Ladies/Community Breakfast OQUOSSOC — The next Ladies/Community Breakfast will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Gingerbread House on Main Street. If anyone has a special dietary need, please call in advance so they can try to accommodate your needs. Historical Society membership meeting DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Historical Society will […]
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Fast-moving storms make an impression
Thunder and lightning rolled across central Maine on Monday night, dropping trees and power lines in its path. As the storm moved through Oxford County, it left over 1,000 Central Maine Power customers in the dark. Reporter Tom Standard, on the road from covering the Peru selectmen’s meeting, had to be creative on his way […]
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Acoustic Sunset to benefit Hacker’s Hill
BRIDGTON — Join Loon Echo Land Trust for an Acoustic Sunset on Hacker’s Hill from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24. Acoustic folk band Bold Riley will perform a one and a half hour set of music on top of Hacker’s Hill while the sun sets beyond the White Mountains. Hailing from the hills […]
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CMMC nursing, radiography students graduate
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions recently graduated 32 nursing and 19 radiography students. Local graduates receiving awards are as follows. CMMC Medical Staff Awards for Excellence in Nursing: Jamie Berube of South Paris for medical nursing; Shannon Leydon of Bridgton, surgical nursing; Hashim Abdinasir of Auburn, obstetrical […]
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Area Cheverus grads receive honors
PORTLAND — Cheverus High School graduates from Casco, Bridgton, Gray, Naples and Lewiston received honors during recent graduation and baccalaureate ceremonies. the Loyalty and School Spirit Award was presented to Kodiak Simpson of Casco. The Rev. Pedro Aruppe, S. J. Award/J.S.E.A. Award went to Gregory Grinnell Jr. of Bridgton. Baccalaureate awards and scholarships were: Cheverus […]
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Legassie is Veteran of the Month
PARIS — Richard W. “Frenchie” Legassie was named Veteran of the Month for June at the Maine Veterans Home on High Street. Legassie grew up in Sheridan and when he was 16 he went to work for Civilian Conservation Corps camps in Bridgton. On March 26, 1943, he entered the U.S. Army and was stationed […]
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Six-week free lunches for kids NORWAY — The Progress Center, in conjunction with RSU 16 and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is participating in the six-week Free Summer Lunch Program. The free lunches are available for all kids, up to the age of 21, beginning Monday, June 23. Lunches will be prepared by RSU 16 […]
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Celebrating the solstice at Bald Pate Mountain
BRIDGTON — Join Loon Echo Land Trust for their traditional hike up the Bob Chase Trail at Bald Pate Mountain Preserve in South Bridgton at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 21, to celebrate the first day of summer. A short hike of 20-30 minutes with 300 feet of elevation gain brings you to the rocky summit […]
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Tri -Town Seniors elect officers JAY — On May 19 the Tri -Town Seniors held their last meeting for the season. A BBQ was served at noon followed by a short meeting. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and accepted as read. The election of officers and board of directors was held. The new […]
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Bridgton family burned out of home
BRIDGTON — A funding page has been created to help a family burned out of their home early Wednesday at 385 North Bridgton Road. Fire officials said the house was completely engulfed in flames when crews arrived at about midnight. Firefighters from more than a half dozen area towns battled the blaze. A family of […]