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Woodstock considers hydrological study of Route 26 Roadside Spring

Woodstock selectmen Tuesday authorized the town’s Conservation Commission to seek a hydrologist to possibly study the distribution of underground water near the Roadside Spring. The spring, on Route 26, has been a popular source of drinking water for decades. It is located on 3.5 acres of property owned by Mike and Kathy Giunta. The town […]

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N. Willard: Investing in the town

I was disappointed to read the strong and, I believe, unjust criticism of Patriot Renewables, “Beware the lies from big wind” by Norman Mitchell (July 30). I attended the hearings in Woodstock when the proposal for the wind mills on Spruce Mountain was explained to citizens and opened for questions and discussion. In my opinion, […]

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Woodstock Elementary School honor roll

BRYANT POND — Woodstock Elementary School has announced the honor roll and perfect attendance for the fourth quarter of the 2011-12 school year. Grade 5, Mrs. Prentice All A’s: Bethany Laird. A’s & B’s: Payton Abbott, Ellizabeth McLeod, Abigail Mink, Joe Dillon, Morgan Prentice, Bryce Koskela. Perfect attendance: Payton Abbott, Elijah Cowles, Bradley Lessard. Grade 4, […]

Posted inObituaries

Elwood ‘Bug’ Wing

LEWISTON — Elwood “ Bug” Clarence Wing, died July 25, at Central Maine Medical Center, after a short illness, with his family by his side. He was born Elwood Clarence Wing in Albany, June 25, 1927, a son of Clarence and Myrtle Wing. He was educated in Woodstock schools and very proudly served his country […]

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This week’s agenda

Tuesday Bethel: Airport Authority, 7 p.m., Town Office Bethel: Water District, 7 p.m., Town Office Bethel: Committee for Sign Ordinance Reform, 7 p.m., Town Office Buckfield: Public hearing on closure of Mountain Road and a portion of Sodom Road to winter maintenance, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Buckfield: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Selectmen, 7 […]

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Roger L. Strout

LACANTO, Fla. — Roger L. Strout, 78, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lacanto, Fla., on Monday, July 9. He was born in Mechanic Falls, June 7, 1934, to William and Hazel (Lane) Strout. Roger attended Woodstock schools and graduated as salutatorian from Woodstock High School in 1952. He was a member of the […]

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Wind ordinance committee to meet July 19 in Woodstock

WOODSTOCK — The Commercial Wind Energy Ordinance Committee will host a public informational meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at the Woodstock Elementary School. The meeting is an opportunity for committee members to share highlights of a first draft of the ordinance and for residents to provide input and feedback. A notebook containing supporting […]

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Briefly

Free supper at Congre. Church NORWAY — A free supper will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 15, at Second Congregational Church on Main Street.  On the menu this month is American chop suey, macaroni and cheese, veggies, rolls and dessert. Call the church at 743-2290 or www.seconch.com for more information. ‘Famous’ […]