NORWAY — Barbara Allen, vice president of community relations and development, has announced that the board of the Stephens Community Healthcare Foundation awarded grants to three local nonprofit organizations at their meeting on Jan. 14. These grants will support the community in attaining healthier lifestyles and also serves as a component of Western Maine Health’s […]
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Sebago joins Perley Mills Community Forest
BRIDGTON — On Jan. 15 the town of Sebago accepted a deed to 130 acres of land on Swamp Road granted by Loon Echo Land Trust. Loon Echo reserved a perpetual conservation easement to ensure the property remains undeveloped and available to the public for a variety of recreational uses including snowmobiling and hunting. The […]
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Poland Spring provides holiday giving in variety of packages
POLAND SPRING — Poland Spring Brand Water provided assistance to needy families in its host communities through employee and company contributions of time, gifts, food and funds during the holidays. “We believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work,” said Heather Printup, community relations manager. “We focus on being a good […]
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Blood drive in Denmark on Dec. 29 DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center will partner with Denmark’s own Hairy Business to sponsor a community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main St. All donors will receive a free one-year membership to the Denmark Arts Center, […]
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One-man show stakes out ‘philosophical proof of Santa’
DENMARK — Jamie Hook is a believer. He’s team Santa. But not for the obvious reasons, and not without giving the big man a lot of thought. On Dec. 19 and 20, the 43-year-old artistic director of the Denmark Arts Center will put on his one-man show, “Beyond Belief: A Philosophical Proof of Santa Claus,” […]
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Give one last gift this holiday season with a blood donation
PORTLAND — The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to give one last gift this holiday season and discover the true meaning of giving by donating blood. The gift of a blood donation only takes about an hour. To encourage donations and show appreciation, all those who attempt to donate blood Dec. 24 through […]
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History walk along the Narrow Gauge Trail Dec. 5
DENMARK — Take a walk back in time along the old Narrow Gauge rail bed at the Perley Mills Community Forest on Friday, Dec. 5, starting at 9 a.m. The walk is hosted by Loon Echo Land Trust and the Denmark Conservation Commission. Learn about the little trains that chugged their way from Hiram to […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust accepting applications for environmental education grants
BRIDGTON — Schools and libraries in Bridgton, Casco, Denmark, Harrison, Naples, Sebago and Raymond have the opportunity to receive small grants from Loon Echo Land Trust for environmental education programs. Funds for the educational grants are made available through Loon Echo’s Educational Endowment and, since 1998, hundreds of children have benefited from programs that teach […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Guns, marijuana and electronics seized by police
Three people have been charged and 11 guns recovered from burglaries in Oxford, Cumberland and York counties the past two months, state police said Tuesday. Arrested on Monday were 20-year-old Cole Meserve of Standish, his sister, 21-year-old Amber Meserve of Limerick, and 23-year-old Christopher Michaud of Limerick, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland […]
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Families displaced, restaurant destroyed in Denmark fire
DENMARK — Two families were displaced after a large fire destroyed a three-story apartment building and restaurant Sunday. According to Denmark fire Department Deputy Chief Ryan Lord, the blaze at 5 Bull Ring Road affected between “six to eight people.” There were no injuries, he said. Pets in the residences were safely removed. The building […]