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Community Center open in Oxford OXFORD — The Oxford Community Center is now open to Oxford residents. Hours of operation are Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m., Fridays from 2 to 8 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Events i...

Harrison church expected to reopen for Easter

HARRISON — Parishioners temporarily forced out of their church following a Labor Day weekend fire last year may be worshiping in the historic church again by Easter. “Our goal right now is to be worshiping there on Easter Sunday, March 31,” said Joanne Sullivan, administr... 1

Semi rolls over in Harrison

HARRISON — A tractor-trailer overturned on Route 117 early Thursday morning, leaking an unknown amount of oil and diesel fuel. The rig overturned into a brook between Maple Ridge Road and Deer Hill Road on the side of Crystal Lake at about 4 a.m. Town Manager George "Bud&rdquo...

Fishing shack unloaded in Harrison

Jim Allen, left, and his son Adam, both of Bridgton, unloaded their fishing shack at the boat ramp on Long Lake in Harrison on Monday afternoon. Jim Allen, who has been fishing on the lake since the 1970s, said they placed the shack closer to the shore than usual because they were not sure of ice... 1

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Senior Citizens Club to meet BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Bethel Methodist Church. Members will bring a dish to share and an item for the auction. Topic: Wabanaki Commission BR...

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Mexico High Class of 1953 RUMFORD — Mexico High School Class of 1953 will meet at the River Valley Grill at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2. Texas hold 'em tourney Jan. 5 HARRISON — A Texas hold'em tournament will be held from 1 to 6...

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New Year's party at Eagles RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles will hold a New Year's party in the club's function hall, with entertainment by Borderline Express. Doors open at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31,with the band playing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be party fav...

Senior social program was on canine companions

The Harrison Lion's Club sponsored the Harrison Parks and Recreation's November Senior Social at the community room. Due to the Lion's generosity all seniors enjoyed a delicious meal free of charge. A member of the Lion's spoke about a program that is changing people's lives around the country. P...

Ice shack to be raffled at fishing derby in Harrison

HARRISON — The 2013 Harrison Youth and Family Ice Fishing Derby is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23 and 24, at the Harrison boat launch and the Town Office. Harrison Recreation Director Paula Holt announced that derby tickets will go on sale the first week in January. The p...