BANGOR — The following are among the new students enrolled at the New England School of Communications for fall 2013. Joseph Austin of Casco, studying audio engineering in the Bachelor of Science in Communications Technology program. Cody Chiasson of Peru, studying video production in the Bachelor of Science in Communications Technology program. Tyler Haskell of […]
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Camp Sunshine receives highest rank among Maine charities
CASCO — Camp Sunshine has received a coveted four-star rating and the highest overall score among Maine charities for fiscal management, oversight and transparency from Charity Navigator, the nation’s leading charity evaluator. Camp Sunshine is a one-of-a-kind national retreat in Casco for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Charity Navigator each year conducts an […]
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Camp Sunshine, 11 other Maine nonprofits receive top marks for fiscal management
CASCO (AP) — A Maine retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families tops the list of 12 Maine nonprofits that have received top ratings for fiscal management, oversight and transparency from a charity evaluator. Camp Sunshine has received a four-star rating and the highest overall score among Maine charities from Charity Navigator, which […]
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Coupon book to support Casco Public Library
CASCO — Casco Public Library has been hard at work on their annual Coupon Book, producing a high-quality collection of savings to favorite local shops. From now through June 2014, the library is selling the coupon book for $10 each. The book will support the library and help stimulate the local economy. Shopping locally keeps […]
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Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge OXFORD — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge club met Aug. 16. A 9 & 1/2 table Mitchell movement was enjoyed. Finishing first in flight A N/S were Mike True, Auburn, and Mike St. John, Westbrook; second, Eilene Potvin, Cundy’s Harbor, and Della Starbird, Oxford, who also were first in flight B; third, […]
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Historical Museum to host program on braided rugs on Aug. 12
CASCO — Raymond-Casco Historical Museum will host Cathy Corbett for a program on “Braided Rugs In Maine” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12. The museum is on Route 302. Corbett, a Maine native, 25-year resident of Otisfield and the owner of the Oxford Mill End Store, will share her knowledge of all of the aspects […]
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Accidents focus attention on Maine’s golf cart rules
PORTLAND (AP) — Two serious accidents involving golf carts — neither occurring on a golf course — are leading to questions about safety and inspection rules for the vehicles in Maine. The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/13zUun7 ) reported that while golf carts must be registered if they’re used on public roads, there are no unified […]
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Maine golf cart crash victim dies in hospital
PORTLAND (AP) — A Maine man who was critically injured in a golf cart accident has died, and the crash remains under investigation by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies say 52-year-old John MacKay from Sanford was thrown from the golf cart operated by a Massachusetts man Saturday night in the town of Casco. The […]