Children’s author visits library RUMFORD — Children’s author Cynthia Lord will make a presentation from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Rumford Elementary School. The school’s annual Literacy Night is open the the public. A book fair will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. in the library. Lord will conduct writing workshops […]
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Collaborate offers ski program for students
OXFORD — Working together for the benefit of area elementary school children, a nonprofit, a local business, a family and numerous volunteers are partnering with SAD 17 to provide a six-week after school Nordic ski program for schools in the district. Programs will be offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from Jan. 8 through Feb. 14 […]
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Students honored for achievements
CINCINNATI — Catherine Blais of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. She also achieved dean’s list recognition for the summer quarter 2011-12. SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Two area students were recently named orientation team leaders at Susquehanna University. Natasha Johnson of Poland, Maine, […]
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Food pantry open Tuesday WEST PARIS — The food pantry will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at West Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St. The pantry is open the first and third Tuesday of each month. Food pantry is open Friday OTISFIELD — The Food Pantry will be open from […]
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‘Nano brewer’ to make beer for Western Maine
HARRISON — A new brewery is looking to make a splash in the Maine beer scene. A very small splash. Lee Margolin of Harrison has spent the better part of two years preparing Pennesseewassee Brewing for its opening later this month. The tiny brewery can produce about 15 gallons of beer per batch, or half […]
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Audubon monthly program FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon Monthly Program at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, will discuss “The Role of Climate and Carbon Cycling in Shaping Western Maine’s Landscape.” It will be held in 23 Roberts Learning Center at University of Maine, Farmington, and is free and open to the public. Professor Doug […]
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Students can sign up for Harrison, Waterford Ski program
HARRISON — Sign-ups for the “snow’mazing” Ski & Snowboard Program for local students continues this week. Residents in grades kindergarten through 12 may sign up for the seven-week program at Shawnee Peak from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 16 and from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 30. The sessions also include time for […]
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Craft fair at Legion hall PARIS — A craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the American Legion hall, Church Street. To rent a table, call 743-7231. Church announces holiday fair PARIS — A holiday fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. […]
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Robert Heino
1929 – 2012 HARRISON — Robert Heino, 83, of Harrison, died Nov. 3, at his home, after a long illness. He was born May 25, 1929, in Waterford, son of Finnish immigrants, Kalle and Liisa Heino. He was very proud of his Finnish heritage and worked hard to help out his family. Robert was known […]
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Vera E. Piippo
HEBRON — Vera E. Piippo, 99, died Friday, Oct. 26, at her home in Hebron. She was born in Harrison, April 28, 1913, the daughter of Daniel and Aino (Lehto) Piippo. Her family moved to East Hebron, where Vera attended the one-room Alder Grammar School. As a young girl, she and her six siblings helped […]