We are asking voters in Greenwood to come out to the special town meeting, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, at the Legion Hall, with a hope that residents will vote “yes” to approve the proposed wind power ordinance to preserve Greenwood’s natural surroundings, including ponds and ridge lines. The local Ordinance Review Committee has […]
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CLA donates pontoon boat to Greenwood
By Alison Aloisio Greenwood selectmen decided last week to accept a gift of a pontoon boat from the Community Lakes Association for the Fire Department to possibly use on ponds and the Androscoggin River. Fire Chief Al Curtis said the CLA no longer plans to use the boat for its milfoil eradication efforts, because the […]
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Legion to hold benefit dance in Greenwood
GREENWOOD — The American Legion Hall, 595 Gore Road, is hosting an oldies rock and roll dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 28 to benefit the Greenwood Town Hall. Music will be performed by the Amber-Jack Band. There will be refreshments, 50s-style dress is optional. Tickets are $12, single; $20, couple. Tickets are […]
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Greenwood sets Aug. 6 for wind vote
Greenwood selectmen have set Aug. 6 for a special town meeting to decide on proposed amendments to the commercial wind farm section of the town ordinance. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on Gore Road, next to the Town Office. On July 9, more than 100 people […]
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Harry L. Lowe
SOUTH PARIS — Harry Leo Lowe, 96, of Oxford died Saturday, July 14, following a brief hospitalization and stay at Market Square Health Care Center. He was in the presence of his two sons: the Rev. Frank Lowe of Reading, Mass., and Barry Lowe of Oxford. He is survived by his two sons; one grandson, Michael […]
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Greenwood to set date for wind vote
Greenwood selectmen, on July 17, are expected to set a date for a special Town Meeting to decide the fate of proposed amendments to the commercial wind farm section of the town ordinance. On July 9, more than 100 people turned out for a public hearing on the issue that was dominated by comments in […]
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Greenwood to schedule meeting on commercial wind farms
GREENWOOD — Selectmen are expected to schedule a special town meeting to decide on proposed amendments to the town ordinance governing commercial wind farms. The date of the meeting will likely be set at the board’s next meeting Tuesday, July 17. On Monday, more than 100 people turned out for a public hearing on the […]
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SAD 44 voters approve school budget
BETHEL — SAD 44 voters Tuesday gave final approval to the 2018-19 school budget and elected school directors. According to Superintendent David Murphy, the $11.3 million spending plan passed 829-378. The tallies by town were: Bethel, 436 yes, 206 no; Newry, 80 yes, 49 no; Woodstock, 188 yes, 79 no; and Greenwood, 125 yes, 44 […]
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Town officials help register Telstar students
Town officials from Bethel, Greenwood and Woodstock recently visited Telstar High School in Bethel to help students who are at least 18 years old register to vote in the upcoming referendum. Greenwood Town Manager Kim Sparks helps students Sonja Farrington, left, and Rebecca Morin. (SAD 44 photo)
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Toby Ramsay
LEWISTON — Toby Ramsay, 55, passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 17, at Central Maine Medical Center due to a battle with cancer, with his family and friends by his side. Toby was born in Lewiston on March 12, 1963, the son of Donald and Betty Ramsay. He graduated from Oxford Hills in 1981, started working all […]