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Redneck Blank returning to Hebron for third year

HEBRON — The Redneck Blank is officially happening for the third year, after selectmen granted organizer Harold Brooks his mass-gathering permit at their meeting Monday. The selectmen approved the permit after a public hearing attended only by Board of Selectmen Chairman Dick Deans, Selectman Jim Reid, Brooks and Town Clerk Joan Clough. Selectman Dan Eichorn […]

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Pine Cone OES meets June 13 AUBURN — Pine Cone Chapter No. 26 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Masonic Hall, 1098 Turner St. The official visitation will be conducted by Rebecca St. Pierre, worthy grand matron. Refreshments will be served after the official visit. All […]

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Summer Reading Race at FPL FARMINGTON — The Summer Reading Race at Farmington Public Library will begin June 14, and end Aug. 3. Read books and win prizes. The program is open to children of all ages, readers and listeners. There will be prizes as incentives to keep reading. Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers, Narrow […]

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Hebron Academy announces Cum Laude Society inductees

HEBRON — Hebron Academy Head of School John King and Hebron Cum Laude Chapter Secretary John Curtis have announced the 2013 Cum Laude Society inductees. The Cum Laude Society recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools for the purpose of promoting excellence, justice and honor, according to its mission statement. Hebron Academy’s Cum Laude chapter was […]

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Lacrosse: Hebron goalie earns All-American status

Pat Shelley’s lacrosse stick became one of his best friends and his offseason training was like a full-time job for the past three years. But all that sweat and determination, all those hours he spent at lacrosse clinics and summer camps and in the weight room helped provide Hebron Academy’s boys’ lacrosse team with the […]

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Information table available Saturday OXFORD — Floyd A. Harlow Jr. Post 9787 will hold a recruiting and information table from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Tractor Supply Store, Main Street. Thrift shop having week-long sale PARIS  — Alpha & Omega Ministries Inc., dba Alpha & Omega Thrift Shop, is now […]

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School board recommends $35.9M SAD 17 budget

OXFORD — The SAD 17 Board of Directors approved a $35.9 million budget Monday, a 2.23 percent increase from the 2012-13 budget. The budget is about $783,000 more than last year’s. New expenditures include $419,000 for the district’s share of teacher retirement, $350,000 in negotiated salary increases and $438,000 in health insurance increases. Superintendent Rick […]