GREENWOOD — Continuing its commitment to environmental sustainability, Mount Abram ski area installed two charging stations last month for electric and hybrid cars. The ski area is trying to reduce its use of fossil fuels while also rewarding guests that drive such cars, Jamie Schectman, marketing, communications and community engagement director, said Tuesday afternoon. “We’re […]
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Posted inConnections
HUD survey seeks count of homeless
LEWISTON — If you or someone you know is homeless, Tri-County Mental Health Services needs your help. Government funds are sent to states and agencies based on the number of homeless that live in each community. Help get the resources you need simply by standing up being counted. There are two ways to be counted: 1. […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Greenwood man injured in morning crash
NORWAY — A Greenwood man on his way to work slid off Greenwood Road and into a utility police Thursday morning, according to Norway police. Daniel Robichaud, 25, was turning a corner and slid on the ice, according to Officer Robert Federico II. Robichaud overcorrected and spun out, with the right side of his Ford […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
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SeniorsPlus to visit towns GREENWOOD — SeniorsPlus, the Area Agency on Aging, will be at the Greenwood Town Office on Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon, Norway Town Hall on Jan. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. and the Rumford Town Office on Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Representatives will be available to […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Full Moon hike, slalom races among upcoming events at Mt. Abram
GREENWOOD – Mt. Abram Ski Resort will host its annual Full Moon Hike Saturday, Dec. 29, according to general manager Kevin Rosenberg. It begins at 5:30 p.m. at the base of the mountain and is an “excellent” event that allows ski and snowboard lovers to “hang out, have some snacks and share stories with each […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Snowstorm provides boost to Mt. Abram before opening day
GREENWOOD – Mt. Abram Ski Resort will benefit from this week’s snowstorm when it opens this Thursday, Dec. 20. General Manager Kevin Rosenberg said the storm was a huge help for the ski resort, especially with the lackluster amount of snow Maine had received up until this week. “The storm gave us about nine inches,” […]
Posted inObituaries
Andrea Anton
AUBURN — Andrea Anton, 63, passed away on Dec. 12, at the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, after a long illness. She was surrounded by friends and family and will be dearly missed. Drea was born March 11, 1949, and grew up in Cape Elizabeth with her parents, two sisters and brother. She attended Cape […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
Firefighters extinguish flames at Mt. Abram
GREENWOOD — Firefighters quickly extinguished an air-compressor fire at Mt. Abram Family Resort on Thursday. Woodstock Fire Chief Geff Inman said an air compressor used in snow-making caught fire before 6 a.m., and the fire spread to a second compressor before firefighters arrived and extinguished it. Inman said the fire was out in 10 to […]
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L. Hoy: Get out of the way, then rebuild
In the wake of President Obama’s re-election, pundits have suggested how the Republican Party can survive as a viable political entity. Pundits urge Republicans to develop a meaningful outreach to women, gays and lesbians, African-Americans and Latinos. They claim that Democrats attract the votes of these groups in the absence of any real Republican appeals […]
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Winners of the 2012 Moore Park Art Show announced
PARIS – The 2012 Moore Park Art Show in July featured more than 35 artists of all kinds, live entertainment, fine fare and beautiful arts and crafts. Nine ribbons were awarded to artists as well as purchase awards. The following were awarded: Painting: Best of Show was awarded to Ron Hamilton of Oxford. Second went […]