DENMARK — Fire crews from several surrounding communities responded to a structure fire Sunday night. Shortly before 7 p.m., crews were called out to 5 Bull Ring Road for reports of a structure fire. Additional support was called from Bridgton, Baldwin, Harrison, Sebago, Naples and Kezar Falls fire departments and the Saco Valley Fire Association. […]
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Saint Joseph’s College names local graduates
STANDISH — On May 10, Saint Joseph’s College held its 101st Commencement. Among the 564 graduates are the following local students. Ariana Andrews-Wilson of Buckfield, Natalie Aylward of Rumford, Ashley Beaulieu of Durham, Chandel Bouthot of Lewiston, Jacob Brown of Lewiston, Kristen Brown of South Paris, Willie Brown of Fayette, Christopher Bryant of Gray, Lindsay […]
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Local students earn degrees from the University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following local students were awarded bachelor’s degrees during the University of Vermont’s 213th commencement ceremonies on May 18. James Coolidge of Poland Spring, Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, College of Engineering & Math Sciences. Indigo James of Denmark, Bachelor of Arts, gender sexuality and women’s studies, College of Arts & […]
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Sudduth named as American Camp Association, New England’s board president
LEXINGTON, Mass. — The American Camp Association, New England has announced the election of Steve Sudduth as the organization’s board president at its recent annual conference. Sudduth has been involved with ACA New England since 1999 and has advised ACA New England and the national American Camp Association on legislative matters since 2008. He is […]
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Bridge club to take part in ‘Longest Day’ tourney
OXFORD — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met May 30 in the Recreation Building, King Street, when a nine-table Mitchell movement was played Finishing first in flight A, N/S, were Paul Kahl, Westbrook, and Rick Verrill, Westbrook, who also were first in flight B; second, Marta Clements, Woodstock, and Hazel Glazier, Norway, who also were […]
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Area schools awarded USDA distance learning, telemedicine grants
BANGOR — USDA Rural Development State Director Virginia Manuel has announced that Western Foothills Regional School Unit 10 in Dixfield has been selected to receive a Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant in the amount of $498,907 and Maine School Administrative District 61 in Bridgton has been selected to receive a Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant […]
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Fire departments get federal grants
PORTLAND — The Eddington and Denmark fire departments will receive more than $57,000 in Federal Emergency Management Agency operations and safety grants. Rep. Mike Michaud says FEMA is providing more than $34,000 to the Eddington Fire Department and more than $23,000 to the Denmark Volunteer Fire Department. Michaud says Eddington’s grant will cover the cost […]
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AARP chapter to meet May 12 PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP will meet Monday, May 12, at the First Congregational Church, East Main Street. A hot chicken salad lunch will be served at noon. Cost is $6.50. Reservations are required by Friday, May 9. The business meeting will begin at 12:45 p.m. […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BRISTOL, R.I. — The following local residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester. Alexandra Landry of Wales, majoring in accounting Jacob Weeks of New Gloucester, majoring in global communication Sarah Smith of Wilton, majoring in graphic design communications Melora Lavoie of Poland, majoring […]
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Well Done: Students honored for achievements
NEW LONDON, Conn. — The following local students have achieved dean’s honors, a recognition for students who have earned a grade point average of at least 3.65, or dean’s high honors, a recognition for students who have earned a grade point average of at least 3.77, for the 2013 fall semester at Connecticut College. Derrick […]