FRYEBURG — A Denmark bicyclist was seriously injured Thursday afternoon when the draft from a passing tractor-trailer forced him off Route 302, police said. Bradford Lanoue, 67, was flown from Bridgton Hospital to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, acting police Chief Joshua Potvin said in a news release. A nursing supervisor said information on […]
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H.S. softball: Mountain Valley pounds Sacopee Valley
RUMFORD — Lindsay Marston scattered three hits in seven innings and drew ample run support, as Mountain Valley overpowered Sacopee Valley, 12-0, in a Western Class C Prelim tilt Tuesday. Sydney Petrie and Aly Carlton led the Falcons (12-5) with two hits and three RBIS apiece. Karissa Murphy also contributed with two hits and two […]
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Old-fashioned country farm breakfast MINOT — The Minot United Methodist Church, at the corner of Route 121 and Empire Road, will host an old-fashioned country farm breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14. This is an opportunity to experience what our ancestors ate following their early morning chores. Come and share your memories. […]
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Summer concerts at Mexico park MEXICO — Summer concerts at the Mexico Recreation Park will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evenings through Sept. 1. Bring a picnic supper, bug spray, blanket, folding chair and a friend or two and join your friends, neighbors and family for an evening of good ole traditional […]
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Take-A-Chance auction June 6 FRYEBURG — A Take-A-Chance auction will be held Friday, June 6, at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds Agricultural Center. Viewing will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Auction starts at 6:30. There will also be a dollar table, 50/50 raffle and food booth. Proceeds will be used by the Northern New Hampshire Jr. […]
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Gun, ammo, mask found on trail in Fryeburg village
FRYEBURG — Police said they believe the owner of a backpack containing a loaded .22-caliber handgun, ammunition and a ski mask found near the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Tuesday may have been targeting the store. Acting police Chief Joshua Potvin said Thursday that the owner of ELA Sheet Metal on Jockey Cap Lane found the […]
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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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Police say Fryeburg man involved in ‘brutal’ assault
FRYEBURG — A 29-year-old Fryeburg resident is out on $1,500 bail following what police are calling a “brutal” attack on a local woman. In a statement released Saturday, Acting Police Chief Joshua Potvin said Fryeburg police officers arrested Nathan Smith on a charge of domestic violence assault shortly after midnight on Thursday, May 15, after […]
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Boxberry auction, spring social HARRISON — The Boxberry School’s sixth annual silent auction and spring social will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Fernwood Cove. There will be live music with Milltown Roadshow, and Sopo Co. wines and gourmet appetizers by Chef Erik Person and desserts by Anna Sysko. Live […]
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OCEA-R to hold annual ‘Remembrance’
FRYEBURG — The Oxford Educators Association-Retired will meet on Friday, May 16, at New Church, Oxford Street. The program is the annual “Remembrance,” during which the group remembers and honors teachers who have passed away during the past year. Sign-ins will begin at 10:30, followed by a brief business meeting. New Church members will serve […]