DIXFIELD — Dixfield’s Outdoor Market will hit the 40-year mark at events planned for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19 and 20. The Masons will hold a chicken barbecue from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, while the band Skosh provides music from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bull Rock the moose, Main Street. The American Legion […]
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4th of July parade in Otisfield
OTISFIELD — A colorful procession of marchers and motorized vehicles highlighted the Fourth of July parade along Route 121 on Tuesday morning. Members of the Otisfield Trail Blazers ATV club, campers from Seeds of Peace International Camp and Camp Arcadia, and members of the Otisfield Fire Department were joined by drivers in a convoy of […]
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Norway residents urged to remember those in military
NORWAY — Brad Peck, administrator of the Maine Veterans’ Home in Paris, urged those at a Memorial Day observance Monday to thank those who have served in the military. “We must never forget to thank those who have served in the United States armed forces,” Peck said. “We must thank the veterans amongst (us) and […]
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Post 24, American Legion, to host Memorial Day parade
RUMFORD — Members of Napoleon Ouellette Post 24, American Legion, will observe Memorial Day on May 29 with a parade along with ceremonies at the Rotary Memorial Green in Rumford and the Veterans Memorial Green in Mexico. The American Legion is calling all area veterans to participate in this year’s parade. Rides will be provided for […]
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River Valley Super Bowl Parade on Friday
A replica Lombardi trophy and five replica Super Bowl rings, representing each of the five Patriots titles, will be on display for people who want to pose for photos with them after the River Valley Super Bowl Parade in Rumford on Friday. RUMFORD — The community is hosting its version of a New England Patriots […]
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Parade brings spirit of Christmas to Rumford
Logan Letarte, 3, of Rumford holds his mittens over his ears as the loud sirens of the fire trucks go by during the Christmas in the Valley Parade Friday night in Rumford. These youngsters show their excitement aboard one of the floats during the Christmas in the Valley Parade Friday night in Rumford. RUMFORD — The […]
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Earmuffs plentiful at Chester Greenwood Day
FARMINGTON — Earmuffs were the theme, but Christmas, crafts, competition and cold water also played roles on Saturday during Chester Greenwood Day in Farmington. This was the 40th year Farmington native Chester Greenwood has been celebrated for his invention of earmuffs, and the day was presented by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. “Chester Greenwood […]
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Christmas in Harrison includes Santa, parade and dance
HARRISON — With Christmas in Harrison entering into its 30th year, the organizations’ new president, Sandy Swett, promises the Friendly Village will be filled with more holiday cheer than ever. “Christmas in Harrison was always good, but it’s going to be better,” she said. The 2016 edition began Thursday and will run through 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. […]
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Santa visits downtown Lewiston-Auburn
LEWISTON — The Twin Cities kicked off the holiday season Saturday with plenty of holly and jolly for the annual Parade of Lights. Christmas trees were lit in both Festival Plaza and Kennedy Park, along with an electric, larger-than-life menorah. Holiday tunes played out through the park while the crowd waited for the parade to […]