Hebron
Well done – Student achievements
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Anna C. Snook of Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude from Boston College at its 138th commencement on May 19. Snook, who majored in sociology and environmental studies, is the daughter of Cathy and Ed Snook, and a graduate of Cheverus High School. — NASHVILLE — Meghan […]
Evening Star Lodge 147 awards scholarships
BUCKFIELD — Twenty-two high school graduates from Buckfield, Sumner, Hartford and Hebron have been presented scholarships by Evening Star Lodge 147 AF & AM of Buckfield. The awards are from the George and Frances Foster Scholarship Fund. The recipients are: Abigail Campbell, Bayley Caouette, Rebecca Cooper, Kara Libby, Brian Miclon, Robert Rowe, Tiffany Umsteadt and […]
UMF names 13 students as prestigious Wilson Scholars
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington recently named 13 students as Michael D. Wilson Scholars for the spring 2014 semester. This prestigious undergraduate research program provides top UMF student scholars with faculty mentorship and project funding to help them pursue the highest level of undergraduate research investigation. “UMF’s Wilson Scholars and Fellows Program […]
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Turkey dinner at Masonic Hall LISBON — A roast turkey dinner will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the Masonic Hall, Oak Street. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under and free for preschoolers. The meal is hosted by Pioneer Chapter 11. Tripp Lake Assoc. annual […]
Redneck ‘Blank’ dates set
HEBRON — Behind the truck mud runs, the toilet seat ring tosses, the very wet T-shirt contest, lawsuits, crushed beer cans and camp smoke is the tranquil soul of Harold Brooks, founder of the Redneck Blank. Formerly the Redneck Olympics, the name is an intentional slight to the International Olympic Committee, which has twice sued […]
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AARP group to meet July 14 PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP will meet on Monday, July 14, at the First Congregational Church on East Main Street. Lunch will be served at noon and will feature ham and cheese quiche with a fruit plate. The cost is $6.50 and reservations are required by […]
Most of the oil spilled into Hebron wetlands recovered
HEBRON — More than 970 gallons of oil, about 88 percent of the 1,100 gallons that spilled into the wetlands at the Hebron Station School in late December, have now been recovered, a Department of Environmental Protection spokeswoman said Wednesday. Additionally, a water sample was taken at the perimeter drain outfall pipe, and no petroleum […]
‘Maine Mothers Who Murdered’ author briefs Historical Society
HEBRON — Annette Vance Dorey recently briefed the Hebron Historical society on her book, “Maine Mothers Who Murdered.” Intrigued by a newspaper article about a woman serving time in Thomaston for murder, Dorey began a four-year investigation to find out what other mothers had been convicted and sent to the Maine State Prison. Her research […]
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‘Famous’ chicken pie supper BOLSTERS MILLS — Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church will serve its “famous” chicken pie supper on Saturday, June 21. Seatings are at 5 and 6 p.m. A third seating will follow as needed. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children under the age of 12. The building is handicap accessible […]