A regular rodeo is bucking things and derring-do and red kerchiefs. But a Redneck Rodeo? The same thing with fewer pairs of pants. And more duct tape. At least that’s Bag Lady’s working assumption. This is the first gig in Hebron, so really, who’s to say? One thing we know: It sounds fabulous. On the […]
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Redneck Olympics organizer to bring rodeo to Hebron
HEBRON — Cowboys from across the country will be traveling to Hebron next week for the Redneck Rodeo, a weekend-long event from the organizer of last year’s Redneck Olympics. Harold Brooks said he hopes to turn the rodeo into an annual event, just like he did with the former Redneck Olympics, now called the “Redneck […]
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Library, community sale MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library will hosting sale on Saturday, June 23, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the area beside and behind the library. In the event of rain, the sale will be held indoors. In addition to the sale of used books, videos and baked goods, the library extends […]
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Vegetarian cooking NORWAY — Plant-based cooking classes will be held at 5:30 p.m. Mondays starting June 18 at Taste of Eden Vegan Cafe. June 18: Planning ahead for a healthy breakfast; June 25: Cooking in a crock pot; July 2: How to make dessert healthy; July 9: Making your favorite meals gluten-free and vegan; July […]
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Hebron Academy Middle School held 21st annual science fair
Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders were tasked with selecting a science topic of their choosing and developing a multifaceted project to be presented in front of the Hebron community. Students were required to include an informative poster, functional model and multi-media component in their oral presentations, which were first shared in smaller groups and evaluated earlier […]
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Students see Red Sox on Patriot’s Day
Many of the 24 students, raised in local communities across Oxford County, never had the privilege of attending a Boston Red Sox game. While the day was mostly meant for fun, middle school director Paul Brouwer cited the historical implications of the Patriot’s Day outing and urged students to consider greater parallels to American history. […]
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Face Time: ‘Redneck Olympics’ founder Harold Brooks bringing rodeo to Hebron
Harold Brooks is a contractor, business owner and a member of the board of directors for the Great Falls Balloon Festival, but lately he’s best known as the founder of the last year’s Redneck Olympics, a weekend-long bash that brought thousands to Hebron last August. After the United States Olympic Committee ordered him to stop […]
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Hebron barn burns after lightning strikes
HEBRON — A large barn that doubled as a workshop on Patten Hill Road was hit by lightning Friday evening and destroyed by fire. Firefighters from Hebron, Buckfield, Auburn, Paris and Minot responded to the 4 p.m. call on the rural road just off Greenwood Mountain Road. PACE ambulance was also on scene. The barn […]
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Grant enables dance classes NORWAY — Variant Jazz Dance classes will be held with Debi Irons at Art Moves Dance Studio this summer as part of the PEP Grant Oxford Hills has received to improve health and fitness. Sign-ups for ages 11 to 19 will be held Saturdays, June 9 and 16, from 9 to […]