. Hours are 4-8 p.m. Nov. 30, noon-8 p.m. Dec. 1., 1o a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 2 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3. Santa will be available for photos […]
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‘In the Arena’ podcast Ep. 8: Is hope alive in today’s politics?
“In the Arena” is a podcast for Mainers interested in a deeper understanding of the political issues facing our state, featuring former TV anchor/reporter Pat Callaghan, former Republican state Sen. Phil Harriman and former Democratic Portland mayor Ethan Strimling. This week, on the final episode of “In The Arena,” Pat, Ethan and Phil dive into […]
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Thanksgiving holiday travel in Maine a breeze so far
Several transportation hubs reported smooth sailing Wednesday for people heading in or out of town for the holiday.
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2023 cross country wrap-up: Individual efforts dot strong fall season
Several area runners find success at conference, regional meets.
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A Western Maine man has lived off the grid for 50 years
With ingenuity and determination, Paul Hausman has worked hard to make his own way on a rural hillside in Albany Township.
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Professor, tribal leader bring context to ‘First Thanksgiving’ story
The popularized version of the meal shared by Indigenous people and English settlers in 1621 is based on a real event, but also has fed into long-held myths about native people and colonialism, scholars say.