Word puzzles earn cash PARIS — Patrons can win $5 in March at the Paris Public Library by solving word puzzles. Visit the library, pick a handout with three cryptograms with clues to take home and return the finished puzzles to the library by the end of March. At the end of March, one puzzle […]
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Annual CSA Farm Fair is March 2 at Fare Share Commons
NORWAY — A local CSA Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Fare Share Commons, 443 Main St. Oxford Hills is home to a growing number of small farms. One of the ways that local farmers and producers make their goods available to people locally is to offer […]
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Plymouth State University dean’s, president’s lists
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — The following students have been named to Plymouth State University’s president’s list and dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester. President’s list Auburn: Nicolas Keene Gray: Cassandra Stokes Fryeburg: Kaitlyn Horan, Kristin Horan Strong: Allison Dubois Dean’s list Auburn: Shawn Handler Carrabassett Valley: Eliza Whatley Fryeburg: Jason Stefano Greenwood: Kira Szalma Livermore: […]
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Potluck supper is March 1 NEW PORTLAND — The Western Mountains Baptist Church will host a potluck supper at 6 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the church. Bring a St. Patrick’s Day dish to share. For more information call Kathy McClure at 265-4651, the church at 265-2557, or email [email protected]. Passport Dinner to India WILTON […]
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Mt. Abram hosting annual auction, Wild West Festival
GREENWOOD – Mt. Abram Ski Resort will host a series of events over the next two weeks, including its Kids Rule Day on Wednesday, Feb. 20, and the annual Ski Club auction Saturday, Feb. 23. General Manager Kevin Rosenberg said the auction, which has been around for about 10 years, will begin at 6 p.m.. […]
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SMCC naturalist Rick Churchill to lead snowshoe hike Feb. 16
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Land Trust and Western Maine Senior College teamed up to offer a guided snowshoe trek Saturday, Feb. 16, in the Sunday River Valley. As part of the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, naturalist Rick Churchill will lead the gentle walk and share observations of the winter landscape interspersed with his wit, according […]
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Commercial Travelers meet MECHANIC FALLS — Twin City Council 160 of the United Commercial Travelers of America will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Bucknam Oaks. A potluck dinner will be served at the close of the meeting. All members and guests are welcome to attend. Project Grad Chinese auction NORWAY — The […]
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Ex-supervisor pleads guilty to sexually abusing Greenwood mill employee
PARIS — A Denmark man admitted in court Thursday to stalking and sexually abusing a woman he supervised for nearly a year at Saunders Brothers Mill in Greenwood. Mark Hamlin, 58, pleaded guilty to one count of stalking and six counts each of indecent conduct and unlawful sexual touching. He will serve one year at […]
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Mt. Abram to host Maine Telemark Fest and White Grass Festival on Feb. 2
GREENWOOD — Telemark skiers and bluegrass fans can kick up their heels on Saturday, Feb. 2, at Mt. Abram Family Resort. Hosted by New England Telemark, the second annual Maine Telemark Fest is returning to the place where it all began. It will join the White Grass Bluegrass Festival. The telemark festival will include free […]
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Greenwood man accused of kicking, threatening officer
BETHEL — A Greenwood man is charged with kicking an Oxford County Sheriff’s Office deputy at a domestic violence incident Saturday night. David Brian Cherkis, 44, was arrested on charges of assault on an officer and domestic assault, according to a report by Deputy Peter Casey. Cherkis was being held in the Oxford County Jail […]