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Boys’ Hockey Preview 2014: Lake Region/Oxford Hills/Fryeburg

Coach: Dave Lepage   Conference: Class A West   Last year’s record: 8-10   Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Davis Turner (D), Noah Smith (D); Juniors — Kaleb Currier (D), Nick Lepage (D), Travis Townsend (F), Mason LaPlante (F); Sophomore — David Long (G).    Key losses: Dakota Russo (F), Nick Bowie (F).   Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Sam Darling, Dominic Scalfani.   Season outlook: The […]

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Donated dinners delivered to needy families in Fryeburg area

FRYEBURG — Turkey dinners have been delivered to dozens of needy families throughout southern Oxford County by members of the town’s police, fire and rescue departments. “Citizens were extremely grateful for receiving the baskets and, in some cases, had tears,” police Chief Joshua Potvin said in a statement Tuesday after the deliveries were made. Donations […]

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Well done – Students honored for achievements

BRUNSWICK — Glen Johnson of Jay and Brenda Laplante of Lewiston were  named to the Southern New Hampshire University — Maine Center president’s list for terms in spring 2014. — DAHLONEGA, Ga. — In ceremonies held Aug. 2 at the University of North Georgia, graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. […]

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Movie screening, potluck luncheon NORWAY — Second Congregational Church of Norway will hold a community movie night at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, for the family-friendly movie, “Epic,” projected onto the big screen. This free showing is open to all in the community. Members will be grateful to accept donations of money and/or supplies for […]

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Craft fair Nov. 15 at Telstar High BETHEL — A craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Nov. 15, at Telstar High School cafeteria. It benefits the Telstar Alumni Association. There will be crafts, a Chinese auction and a bake sale. To rent a space or for more information, call Sally […]

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Missing Fryeburg woman back home

FRYEBURG — A woman missing from her home in Fryeburg for almost a week was located with a friend in Windham and returned to her home Thursday night, police Chief Joshua Potvin said Friday. “This is the outcome we were hoping for,” he said. Lillian Massey, 23, had last been seen leaving her home on […]

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Maine PUC rules Fryeburg can sell water to Poland Springs

FRYEBURG — The Maine Public Utilities Commission says Fryeburg Water Co. can enter into a long-term contract to sell water to Nestle Waters, bottler of Poland Springs. The commission ruled Thursday that the contract between the privately-owned utility and Nestle could benefit the utility’s ratepayers. Nestle would pay higher rates than household customers. The contract […]

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This week’s agenda

Tuesday Bethel: Water District trustees, 7 p.m., Town Office Buckfield: Public Hearing, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Hartford: Cemetery meeting, 6 p.m., Town Hall Lovell: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Newry: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Otisfield: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Paris: Oxford County Commissioners, 9 a.m., Courthouse […]