OXFORD — Longtime Oxford resident Diane Jackson, 59, has announced she will run for the Oxford County commissioner seat held by her husband, Caldwell “Caldie” Jackson. Caldwell Jackson, the current chairman and a two-term commissioner, is unable to seek re-election due to his position with the state. The announcement sets up a two-way race between […]
Hartford
Hartford board signs warrant, schedules hearing
HARTFORD — Selectmen on Thursday night signed the warrant for the annual town meeting and scheduled a hearing on it for 6 p.m. June 5 at the Town Hall. If all money articles pass, the 2014-15 budget will be $2.26 million. This year’s budget is $2.12 million. The annual town meeting is scheduled for 9 […]
Two Hartford residents vying for selectman seat
HARTFORD — Selectman John Plumley is being challenged by Cathy Lowe in next month’s annual elections, Town Clerk Lianne Bedard said Wednesday. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the Town Hall. The annual town meeting is for 9 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Town Hall. Plumley, […]
Peru has absentee ballots ready for June
PERU — Town Clerk Vera Parent informed selectmen Monday night that absentee ballots for the June 10 state primary, annual town warrant and annual election of town officials are available at the Town Office. There are 29 warrant articles to be decided and two selectmen to be elected, she said. A public hearing on the […]
This week’s agenda
Tuesday BUCKFIELD: Public hearing to consider rescinding RSU 10 withdrawal vote of June 11, 2013, 7 p.m., Municipal Center HARTFORD: Cemetery Association, 6 p.m., Town Hall SUMNER: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday BUCKFIELD: Planning Board, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Thursday HARTFORD: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office SUMNER: Fire Department, 6 p.m., Town Office
Interactive workshop will feature Spiritual Level Assessment Quiz
HARTFORD — “Simplifying Spiritual Communication” will be presented by Laura Lee Perkins at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Center, 1190 Main St., Hartford Town Hall. Spiritual work is about the exploration of mystery and the desire to explore transcendence. That is why spiritual work feels so magnetic; the power of […]
Cub Scout donates pet supplies to Sumner Food Bank
SUMNER — Christopher Dunn, a member of Pine Tree Council Cub Scout Pack 102, donated a large shopping bag of cat food and cat supplies to the Congregational Church of East Sumner for the Sumner Food Bank. He told Pastor Howard MacMullen and the congregation that his kitty had recently died and he didn’t want […]
RSU 10 budget awaits decision by bargaining units
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board’s proposed budget for 2014-15 likely will depend on a meeting Wednesday morning among leaders of the bargaining units of the Western Foothills Educational Association. At Monday’s school board meeting, Superintendent Craig King said he will have a proposed budget ready for board action May 12. The amount could be […]
Hartford-Sumner Elementary School honor roll
SUMNER — Hartford-Sumner Elementary School has announced the second-trimester awards. Grade five High honors: Siana Jacobs, Maxwell White. Honors: Kylie Carrier, Caleb Hill, Gavin Jack, Rick Kraske, Shyloe Morgan, Jozie Smith, Rebekah Tilton. Grade six Honors: Deja Bennett, Bryce Beote, Margaret Bragg, Samantha Burch, Kristen Patenaude, Megan Turcotte.
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West Paris food pantry WEST PARIS — The Neighborhood Niche Food Pantry will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, April 15, at West Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St. The pantry is open the first and third Tuesday of each month. West Paris residents are invited to come once a month. Spurrs Corner […]