OXFORD — School officials said this week that oil spill plans have been developed, but efforts are still ongoing to evaluate how to address severely corroded supports under the above-ground oil tank at the Paris Elementary School. “We’re still doing inspections at the Paris Elementary School,” Operations Committee Chairman Nick DiConzo told the SAD 17 […]
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Hebron Historical Society programs continue March 25
HEBRON — Jean Hankins of Otisfield recently addressed the Hebron Historical Society on the history of the “poor” of her town. Her chronology began in the early 19th century as she recounted her acclaimed publication, “A Cage For John Sawyer.” She noted that 1816, “The year without summer,” proved disastrous for all farmers as virtually […]
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Dancing With Staff now March 19 LISBON FALLS – The Lisbon School Department’s grand finale of Dancing With The Staff has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 19. Postponed due to weather last Thursday, the final three couples will take to the gymnasium/ballroom dance floor at Lisbon High School, 2 Sugg Drive, to compete for the […]
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West Paris food pantry WEST PARIS — The Neighborhood Niche Food Pantry will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 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 […]
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Hebron voters increase spending on firefighting, roads, cemeteries
HEBRON — Voters at Saturday’s annual town meeting passed a budget of about $740,000, but some raised concerns about the $770,000 available in the General Fund. “We have a ton of money in the General Fund,” said resident Randy Swift as voters were asked to approve requests for increases in several budgets. Swift said he […]
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Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice: Volunteers complete training; next sessions planned
LEWISTON — Volunteer support has been an integral part of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s services for 40 years. The program is now widely recognized as one of the most extensive, nonprofit, home health care volunteer programs in Maine. Two new people completed the General Volunteer training held in February. The two volunteers completing the […]
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Hebron voters to elect officers Saturday
HEBRON — Voters will elect a selectman, a library trustee and a Budget Committee member at the annual town meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hebron Station School on Station Road. The three-year terms of Selectman Dan Eichorn, Moody Library Trustee William Clough and Budget Committee member James Trundy are expiring. Residents will vote on […]
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Little Androscoggin River watershed fish barrier inventory completed
A stream crossing and dam inventory to assess fish passage barriers in the Little Androscoggin River watershed has been completed. The work was partially funded by grants from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund and Corporate Wetland Restoration Partnership. Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund is funded by proceeds from a dedicated […]
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Hebron school gym reopened after oil spill
HEBRON — Two months after more than 1,500 gallons of fuel oil spilled from a tank at Hebron Station School, school officials have declared the gymnasium open for activity. “We’re back in the gym,” Superintendent Rick Colpitts said Wednesday. The oil leaked out of the school basement tank shortly after midnight Dec. 25 as it […]