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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Harrison approves funds for United Ambulance
HARRISON — Harrison voters approved $40,326 for a one-year contract with United Ambulance Service during a special town meeting July 30. The money will be transferred from the town’s undesignated fund balance, or surplus account. Town Manager Cass Newell summarized the contract, saying that the service will not change and the status quo will remain. […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Transfer Station’s new swap shops helps residents, saves taxpayers money
The town’s new Repurposing Facility was paid for with a $10,000 Maine Department of Environmental Protection grant.
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
Pickleball picks up in popularity in Western Maine
About 40 Bethel area players of varying levels show up to play regularly at one of four local courts.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Volunteer of the Week: Buckfield volunteer combines recreation and productivity
The Buckfield resident works as an EMT for Buckfield Rescue, as stewardship assistant for Kennebec Land Trust — and in the winter, for the ski patrol at Pleasant Mountain Ski Area.
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
Volunteer of the Week: Butch Fuller of Greenwood
‘I always liked the stories of the soldier in the field that was writing to his family,’ said Fuller of the transcribing he does for Maine State Museum in Augusta.
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
Our historic places: Newry’s school house and Foster Farm
Newry’s Lower Sunday River school house and nearby Foster Family Farm are on the National Register of Historic Places
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
Greenwood’s oldest citizen Beth Brough receives Boston Post Cane
‘I always thought 91 was young, but I guess not.’ said Beth Brough of receiving the cane
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
The HILLS launches family and friends support meetings
The SMART Recovery Family & Friends Group. It meets every Monday at The HILLS at 15 Tannery Street in Norway, starting at 6 p.m.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine PUC to consider Versant’s proposal to help police identify illegal marijuana operations
But the utility’s offer to notify authorities of suspiciously high electric bills has come under fire from legal and consumer privacy advocates.