You’ll Want Seconds of This “Oliver!” 

Oliver (Irie Mastrella) and The Artful Dodger (Bryn Rice) take their bows during the curtain call at Nasson Little Theatre's production of Oliver!This impressive production continues through next weekend.Photo: David Parent By Barbara Sutcliffe  “Please Sir, I want some MORE.”  The poor orphaned Oliver doesn’t get any more gruel in “Oliver!”, the musical being performed by Nasson Little Theater; fortunately, audiences still have more opportunities to see this outstanding production.  Based on Charles Dickens’ novel “Oliver Twist,” the musical directed…
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Christmas at the Goodwin House 

Goodwin House Victorian Christmas Tree Photo: Thom Gagne  By Thom Gagne Have you visited the Victoria Mansion in Portland during the Christmas season? It showcases an elegant holiday display in a beautiful old building, but right here in Springvale we have our own version. The Goodwin House at 503 Main St. in Springvale can provide you with a sense of what Christmas might have been like in our town 124 years ago. Built in 1899, the Goodwin House is owned by…
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Out in the Woods: Deering Pond History

Skim ice on Deering PondPhoto credit: Lee Burnett By Kevin McKeon, Director, Mousam Way Land Trust. Adapted from The Natural History of Deering Pond 1 by Gordon "Bud" Johnston.   Tombegewoc, an Abenaki word meaning “place of the rocky reef in the pond,” describes Deering Pond in Springvale on early maps of the area. John Deering of Old Kittery inherited the land surrounding the pond from his grandfather, John Lydston, who in 1744 was granted the land by the Crown for his services—including…
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News Notes: December 3, 2023

Alfred residents and others attend a public hearing Nov. 27 onYork County’s proposed substance abuse recovery and first responder training facilities. Photo Tammy Wells Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Proposals aired in Alfred: More than two dozen residents showed up Nov. 27 for a   public hearing on York County government’s proposals to build a first responder training facility and substance abuse recovery center in the county seat. Many who attended the hearing before the Alfred Planning Board expressed concerns, especially about…
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Toys for Tots Local Dropoff Sites & Program Links

Compiled by Dave Rude and Zendelle Bouchard  Toys for Tots of Southern York County is now collecting toys for distribution to kids this Christmas. There is a long list of convenient locations where you can drop off a new, unwrapped toy.   207 Hydro Farm, 168 Country Club Rd.  Airport Safe Storage, 1725 Main St.  Amvets Post 3, 169 School St.  Central Furniture & Appliances, 26 River Rd.  Chandler's Automotive, 328 Jagger Mill Rd.  Crystal Athletic Facility, 414 Alfred Rd.  Family…
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