HARTFORD — Marie Rose Robertson has recently been notified that her poem, “Big Brother,” was chosen for publication in the Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans. The anthology provides a forum through which selected young authors can see their work and the work of other students published in an actual book. Students in grades K-12 […]
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RSU 10 towns to vote Tuesday on budget
DIXFIELD — Residents of the 12 RSU 10 member towns will vote Tuesday on a proposed $35.1 million operating budget for school year 2012-13. The figure was approved by a majority of the residents who attended a district-wide vote May 31. This second vote will take place in the polls of each town June 12. […]
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Pinpoint of Light Center has busy June schedule
HARTFORD — June will be a busy month for Pinpoint of Light. A short spiritual healing class and exercise is taking place after 10:30 a.m. Sunday services. It is an opportunity for those who wish to work with spiritual healing to learn the techniques and practices of NSAC healers. Beginning June 11, a Monday night […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Missing-dog reports on rise in Oxford County
HARTFORD — Missing dog reports are on the rise again in Oxford County, according to a local animal control officer, who believes the dogs may have been taken to use as bait animals in dog-fighting. About a dozen dogs, mostly golden and Labrador retrievers, have gone missing from the West Paris-Sumner-Hartford area in the past […]
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Paul Tyler Cavanaugh
LEWISTON — Paul Tyler Cavanaugh passed away May 25 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on Feb. 9, 1933, in Stoneham, Mass. His parents were Peter J. Cavanaugh and Anne K. (Carrigan) Cavanaugh. He married his high school sweetheart, Sylvia A. McCarron on Oct. 19, 1957, at St. Columbkill’s Church in Brighton, Mass. They […]
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RSU 10 taxes going up, despite significant cuts
DIXFIELD — At the second of three public hearings on a proposed RSU 10 2012-13 budget Wednesday night, attendees learned that more than 50 positions will have been eliminated since the former SADs 21, 39 and 43 merged three years ago if the $35 million budget is passed. While more than 50 positions will have […]
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Church yard sale HARTFORD — The Hartford Community Church will hold its annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at Goodwin’s Well Drilling on Route 4. Rain or shine. All proceeds benefit Hartford Community Church Operating Budget. Memorial Day breakfast STONEHAM — The annual Memorial Day breakfast will be held […]
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Pinpoint of Light offers mediumship programs
HARTFORD — Pinpoint of Light will not hold a church service on May 20. Pinpoint of Light Center will be suspended for the summer in July andAugust, but services and activities will continue at the Pinpoint ofLight Camp. A program on mediumship development will take place at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at Hartford Town […]
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John B. Bernier
PORTLAND — John B. Bernier, 48, of Hartford, died unexpectedly at Maine Medical Center of a short illness Tuesday, May 1, with his family and friends by his side. He was born in Lewiston, April 14, 1964, a son of George A. and Vivianne Bernier. He was educated in Auburn schools and graduated from Edward […]
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Hartford selectmen discuss education expenses
HARTFORD — School expenses make up 65 percent of the town budget and impede the town’s ability to provide other needed services such as improved roads, Selectman Jack Plumley said at Thursday’s board meeting. He said the only way the town can hold the line on taxes would be to cut the summer road budget. […]