Farrington Morton Cemetery Assoc. MEXICO — The Farrington Morton Cemetery Association will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at the cemetery garage to discuss and vote on the by-laws and other pertinent business for the cemetery. Anyone owning a lot in the cemetery is a member of the association and welcome to attend. Stephens […]
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World famous horseman with 3 Purple Hearts training Andover draft horses
ANDOVER — Bob Giles is living proof that dreams come true. He’s also an inspiration to foster children and disabled veterans. All it took was unwavering perseverance for nearly 70 years and a lot of horses for the three-time Purple Heart recipient and Vietnam vet, who winters in Florida and summers in Rumford. Giles is […]
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Correction: Andover Olde Home Days parade to be held Saturday
ANDOVER — A story published on Page B1 of Monday’s Region edition about Andover Olde Home Days Celebration should have stated that the parade will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2. It was a reporting error.
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Andover ‘senior’ art group to hold art show during Andover Old Home Days
ANDOVER — Wendy Hutchins and Pam Berry are excited about next month’s two-day Andover Old Home Days event. The pair and other “senior” artists, as they call themselves, paint together weekly. The group will convene an art show from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. […]
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Andover ‘senior’ art group to hold art show during Andover Old Home Days
ANDOVER — Wendy Hutchins and her Andover neighbor Pam Berry are excited about next month’s two-day Andover Old Home Days event. The pair and other “senior” artists, as they call themselves, paint together weekly. The group will convene an art show from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, and from 9 a.m. to 3 […]
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River Riders announce shows, recent results
ANDOVER — Ellis River Riders recently held their first two show weekends. Organizers have been very pleased with the volume of riders showing with the club. “It’s great to see an influx in leadline and walk trot riders for both open and gymkhana shows,” said one club representative. Ellis River Riders is a training-type club […]
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Vendor fair benefits Canton man AUBURN — A benefit Sweet Summertime Vendor/Craft Fair and Raffle will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Norway Savings Bank Arena, behind Shaw’s Supermarket. More crafters and vendors are welcomed. Contact Stephanie Bates by visiting www.facebook.com/stephanie.bates.7773 or call 207-740-3382. The event will benefit Alan […]
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River Valley Chamber names Tri-County Mental Health Services as Nonprofit of Year
RUMFORD — Tri-County Mental Health Services is honored to be identified as Nonprofit of the Year by the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. Tri-County was chosen from a number of agencies identified for their commitment to the health and wellness of the people of Maine. The work being done at the TCMHS Rumford office as […]
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Andover businessman organizes concerts on the Common
ANDOVER — A local hardware store owner is inviting residents to attend free concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. every other Friday until Sept. 5 at the Andover Town Common. Pete Coolidge, who owns Pete’s Hardware with his wife, Wanda, said this is the first year he has organized a summer concert series, although he […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievement
CALAIS — Kyle J. Sheehan of Lisbon Falls was named to the honors list for the spring semester at Washington County Community College. — BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND — Paxton Arsenault, daughter of Michael and Terri Arsenault of Mechanic Falls, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 spring semester at the University of New England. […]