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Annual Festival of Trees, parade begin Friday in Paris
PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Festival of Trees and Christmas Parade on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 25-27. Jennifer Boenig of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce said the Christmas Parade is nearing its 40th year, while the Festival of Trees is entering its sixth year. The Festival […]
Dixfield Annual Market boosts economy, promotes community
DIXFIELD — The sun was shining and the breeze carried the scent of various edible indulgences during Dixfield’s 39th annual Outdoor Market on Sunday. Approximately 40 vendors lined Main Street, selling homemade goods and creations, while local residents took advantage of the increased foot traffic to hold yard sales. The event kicked off at 9 a.m […]
Dixfield Outdoor Market to feature parade, 5K race
DIXFIELD — The 39th annual Dixfield Outdoor Market is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, and for the first time, a parade will kick off the festivities, Planning Committee member Kristi Holmquist said. Holmquist said the setup will begin at 8 a.m. and the parade will start at 9 a.m. from the […]
Strong celebrating its history Friday
STRONG — The town will celebrate its history and honor its military veterans Friday evening with a parade, music and food. According to parade organizer Bill Birden, the theme is “Women Can Do Anything Men Can Do.” Judges will award cash prizes to winners. At 6 p.m., resident Eloise Stevens will start the parade down […]
Students show their enthusiasm to ‘Aspire Higher’
PARIS — About 4,000 Oxford Hills School District students, staff and others marched down Main Street on Wednesday morning to show their enthusiasm to aspire higher, as scores of family members, friends and the business community came out to line Main Street in support. The parade, which set off from the Oxford Hills Middle School […]
Community Day is on, but needs volunteers
BUCKFIELD — After a two-year hiatus, Community Day will return next month, and organizers are looking for people to participate in and help with the festivities. Community Day Committee Chairwoman Eileen Hotham said recently that the six-person committee was re-formed in March and has been ironing out the details. The event will be held from 10 […]
Enthusiastic crowds line Farmington streets for parade
FARMINGTON — The crowds in Farmington on Saturday were excited for the Farmington Rotary Fourth of July parade, and so was Rotary President Martha Wing. “It’s gone great,” said Wing, who added that organizing the event as the new Rotary president was challenging but fun. “I had lots of help.” This year’s parade theme was “Children,” and […]