OXFORD HILLS — The sixth Great Maine Outdoor Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 26-28. The weekend is an annual collaborative event featuring outdoor active programs offered by a variety of agencies and organizations throughout the state. The weekend was created on the premise that everyone can enjoy the outdoors no matter who they are or […]
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The Weary Club to meet Saturday NORWAY — The members and friends of The Weary Club will meet for coffee from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. The Weary Club is a part of Norway’s rich heritage and is a local institution. The public is invited to join for coffee, doughnuts and conversation. CPR, […]
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Harrison Rec announces sports, other events
HARRISON — The fall youth soccer program in Harrison “kicked off” last Saturday and throughout the SAD 17 district with a few Harrison teams playing at home at the RADR Sports Complex. Harrison 5th/6th grade Team A, coached by Lloyd Robinson with assistant Will Frank, challenged Bethel at 9 a.m. Despite the high heat and […]
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Worship, praise night at Living Waters FARMINGTON — Living Waters will host a night of worship and praise on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. The following Sunday, Sept. 14, Living Waters will host Evangelist Mark Dunfee at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate 2 Chronicles 7:14. The public is […]
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Harrison town manager embattled in cat feud defends comments
HARRISON — Embattled Town Manager George “Bud” Finch defended comments he made earlier this week suggesting he was indifferent to animal welfare as taken out out of context by the media. A story from WGME 13, which ran in the Bangor Daily News on Friday, quoted an animal welfare advocate who said Finch told her that […]
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British coaches come to Harrison
The British Challenger Soccer Camp returned to Harrison’s RADR Sport Complex for their fifth year during the week of Aug. 11-15. British Soccer Camps provide young players with the rare opportunity to receive high-level coaching from a team of international expert’s right in the heart of our own community. British Soccer Camp provides players of […]
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Beanhole supper Aug. 23 in Sumner SUMNER — A public beanhole bean supper will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St. Cost is $7 per person, or $20 per family. For more information, call Cyndy at 388-2667. Running deer, clay pigeon shoot OXFORD — […]
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Route 35 closed for culvert work next week
HARRISON — Route 35 will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, Aug. 18, while Maine Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert just south of Zakelo Road. DOT officials anticipate the work will be done by end of the day Thursday, Aug. 14, but Town Manager George “Bud” Finch said he believes the closure […]
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Scribner’s Sawmill and Homestead open on Aug. 16, 30 for tours
HARRISON — The Scribner’s Sawmill and Homestead will be open for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. The last tour for the 2014 season will be on Saturday, Aug. 30. Private tours can be arranged by calling 207-583-6455. The original 1847 sawmill housed an up-and-down sash saw to cut dimension lumber and […]
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Little superheroes benefit from student’s senior project
HARRISON — An Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School senior has raised funds for the local Parks and Recreation Department programs and brought smiles to the faces of dozens of young runners. Miranda Murphy, a lifelong Harrison resident, developed and organized the Superhero Half-Mile Dash for children ages 2 to 10. The 39 children from Harrison, […]