BETHEL — Sen. Lisa Keim announces constituent hours when residents can visit with her and discuss their concerns and opinions about state government, legislative matters and other topics of interest. The schedule is as follows: Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Bethel Farmer’s Market, 1 Parkway Road; noon to 1:30 p.m., Cooper Farms […]
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Aidan Shannon earns Eagle Scout award
LITCHFIELD — Aidan Shannon of Litchfield was presented Scouting’s highest honor, Eagle Scout rank, on Aug. 22, in a ceremony at the Shannon home. He is a member of Winthrop Troop 604. Shannon’s project was building six benches and helmet-holders and installing them for the local recreation department baseball program. He would like to become […]
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Well Done news to run August 27
BRISTOL, Rhode Island — The following local residents were among the students who received their degrees in May from Roger Williams University as part of the class of 2020: Austin Smith of Greene, MS in Criminal Justice 4 + 1 Program. James Theriault of Winthrop, MS/JD in cybersecurity. BOSTON — Massachusetts College of Pharmacy […]
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‘Like 1,000 tornadoes’: Hurricane Laura thrashes Louisiana, leaving at least 6 dead
The hurricane was one of the strongest ever to hit the U.S., based on its wind speed of 150 mph, and forecasters say its remnants could soon threaten the densely populated Atlantic Seaboard.
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Oxford addresses Thompson, Welchville dams
Town to install drop box for absentee ballots outside the Municipal Building.
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Oxford Hills Technical School unveils reopening plans
Students in Region 11 Vocational Tech programs will be allowed to attend classes in person, even if they are enrolled in distance learning. All classes will be available for both classroom and remote participation.
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Vandals destroy property at Agnes Gray
WEST PARIS — As if teachers and administrators do not have enough challenges as they prepare to open schools in the wake of COVID-19, staff at Agnes Gray Elementary in West Paris were greeted with vandalized property and an attempted break-in on Aug. 15. Two picnic tables in the school yard were torn apart and […]
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Backyard nature: spring is a cruel season
Spring draws amphibians to pools and ponds where they breed together and feed each other.
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Jiu Jitsu
LOVELL — Sensei Mike Jolicoeur is looking more people to come and try out his style of Jiu Jitsu – Ki Do Ryu, which means Spirit way Style. Jolicoeur is a fifth degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu and has been practicing the art for more than 40 years. His style of Jiu Jitsu is […]
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ATV use on Harbor road discussed
WOODSTOCK — Resident Tom Dennison was at the Tuesday, Aug. 18 meeting of the Woodstock Board of Selectmen to continue discussion of ATV usage on the Harbor Road. Dennison said he was happy that resident Albert Silver had installed speed limit signs on both sides of the road, and also said there has been less […]