OXFORD — Oxford Hills School District is holding kindergarten screening at all elementary schools. Children must be 5 years of age on or before Oct. 15. Parents should note the schedule below and call the school in the town in which they reside to schedule an appointment. Availability is limited for pre-K in most towns. […]
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No injuries reported in Waterford house fire
WATERFORD — Firefighters from several towns went to 849 Valley Road early Wednesday night when a house was reported to be engulfed by flames. Waterford crews went to the scene at about 5 p.m. A short time later, they were joined by firefighters from Harrison and Bridgton. The entire house already was engulfed when crews […]
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Correction: Waterford tax rate stable
WATERFORD — A story published Sunday, March 2, on Page C1 should have said Waterford’s tax rate will remain at $14.30 for fiscal year 2014-15. The information was incorrectly printed in the Waterford Town Report and reported by the Sun Journal.
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Dance planned at American Legion PARIS — A dance will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays, March 8, 15, 22 and 29, at the American Legion Hall, 12 Church St. The Jones Dance Band will provide the music. Cost is $5. World’s Fair meeting, dinner WATERFORD — The March meeting for the Waterford […]
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Dennis “Dino” Paladino
1958 – 2014 PORTLAND — Dennis S. “Dino” Paladino, 55, of Waterford, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, surrounded by his family. Dennis was born in Lewiston on Aug. 25, 1958, the son of the late Donald and Constance Paladino. He spent his younger years in Poland and attended Saint Joseph and Gray-New Gloucester School. […]
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Waterford town budget tax rate stable
WATERFORD — Town meeting voters on Saturday approved a $1.3 million budget for 2014, accepted the care and maintenance of a cemetery and agreed to fund a property revaluation . About 60 voters increased last year’s municipal budget by about $103,700. Selectmen Chairman Randy Lessard said the tax rate will remain flat. Voters also approved […]
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Lessard, Patrie win re-election in Waterford
WATERFORD — Selectman Randy Lessard and SAD 17 Director Barry Patrie each received 28 votes to be re-elected Friday. Both were unopposed. Polls were open from 1 to 6 p.m. with the majority of voters showing up by 4 p.m., Deputy Clerk Betty Becker said. “There are no lines,” she quipped. The annual town meeting […]
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Waterford to choose selectmen, school director Friday
WATERFORD — Voters will go to the polls Friday to elect a selectman and a SAD 17 director. Selectman Randy Lessard and SAD 17 Director Barry Patrie are running unopposed. Polls will be open from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Municipal Building on Valley Road. Town Clerk Brenda Bigonski said the […]
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Yard sale benefit Girls State program PARIS — A yard sale to benefit the Girls State program will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Foster-Carroll American Legion Post 72, 12 Church St. The lunch counter will be open. Community snowshoe hike WEST PARIS — A community snowshoe hike […]
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Correction: Woodlawn would be fourth cemetery
WATERFORD — A story published on Page B1 of the Oxford Hills edition Friday should have said the Woodlawn Cemetery in Waterford will become the town’s fourth cemetery, if voters accept it March 1. Incorrect information from the town’s website was reported.