Stories by Contributed

5 months ago

School open house is Wednesday

Mapleton Elementary School will host an open house from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, for the 2024-25 school year.  

5 months ago

Forbidden for pets

Being the kind of people we are who love animals so much, it is tempting at times to want to share all of our goodies with our dogs and cats. But forbidden foods for our four-legged friends are many and can be very dangerous if ingested.  

5 months ago

What ‘Roots’ gave to genealogy

In 1976 Alex Haley’s “Roots,” already a national bestselling book, became a miniseries. Millions tuned in, captivated by the story. 

5 months ago

Send me a check

To the editor:

I receive daily email survey requests (as many of you must) and ignore most as they are usually the advanced guard for some monetary donation request.  Sometimes, however, regular folks, elderly folks like my spouse of over 61 years and me, have to ask elementary questions.

5 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Felix

Felix has adorable markings and the fluffiest tail. He’s about 1 1/2 years old and loves to be around people.

5 months ago

Should highlight local events

To the editor:
I noticed in Representative Joe Underwood’s newsletter last week that he was promoting the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival.

5 months ago

St. John Valley area From our Files – August 28, 2024

25 Years Ago — September 1, 1999
Fashion Bug to host Model-A-Thon – The Fashion Bug store in Madawaska is teaming up with the 20 other Fashion Bug stores across Maine to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine.