OTISFIELD — Residents approved a $1.9 million municipal budget at the annual town meeting Saturday at the Community Hall. Administrative Assistant Anne Pastore said all articles were approved. Voters approved raising up to $25,000 to purchase a four-wheel drive, crew cab pickup truck for the Fire Department to replace a 1984 model. Among line items […]
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Seeds of Peace campers told to ‘just keep at it’
OTISFIELD – The Seeds of Peace camp kicked off its 26th summer Sunday morning with the tradition of a flag-raising ceremony, which included the singing of each national anthem that was represented by the campers, a call for more listening and less talking and encouragement that the world can, in fact, be changed. Tim Wilson, […]
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Otisfield sets public hearing on 2019 budget
OTISFIELD – A public hearing on the $1.9 million municipal budget is set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Otisfield Community Hall, according to Chairman Hal Ferguson. Ferguson said the 2019 spending plan is $30,817 more than this year. He also advised that there are two new articles on the warrant for the annual town […]
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Otisfield contradance June 24
OTISFIELD — An Otisfield Family Friendly Community Contradance will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at the Otisfield Community Center, 292 Route 121. Music will be provided by Don Roy with the Arnotts. The caller is John McIntire. All skills levels are welcome as are singles, couples, groups and families. For […]
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Otisfield transfer station to receive security cameras May 31
OTISFIELD — Administrative Assistant Anne Pastore advised selectmen Wednesday night that a Yarmouth company will begin installing security cameras at the transfer station May 31. A representative of Cunningham Security Systems told Pastore it would need a lift to install the cameras. Board Chairman Hal Ferguson said the board agreed to rent a lift to save […]
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Frank W. Green
OTISFIELD — Frank W. Green, 94, died Monday, April 23, at his home in Otisfield. He was born in Otisfield on April 12, 1924, the son of Nathaniel and Ruby Green. He graduated from Norway High School, then enlisted in the United States Marines, serving in World War II. Upon returning home he went to work […]
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RV burns in Otisfield
Firefighters spray a burning recreational vehicle at property on Irwins Way off South Tamworth Road in Otisfield on Thursday afternoon. Attempts to reach Otisfield fire officials for information Thursday evening were unsuccessful. (Chuck Blaquiere photo) Debris smoulders at a recreational vehicle fire on Irwins Way in Otisfield on Thursday afternoon. Attempts to reach Otisfield fire […]
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Public hearing on Otisfield subdivision set for April 17
OTISFIELD — A public hearing on a major subdivision on Otisfield Cove Road and Cobb Hill Road has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 17, at the Otisfield Community Hall. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., to be followed by the Planning Board’s regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Planning Board Chairwoman Karen […]
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Otisfield recycling equipment purchases OK'd
OTISFIELD — Residents have voted 42-0 to spend $58,521 for a recycling compactor and two recycling containers for the Transfer Station. Board of Selectmen Chairman Hal Ferguson said $24,015 will come from reimbursement of the recently dissolved Oxford County Regional Recycling Corp. and the rest from selling the rights to a lease for a lot […]
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Otisfield barn, house leveled in fire
OTISFIELD — A barn and attached farmhouse at 37 Big Hill Road were leveled by fire Friday night. Early reports were that those living there in the home escaped to safety after the barn was discovered ablaze at about 7:30 p.m. A short time later, it was reported that flames had spread to the home. […]