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Stories about Otisfield

H. Hamilton: A bad idea

I find comments by Peter Robinson, Lewiston Mayor Larry Gilbert and others on the losing side of the Lewiston casino question to be offensive and insulting to Maine voters. Maine voters did not vote against the casino because of propaganda or comments by Gov. Paul LePage. In their wisdom, ... 3

Henry Hamilton • Letters • Tuesday, November 15, 2011

John R. Raymond

OTISFIELD — John R. Raymond, 91, of Otisfield, passed away at his home on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, with his loving family by his side.He was born in Lynn, Mass. on March 13, 1920, the son of George and Annie H. Raymond. On March 28, 1942, he married Hazel Miller in Everett, Mass. John j...

• Obituaries • Monday, November 14, 2011

The blame game

All my life, I've heard people blame politicians for all kinds of things. But I've never heard people blame themselves for electing the politicians. The votes of the recent elections weren't even counted and the blame game was running rampant. Lewiston Mayor Larry Gilbert was blaming the m...

Lindsey Montana • Letters • Sunday, November 13, 2011

Briefly

Basso benefit WEST PARIS — The Basso family of West Paris recently lost their home and everything in it to a fire. Donations of clothes, furniture, dry goods, toiletries, housewares and more will be collected Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12, between 1 and 3 p.m. ...

Connections • Thursday, November 10, 2011

Photo: Quiet evening on Thompson Lake

A strong breeze rippled the waters of Thompson Lake off Heath Road in Otisfield on Tuesday evening.

• Oxford Hills • Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Spurr's Corner Church hosting town clean-up day

OTISFIELD — Spurr's Corner Church will host its second annual Town Clean-Up Day from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 30. In lieu of the regular morning church worship services, members and friends will go out in teams and pick up roadside litter. All who are interested can meet at the ...

Connections • Wednesday, October 26, 2011

H.S. Football: Eddies come back on Vikings

PARIS — The game had all the makings of a classic playoff matchup. Extended introductions, these due to senior night at Oxford Hills? Check. Crisp, clean autumn air? Check. Two teams playing with plenty of pride? Check. No matter that, previous to Friday night, E...

Justin Pelletier, Assistant Sports Editor, Online • Local Sports • Saturday, October 22, 2011

Oxford schools reaping benefits of energy work

The Oxford Hills School District has aggressively attacked its energy costs in a way that could serve as a model, not only for other school districts but for businesses and homeowners, as well. The district has worked over the past four years with Siemens Inc. to make energy-saving improve... 1

Editorial Board • Our View • Friday, October 21, 2011

Otisfield presenting program on town historians

OTISFIELD – The Otisfield Historical Society will hold a special program Nov. 3 to look at the unsung historians who have recorded the town's past. Jean Hankins of the society will present "Holden to Spurr to Hankins: The Historians of Otisfield." The program will follow a short busi...

Oxford Hills • Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Otisfield: Committee to discuss future of public luncheons

OTISFIELD — A Steering Committee will hold a public meeting at the Town Hall later this month to discuss plans for continuing the successful community luncheons that have been held over the past several months. The committee will discuss plans for the upcoming months and share indivi...

Leslie H. Dixon, Staff Writer • Oxford Hills • Monday, October 17, 2011

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