EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — Eight men from Maine have been issued summonses after they were found soliciting work from Long Island residents. Nassau County police say the men were found seeking work in East Meadow and Hempstead on Wednesday afternoon. All were issued violation notices from the county Office of Consumer Affairs for operating […]
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Donations add to Raymond Casco Historical Society collections
CASCO — The Raymond Casco Historical Society was founded in 1971, and began holding regular meetings at the Raymond Town Office. After a few years the group met at various locations including the Raymond and Casco libraries. In 2008, by the very generous donation of Skip and Zeena Watkins, the group found a permanent home […]
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Area students honored at Cheverus High
PORTLAND — At a ceremony on Sept. 23, Cheverus High School presented awards at its Undergraduates Awards Night. Among those earning awards and honors were the following area students: The top Cheverus High School student who took the American High School Math Exam: Zach Walker-Elders, senior of Lisbon Falls Awards for Academic Excellence Gold, silver […]
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R. Card: Leadership experience
I am writing in support of Charleen Chase as Oxford County commissioner representing Bethel, Brownfield, Denmark, Fryeburg, Hanover, Hiram, Lovell, Norway, Porter, Stow, Sweden and Waterford. I have known Chase for more than 30 years and vouch for her character and capabilities. She has years of experience in leadership positions working on behalf of children […]
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LeBlanc family reunion held
CASCO — The descendants of Jude and Alice LeBlanc held their annual family reunion on July 28 at Sebago State Park. There were 60 members in attendance from Rumford, Mexico, Peru, Bangor, Dixfield, South Casco, Naples, South Portland, Raymond, North Jay, Windham and Jay; Derry, Concord and Wolfeboro, N.H.; Cambridge and Rochester, Mass.; Watervliet and […]
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Local charities eligible for $5 million in grants
NEW YORK – Nearly 30,000 eligible charities have been nominated by Chase customers and employees to participate in the fifth installment of the Chase Community Giving program, which kicked off voting in September. When voting ends on Sept. 19, 196 charities will share in $5 million in grants from Chase. Facebook users can cast their […]
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Spruce Mountain team won first at Envirothon
The Maine Association of Conservation Districts awarded plaques to the three top-scoring high school teams at the event. Second place went to Boghaunter Home School from Gray/Casco and placing third was Spruce Mountain High School, North Campus, Team 3. Sixteen teams representing 14 Maine high schools competed. Members of the team from Boghaunter Academy were […]
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Wood carvers, bean supper SUMNER — Pastor Howard MacMullen invites the public to join the Congregational Church of East Sumner in the 2nd annual Camp and Carve Weekend. The Streaked Mountain Wood Carvers will camp out in the church yard and display and work on their hand-carved items. The event began Sept. 7 and will […]
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Miller family held reunion
WILTON — On Aug. 18, the Miller family reunion was held at the home of Lillian Miller of Wilton for the descendants of Nathan and Lila Lake Miller, Frank and Pearl Calden Knowles and Colby and Ester Knowles Miller. In attendance were Alton Miller of Wilton, Blanche Miller of Kittery and Wilton, Lillian Miller of […]
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Thompson Lake residents hear water level plan
OXFORD — Property owners on Thompson Lake voiced their concerns Thursday at a public hearing on a plan to prevent spring flooding by regulating water levels each October. The Thompson Lake Environmental Association recommends a water level of 32 inches below the top of the Robinson Mill dam, which would be set by Oct. 20, […]