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Students urged to dare to dream
Jun 14, 2013 12:00 amClass President Jeremie DeTellis noted that dreams never take flight without hard work. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)
Process to Puzzle
Jun 14, 2013 12:00 amTravis Frost noted during his speech at Friday night’s graduation at Dirigo High School that his class is all a part of a big puzzle and that teachers, families, and friends were the ones who made up the box it is stored in. The 2013 graduating class was comprised of 75 young adults anxious to make their mark on the world.
McAuley, Horan and O'Caoimh coming to Skye
Jun 14, 2013 12:00 amREGION -- New England Celtic Arts will present McAuley, Horan, & O'Caoimh at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in So. Carthage on Wednesday, June 12 and at Phillips Area Community Center in Phillips on Thursday, June 13.
Curtain is 7 p.m.
Long-time Solas members Mick McAuley and Winifred Horan have joined forces with the amazing Kilkenny-born guitarist Colm O'Caoimh to bring you their new release “Saling Back to You."
Dailey urges classmates to define their success
Jun 14, 2013 12:00 amRyanne Dailey, Class of 2013 Valedictorian, is seen here reminding her classmates to “remember the purpose of perseverance,” to “push through the struggles in order to be rewarded,” and to “define your own success.” See more photos on Page 3.
Tapping into tourism for non-tourism businesses
Jun 14, 2013 12:00 amRUMFORD -- Envision Rumford, the River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Maine Woods Consortium, Maine Office of Tourism and the Western Maine Economic Development Council is offering an introductory workshop on the tourism industry in Maine and tourism resources for businesses from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, June 24 at Brian’s Bistro.
Celebrate your active dad and enter the Gym Rat Race
Jun 14, 2013 12:00 amDIXFIELD- Before you decide to fill your dad’s belly with a hearty meal on Sunday, why not help one another keep up an active lifestyle and enter the Gym Rat Race at the Wellness Center. Race time is 9 a.m. and registration opens at 7:30 for the 3.1-mile course through local neighborhoods.
What better gift could you give your dad on his day than time spent with his son or daughter, running or walking, or both, and sharing memories that will last forever.
Instrumental duo at Skye
Jun 14, 2013 12:00 amSO. CARTHAGE -- New England Celtic Arts will present Acoustic Eidolon at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center on Sunday.
Curtain is at 7 p.m. There is a pre-show jam session 45 minutes prior to curtain. Audience members are encouraged to bring their instruments and jam with the performers for a few minutes.
Request to recognize town's Korean War veterans ok'd
Jun 14, 2013 12:00 amRUMFORD -- Selectmen gave veterans researcher Len Greaney of Rumford permission Thursday night to hold a Korean War Recognition event at Veterans Park next month.
It will be held July 27, the day in 1953 when Korean war combat operations ended with a cease fire and armistice.
"I think it would be an extremely positive thing for the town," Greaney said.
Selectmen agreed, voting 3-0.
"This will be stunning, a real win," Selectman Jeff Sterling, acting board chairman, said.
Making the most of your business Facebook page
Jun 14, 2013 12:00 amNEWRY -- Attention all businesses. Turn your Facebook page into your biggest promotional and marketing asset.
In a free 90-minute workshop, you will learn how to build a fan base, address negative comments and bad reviews, and maximize your precious time. You will also learn the differences between traditional marketing and social media marketing.Live from 49 Franklin, It’s Friday Night!
Jun 14, 2013 12:00 amRUMFORD -- Friday Night Live will run this at 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at the Mystic Theater at 49 Franklin.
Inspired by the popular late night sketch comedy Saturday Night Live, local Mystic Theater production Friday Night live will not disappoint. The show is filled with live performances as well as several short films, commercials, news and musical guest.
