1926 – 2013 GORHAM —Mary T. Johnson, last living family member of her generation and an 11th generation Maine native, passed away after a long illness in the early morning hours of July 1. She was 87 years old. Mary was born June 25, 1926, in Paris, to Cyrus Willard and Josephine Roy Twitchell.Taught in […]
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Hacker’s Hill climb to benefit Loon Echo Land Trust
BRIDGTON — Join Loon Echo Land Trust and partake in the second annual Hacker’s Hill Climb, a challenging four-mile run or walk to benefit the ongoing stewardship of the Hill. This scenic run will take place 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 8, with registration at 5:30 p.m. Cost to participants is $20 for adults and $15 […]
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Military notes
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — Marine Corps Pvt. Robert G. Bissonnette Jr., son of Lori J. and Robert G. Bissonnette of Harrison, and Marine Corps Pvt. Edward W. Quasnitschka, son of Linda S. and Gregory P. Grinnell of Bridgton, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot. […]
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Oxford Historical Society meeting OXFORD — The Oxford Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the Kay House, 73 Pleasant St. All members and those interested in history are welcome. The entertainment will be presented by Glenda Drapeau, Oxford librarian. Glenda will present the history of the Oxford Library. Refreshments will […]
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Registration open for fall’s Loon Echo Trek
BRIDGTON — Help protect the natural resources and rural character of the Western Maine area by registering for the 2013 Loon Echo Trek scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, at Shawnee Peak Ski Area. This 13th annual benefit for Loon Echo Land Trust attracts hundreds of people from across New England and offers something for everyone. Choose […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust to host open house June 25
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust has accomplished much over the past 26 years and would like to invite the public for an afternoon open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at 8 Depot St., Suite 4. Join the organization for light refreshments and conversation about past accomplishments and most recent successes […]
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Tenth annual solstice hike at Bald Pate Mountain Preserve
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust will hold its traditional hike up the Bob Chase Trail at Bald Pate Mountain Preserve in South Bridgton at 5 p.m. Friday, June 21, to celebrate the first day of summer. A short hike of 20 to 30 minutes, with 300 feet of elevation gain, brings hikers to the […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club winners LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on June 3, were as follows: first, Jan and Vern Arey; second, Mike Quinn and Mike True; third, Marta Clements and Hazel Glazier; first in B, Bill Clifford and Richard Balian. Winners on June 4 were: first, Patricia Quinn and […]
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Grant enables mural-painting classes
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Community Center has received a grant from the Maine Arts Commission to provide mural painting classes to youth and adults at the 15 Depot St. location. The theme of the project is Celebrating Traditional Arts. Through The National Endowment for the Arts, Folk and Traditional Arts Program the Celebrate Traditional Arts […]
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Chase Away Cancer 5K RUMFORD — Relay For Life team Abbie’s Avengers will have the Chase Away Cancer 5K on Sunday, June 2, starting and ending at Mountain Valley Middle School. Registration before or on May 23 is $20 and includes a T-shirt. Registrants any time after that pay $25 and do not get a […]