NORWAY — Community Safety Days, presented by Oxford Hills Fire Prevention and Safety, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Norway Fire Station, Danforth Street. Coffee, cold drinks hot dogs, pizza, chips and desserts will be provided at no cost to all who attend. Local fire departments, rescue […]
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Famous hobo left mark in Bethel area
A famous hobo of the early 20th century who went by the name “A No. 1” was played by actor Lee Marvin in the 1973 film, “Emperor of the North Pole.” The man, whose real name was Leon Ray Livingston, left his mark wherever he went by carving “A No. 1” on trees and buildings, […]
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Local students earn degrees from the University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Some 2,557 students were awarded bachelor’s degrees during the University of Vermont’s 211th commencement ceremonies on May 19. Local students earned the following degrees. Anna L. Herbert of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and food sciences. Kelly C. Phillips of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in animal sciences. […]
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SAD 44 passes 2013-14 budget
BETHEL — Voters in SAD 44 passed a $10,371,000 operating budget Tuesday by a vote of 299-222. They also approved continuing the two-vote process for approving the budget for the next three years. “I’m very pleased to see the budget pass and I’m sure I can speak for the board, too,” Superintendent David Murphy said […]
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SAD 44 budget passes
Budget wins approval in SAD 44 BETHEL — The five member towns of SAD 44 approved a proposed $10,371,000 budget Tuesday for school year 2013-14 by an unofficial vote of 299-222. Only Andover, with a vote of 31-50 voted the budget down. Newry residents tied at 23-23. The other three towns voted in favor with […]
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SAD 44 residents vote on $10,371,000 budget Tuesday
BETHEL — Residents of SAD 44 will go the polls on Tuesday, June 11, to act on a proposed $10.37 million budget for 2013-14. The overwhelming majority of residents from Andover, Bethel, Greenwood, Newry and Woodstock approved the figure at a meeting May 28. The amount is 3.82 percent more than this year’s budget. “I […]
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SAD 44 board adopts $10.27 million budget
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board on Monday unanimously adopted an operating budget of $10,271,310 and an adult education budget of $152,259. The proposed 2013-14 operating budget is about the same as four years ago, Superintendent David Murphy said. However, because of a significant decline in general purpose aid to education, the five district towns […]
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Fish barrier training to be offered
OXFORD — A stream crossing and dam inventory to assess fish passage barriers in the Little Androscoggin River watershed will begin in May with a training session for volunteers to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Oxford Town Office, 85 Pleasant St. Alex Abbott, Gulf of Maine Coastal Program, […]
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Toby Cole completes basic training
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Army Pvt. Toby A. Cole has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, […]
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Pancake breakfast on Maple Sunday GREENWOOD — Brian and Suzanne Dunham, owners of Velvet Hollow Sugar Works at their farm in Greenwood, will host a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on Maine Maple Sunday, March 24. Gluten-free pancakes will be featured. The breakfast will also include scrambled eggs, bacon, coffee or juice. The […]