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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SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant University held its 149th Commencement on May 19. Among the graduates are the following local residents: Matthew Madeira of Rangeley, Bachelor of Science in business administration in finance, magna cum laude Peter Mariner of Auburn, Bachelor of Science in international business in computer science. BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following area residents […]
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LEA offering programs, camp registration
During just one week of PLACE Camp, children will see plants that eat bugs, insects that transform, flowers that smell like feet, birds that wear black masks and turtles that like to sun bathe. PLACE Camp is a week-long nature program at the Holt Pond Preserve. The camp is open to kids ages 7-10 and […]
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Norway man sentenced for burglary spree
PARIS — A Norway man who admitted to being the driver in a series of burglaries last year was sentenced to five years in jail with all but one year suspended Tuesday in Oxford County Superior Court. Christopher Corriveau, 24, of 16 Cottage St., pleaded guilty to 19 counts of burglary, but his sentencing had […]
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Lasell College dean’s list
NEWTON, Mass. — The following area students have earned dean’s list status for the 2011 fall semester at Lasell College. Lisa Fillmore of Lewiston, a member for the Class of 2013 majoring in IDS early childhood education. Brianna Robbins of Auburn, a member for the class of 2015, majoring in communication. Leanne La Rosa of […]
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Wikileaks founder Assange loses extradition hearing in London, could now be sent back to Sweden
LONDON (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lost his appeal against extradition to Sweden to answer sex crime allegations, but said Wednesday he will now consider whether to take his protracted fight to Britain’s highest court. High Court appeal Judges John Thomas and Duncan Ousely rejected Assange’s claims that it would be unfair and unlawful […]
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Christian Academy adds two staff members
OXFORD — Oxford Hills Christian Academy has announced the addition of two new staff members this year, Sandra Benoit and Stephen Holbrook. Benoit is a graduate of Andover College with an associate’s degree in early childhood education and a bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis on childhood development. She has worked in several public […]
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Churchill to show slides of biking Sweden
BETHEL — Rick Churchill, a Newry resident and formerly associate editor of People, Places & Plants, is a naturalist and horticultural/arboricultural consultant. On Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., at Gould Academy, Churchill will present the season’s first Down Home Maine program of the Western Mountains Senior College. He will share slides of […]
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Up for some funny, experimental juggling?
BUCKFIELD — Gold Medal jugglers Jay Gilligan and Wes Peden of Sweden will team up for a show of funny, experimental and contemporary juggling on Thursday, March 24, at Oddfellow Theater. Gilligan has performed in 23 different countries, touring solo work and collaborating with companies such as The Gandini Juggling Project, Cie Jerome Thomas, Les […]