FRYEBURG — Fair-goers are being given a rare sight this week of 17 coaches, including two English-made, bow-top gypsy wagons and the pumpkin carriage that carried Cinderella to the castle for 20 years at Storyland in New Hampshire. From the The Jupiter, the 1909 touring coach operated in Yellowstone National Park for sightseers, to the […]
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Animals take center stage at Fryeburg Fair
FRYEBURG — Rain throughout Wednesday may have decreased the number of visitors at the Fryeburg Fair but it didn’t water down the enthusiasm of those who did come for the scores of exhibits, shows and performances. Maine’s 161st annual Blue Ribbon Classic runs through Oct. 9 and good weather is predicted for the rest of […]
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Fryeburg students hear of importance of small business growth
FRYEBURG – U.S. Sen. Olympia J. Snowe, ranking member on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, says high school civics courses often encourage students to be active participants in their communities. To help Fryeburg Academy students better understand the federal legislative process, members of her staff visited the school Wednesday to talk about […]
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American Honey Princess to visit Fryeburg Fair
FRYEBURG — Allison Adams, the 2011 American Honey Princess, will visit Maine from Oct. 3-8. She will make appearances at Fryeburg Fair during her stay, speaking to festival attendees about the importance of honeybees to Maine agriculture. She will also share information about honey’s versatility in and out of the kitchen. Adams will work with […]
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Saint Michael’s College students
COLCHESTER, Vt. — The following local residents began their first year at Saint Michael’s College this semester: Meghan Bradley, daughter of Robin and Stephen Bradley of Fryeburg, graduate of Fryeburg Academy. Kevin Costello, son of Mary Ellen and Stephen Costello of Lewiston, graduate of St. Dominic Academy. Mary Taylor, daughter of Donald and Katherine Taylor […]
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Roomful of Blues will bring its horn-fueled sound to Fryeburg
FRYEBURG — The horn-fueled, award-winning band Roomful of Blues is touring in support of its new CD, “Hook, Line & Sinker,” and will make a stop on Friday, Oct. 21, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Since 1967, the group’s blend of swing, rock ‘n’ roll, jump, blues and soul has earned it […]
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CMCC representative to hold office hours in Oxford County
FRYEBURG — Michelle Hawley, Central Maine Community College’s student services representative for Oxford County, is holding regular office hours at the CMCC course sites in the region. Anyone with questions regarding degree programs, admissions process, financial aid or course offerings is encouraged to visit her at the different locations on the dates and times listed […]
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Well done – Jennifer Elizabeth Smith
AMES, Iowa — Jennifer Elizabeth Smith of Fryeburg was named to the Iowa State University 2011 spring semester dean’s list.
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Firefighters battling house fire in Fryeburg
FRYEBURG, Maine (AP) — Firefighters from Maine and New Hampshire are fighting an early morning fire in the Maine community of Fryeburg. The fire in the house near the intersection of Route 302 and Hemlock Bridge Road and Denmark Road appeared to have destroyed the roof of the house. Fryeburg Fire Chief Ozzie Sheaff told […]
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Stonehill College graduates
EASTON, Mass. — The following local students recently graduated from Stonehill College. Fryeburg resident Brianne Elizabeth McInnis graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Minot resident Alyssa Katherine Baril graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Poland Spring resident Brittany Dawn Roy graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.