Final Free Ski Night RUMFORD — The last Free Ski Night of the season will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at Black Mountain. Free skiing, snowboarding and tubing will be offered, thanks to Oxford Federal Credit Union. The Cafe will be open for snacks and the Last Run Lounge for […]
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Masons meeting CANTON — Whitney Lodge 167 of Canton will hold a stated meeting on Thursday, March 1. There will be a casserole supper at 6:30 p.m. and the Lodge opening at 7:30 p.m. Girl Scout tea BETHEL — The Telstar Service Unit Girl Scouts are joining in the nationwide celebration of Girl Scout’s 100th […]
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Seniors meeting PERU — Neighborly Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the former Peru Elementary School. A potluck dinner and nickel bingo will follow the meeting. New members are welcome. There is still room on the trip to Indian Head Resort in Lincoln, N.H. for St. Patrick’s day celebration on […]
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Quinnipiac University dean’s list
HAMDEN, Conn. — The following area residents were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester at Quinnipiac University. East Andover: Esther Pew Wilton: Jenna Pederson
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Andover library lists new books
ANDOVER — Recent acquisitions at the Andover Public Library include the following. Adult fiction: Believing the Lie, Elizabeth George; Between the Lines, Jayne Ann Krentz; Breakdown, Sara Paretsky; Broken Lane, Kathleen and Michael Gear; D.C. Dead, Stuart Woods; Death Benefit, Robin Cook; Devil is Waiting, Jack Higgins; Down the Darkest Road, Tami Hoag; Gideon’s Corpse, […]
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Andover Elementary School honor roll
ANDOVER — The second quarter honor roll for Andover Elementary School has been announced. High honors: Angela Cintron, Perry Morton. Honors: Jeffrey Stetson, Nyia Dixon.
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Andover Fire Dept. awarded $146,300 federal grant for new air packs
ANDOVER — Fire Chief Robert Dixon shouted for joy Monday afternoon on suddenly learning his department was awarded more than $146,000 for new air-packs. “Wahoo! Wow!” Dixon said of the $146,300 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, or FIRE Act. His father, retired Andover fire Chief Ken Dixon, […]
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WOWS time RUMFORD — WOWS, Widows or Widowers Sharing, will meet at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Rumford Senior Citizens Hall, 50 Congress St. For more information call Barbara Morse at 562-4225. Sno-Goers meeting ANDOVER — The Snow Valley Sno-Goers Snowmobile Club will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the […]
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Couple sponsor contest to save Andover school
ANDOVER — Carol and John Emery, along with many other people with ties to the local elementary school, decided to take a special step to prevent the K-5 school from closing. The Emerys are sponsoring a writing contest for anyone who has or is attending the school, for parents, grandparents and staff. Participants are asked […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were reported at the Oxford County Jail: * Joseph W. Bennett, 34, of Oxford, Dec. 28, failure to pay fines, $420 cash bail, Oxford Police Department. * Paul D. Chiasson, 44, of Bethel, Dec. 28, operating under the influence, $500 unsecured bond, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Wesley A. Mason, […]