FRYEBURG — Katie Gibson beamed as she accepted the first-place ribbon for her cornbread-crusted blueberry tart at the Fryeburg Fair on Tuesday. With bright sun and temperatures heading into the 80s, thousands flocked to the fairground on Route 5 for the third day of Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic. Many seniors took advantage of the gorgeous weather […]
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Destination Maine
They came, they saw and they ate seared marinated tofu and espresso-rubbed filet mignon. They were New York parents dropping kids off to summer camp and visitors just passing through — people generally from away stopping into the upscale Oxford House Inn on Main Street in Fryeburg. Its menu is heavy on local foods — […]
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Teenager commits suicide with gun in Gray-New Gloucester High School parking lot
A 19-year-old man shot and killed himself in the parking lot of Gray-New Gloucester High School on Saturday afternoon while several sports events were taking place, according to Capt. Shawn O’Leary of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. By late Saturday night, police have not released the name of the man. Fryeburg Academy Head of School […]
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Fryeburg Fair opens this weekend
FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Fair opens its gates for the 163rd year on Sunday. A large contingent of campers and exhibitor trailers have been traveling to the fairground on Route 5 for Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic that runs through Sunday, Oct. 6. “We have exhibitors from Canada and Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut. We even […]
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Hearing set on Route 302 reconstruction
BRIDGTON — The Department of Transportation will hold its final public hearing Wednesday on a major reconstruction project on Route 302 between Bridgton and Fryeburg. The state plans to rebuild the highway, beginning 0.11 miles west of Stanley Hill Road in Fryeburg and extending 5.14 miles to Stack Em Inn Road by Shawnee Peak in […]
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Fryeburg man accused of assault with tea kettle
FRYEBURG — A Fryeburg man was arrested early Monday morning after reportedly assaulting another man with a tea kettle. Chad A. Stevens, 38, of Smith Street, appeared in 11th District Court on Monday afternoon and pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge. He was released on personal recognizance bail. Fryeburg police Chief Phil Weymouth said […]
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Man pleads guilty in December vehicle theft spree
PARIS — A Mechanic Falls man pleaded guilty to multiple counts of theft, as well as arson and criminal mischief in Oxford County Superior Court on Tuesday. The charges stem from a one-night spree of automobile thefts around the Fryeburg area in December. Derek James Foster, 21, of 323 Pleasant St., Mechanic Falls, pleaded guilty to […]
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Maine utility regulators face potential conflict
FRYEBURG (AP) — Opponents of a 25-year contract between a water utility in western Maine and the company that owns the Poland Spring brand say the utility regulators who have the final say on the contract all have ties to the Poland Spring’s parent company. The Public Utilities Commission will hear final arguments Tuesday on […]
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Well done – Student achievements
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Tara Metzger of Lisbon Falls will study abroad this fall in Australia, focusing on the marine and terrestrial ecology of eastern Australia. Metzger is a junior majoring in geology. — BELLEVUE, Neb. — Aubrey Ramos of Farmington has received a Bachelor of Science degree in behavioral science from Bellevue University. — HARRISONBURG, […]
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Well done – Student achievements
GORHAM — Molly Elizabeth Metevier graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern Maine on May 11 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. While at the University of Southern Maine, she worked part time with children who have developmental disabilities as a behavioral health professional. She was also a member of the Golden Key […]