BIDDEFORD — Derrick Roy of Lewiston, a senior from Connecticut College, is conducting research in the lab of Bruce Branchini. Roy recently participated in the sixth annual Northeast Undergraduate Research Development Symposium. This National Science Foundation-supported conference provides a forum where undergraduate researchers share their research findings. NURDS 2014 was held on March 8-9 at […]
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Christ Episcopal Church elects Vestry at annual meeting
NORWAY — Christ Episcopal Church recently held its annual meeting after having a turkey dinner cooked and served by the Hospitality Committee members. A printed report on the activities of last year was augmented by conversation and questions. A budget was approved. Christ Church at that time did not have a permanent rector, although the […]
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Harrison Parks and Rec. offering Summer Day Camp registration
HARRISON — Harrison Parks and Rec summer staff is once again gearing up for a most exciting and fun summer day camp. Staff members like to call it “Educational Recess” where children learn life skills from trained, energetic, caring, talented and knowledgeable counselors, junior counselors and swim instructors in a safe, fun and positive outdoor […]
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Oxford Historical Society meeting OXFORD — The Oxford Historical Society will hold their first meeting of the year at 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the museum on Pleasant Street. After a short business meeting, Gerry Smith of Harrison will speak about the Narrow Gauge Railroad that once came through Harrison. Refreshments will be served. […]
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Teal Ribbon Run 5k to benefit SAPARS
PARIS — Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services, serving Oxford County and the towns of Bridgton and Harrison, is energized to hold their second annual Teal Ribbon Run 5K on Saturday, April 19. This event will take place on a 5K trail starting at the SAPARS office, at 1 East Main St. (same building as […]
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Local residents complete weeklong service trip to Guatemala
STANDISH — Local residents recently completed a week-long service trip to Guatemala as part of Saint Joseph’s College of Maine’s International Service Trips, in conjunction with Partners in Development of Ipswich, Mass. In Guatemala, four faculty and staff members and a 24-member student team volunteered in the village of Desierto and at a local health […]
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3-T Auction to benefit Papa’s Boots mission
PARIS — A 3-T Auction will be held at Deering Memorial United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12. The auction will consist of “Talents,” “Treats” and “Treasures,” with people from both churches and the community donating unique items. Some of the items being auctioned off are Maine maple syrup, home-knit stockings, kayak trip, […]
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SAD 17 appoints two school principals, facilities director
HARRISON – SAD 17 directors unanimously voted Monday night to approve Superintendent Rick Colpitts’ nominations of two elementary school principals and a facilities director. Daniel Hart, who has served as principal of Telstar Regional High School for the past six years, will replace longtime Guy E. Rowe Elementary School Principal George “Beaux” Sincerbeaux, who is […]
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AARP chapter meets April 14 PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP will meet on Monday, April 14, at the First Congregational Church on East Main Street. Lunch will be served at noon and a chicken dinner is on the menu. The cost is $6.50 and reservations are required by calling Ruth at 744-9069 […]
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SAD 17 budget presented, includes money for four more teachers
HARRISON — SAD 17 Superintendent Rick Colpitts unveiled a proposed $37.65 million budget Monday night that includes $225,000 for four more teachers to reduce elementary class sizes. “It was not an easy budget to put together,” Colpitts told directors meeting at the Harrison Elementary School. The budget for 2014-15 is 4.75 percent more than this […]