Rumford Seniors lunch, bus trip PERU — Rumford Seniors will have a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the old Peru School. Menu is meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, drink and dessert for $4.50. The public is welcome. Take-out available. Call 562-7700. Rumford Seniors have a bus going to […]
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Firefighters respond to blazing water heater in Harrison
HARRISON — Firefighters quickly doused a water-heater fire at a home on Bolsters Mill Road at about 4 p.m. Wednesday. The owners of the 383 Bolsters Mill Road home and four dogs were there at the time of the fire, but all were reported safe, according to Kenneth Allderige, who lives next to the home. […]
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Oxford Hills School District announces kindergarten screening
OXFORD — Oxford Hills School District is holding kindergarten screening at all elementary schools. Children must be 5 years of age on or before Oct. 15. Parents should note the schedule below and call the school in the town in which they reside to schedule an appointment. Availability is limited for pre-K in most towns. […]
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Land trust pitches purchases to Otisfield board
OTISFIELD — The Western Foothills Land Trust and the Loon Echo Land Trust are working together to develop a community forest project on the Crooked River that will include 590 acres of woodlands in Otisfield and Harrison. Lee Dassler of the Western Foothills Land Trust told Otisfield selectmen last week that the trust will be […]
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Yoga series begins March 12 BRIDGTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will present “Yoga Nidra: Deep Guided Relaxation,” a four-part yoga series, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning March 12 at The Old Town Hall. The weekly sessions will offer participants an opportunity to unwind and enjoy a […]
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Harrison collision remains under investigation
HARRISON – A two-car crash Wednesday on Route 117 that sent three people to the hospital is still under investigation, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. According to police, George Austin, 18, of Harrison and a passenger, Libby Kristen, 17, whose address was unknown, were traveling north on Route 117 in a 2003 Pontiac […]
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Lovell budget pegged at $1.1M
LOVELL — Voters will be asked to approve a $1.1 million municipal budget and elect officials at the annual town meeting Saturday. Action on the 90-article warrant begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Town Hall, 1069 Main St. Voters will be asked to raise and appropriate a municipal budget of $1,179,316, which is about […]
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Three people injured in Harrison crash
HARRISON — At least three people were taken to hospitals after a two-car crash on Route 117 near Bolsters Mill Road around 3 p.m. Wednesday. “We just heard a big bang,” said Heather Smith of 760 Norway Road, who ran out of her house to see the cars side by side and a man sitting […]
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SMH program on juicing for health NORWAY —”Juicing or Blending Your Way to Better Health” will be offered from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Harper Conference Center in the Ripley Medical Building, 193 Main St. Sample and learn how to make healthy delicious smoothies and juices. The program will demonstrate how […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BRISTOL, R.I. — The following local residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester. Alexandra Landry of Wales, majoring in accounting Jacob Weeks of New Gloucester, majoring in global communication Sarah Smith of Wilton, majoring in graphic design communications Melora Lavoie of Poland, majoring […]