WATERFORD — The sun shone down and the temperatures dipped to create a perfect setting for the 13th Waterford 5K Foliage Race and Fun Run held in early October. The red and golden colors of fall set the tone for the competitors, along with the usual chili cook-off, this year provided by the Waterford/Harrison PTO […]
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DUV group to meet Oct. 24
STONEHAM — The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19 will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the home of Marilyn Jones in Norway. Department president Elsie Bonney and Department junior vice-president Vicky Myers were guests at the Sept. 26 meeting. Elaine Lagueux, Cayla Heath and […]
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Camp Susan Curtis gets Oxford Fund grant
STONEHAM — The Susan L. Curtis Charitable Foundation, which operates Camp Susan Curtis (CSC), has received a $1,500 grant from the Oxford County Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to develop critical 21st century competencies, necessary for success in school and life, for 500 low-income Maine children each summer, including more than 100 from Oxford […]
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Veteran recognition day set for Oct. 14
GREENWOOD — On Oct. 14, the Jackson-Silver American Legion Post 68 will host a Veteran Recognition Day for Oxford County veterans and their families at the Gore Road post. Members will recognize the service of local veterans who served in any war including but not limited to Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. The event will […]
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Household hazardous waste collection set for Sept. 22
BETHEL — On Saturday, Sept. 22, between 9 and 11:30 a.m., residents in the Bethel area will be able to bring their unwanted poisons, pesticides and oil-based paints to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection at the SAD 44 Bus Barn. It is located at the corner of Main and Cross streets near the railroad tracks. […]
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Free monthly suppers return NORWAY — After a short hiatus in August, the monthly free suppers will resume at Second Congregational Church on Friday, Sept. 21, from 5 to 6 p.m. Menu will be homemade meatloaf dinner with mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, veggies and desserts by Bruce. Started more than a year ago by […]
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Whitney Lodge open house CANTON — Whitney Lodge 167 of Canton will hold an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1. Hot dogs and drinks well be served, followed by a semi-public roast beef supper for the lodge’s ladies and widows. Robert Underwood will perform on the bagpipes following the supper. Labor […]
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White Mountain National Forest to hold open house
STONEHAM — White Mountain National Forest officials will convene an open house for the public from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, on planned projects in the region. The WMNF is proposing timber harvest and wildlife habitat improvement projects in Stoneham, Lovell and Mason and Albany townships. A final decision is expected in October. […]
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Stoneham open house to discuss forest projects
STONEHAM (AP) — The White Mountain National Forest is proposing timber harvest and wildlife habitat improvement projects in several Maine townships. The public is invited to an open house to learn about the proposals in Stoneham, Lovell, Mason and Albany townships on Aug. 23 in Stoneham. Prescribed fire and road work also are among the […]