NORWAY — The Oxford County Democrats are headed into a busy month of October with events, candidate visits and campaign activities. The first week of the month is focused at the Fryeburg Fair where the Democratic booth will be in full operation throughout the fair. It is in Expo 5, next to the pulling ring. […]
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Bethel Senior Citizens meeting BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the West Bethel Grange Hall. The menu will be a corned beef dinner. Cost is $10. Reservations must be made before Oct. 1 by calling Arlene at 824-2877. If there is no answer, call Fran […]
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Campers along for the ride at Fryeburg Fair
FRYEBURG — It can be a long walk around the 100-plus acre Fryeburg Fairgrounds, but for thousands of campers, many of whom have seen more than a few fairs in their day, there’s help to get from here to there. Fair officials have provided camping areas and the fairgrounds with benches for those waiting to […]
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American Honey Queen to spend week at Fryeburg Fair
FRYEBURG — Susannah Austin, the 2014 American Honey Queen, will visit Maine from Monday, Sept. 29, to Monday, Oct. 6, as part of her National Honey Month tour. She will make appearances at Fryeburg Fair during her stay, speaking about the importance of honeybees to the public’s daily lives and how, from city to country, […]
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Football: Shipbuilders prove unsinkable
BATH — The Fryeburg Academy fans chanted “the fourth quarter is ours” as the teams switched ends after the third. Who can blame them, especially after the Raiders came back from 12 down in the final frame to stun Kennebunk in the opening week for a 14-12 win. And, last week Fryeburg got up off […]
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Fryeburg Fair opens Sunday for eight days
FRYEBURG — An estimated 300,000 people are expected to go through the gates at Fryeburg Fair next week. The Blue Ribbon Classic opens Sunday, Sept. 28, for eight days. “We’ve been spending a lot of time and energy on technology,” President Roy Andrews said Thursday morning while maneuvering a large tractor-trailer onto the fairgrounds on […]
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‘Famous’ chicken pie supper Saturday BOLSTERS MILLS — A “famous” chicken pie supper will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, at Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church, Bolsters Mills Road. Seatings are at 5 and 6 p.m., with a third to follow as needed. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children under the age of 12. […]
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Fryeburg police chief named
FRYEBURG — Acting police Chief Joshua Potvin has been appointed chief. The announcement was made by Town Manager Sharon Jackson during a selectmen meeting Thursday evening. Potvin took the oath of office as family, friends, co-workers, other law enforcement officials and members of the community filled the meeting room and hallway a the Town Office. […]
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OCEA-R scholarships awarded
OXFORD — The Oxford County Education Association – Retired is honored to announce the following recipients for the OCEA-R Scholarships for the Class of 2014. Baylee Hatstat from Fryeburg Academy plans to attend Central Maine Community College to major in general studies while she decides which education path she will choose. She is the daughter […]
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Fryeburg collision sends one to hospital
FRYEBURG — Traffic on Lovewell Pond Road was temporarily closed to one lane early Wednesday morning after two cars collided at the intersection of Ice House Road. According to acting police Chief Joshua Potvin, the accident occurred at 8:40 a.m. when Frances Nevers, 55, of Baldwin, driving a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, and her passenger, Denise […]