When the Abbotts of Waterboro head Down East to go blueberry picking on backwoods trails, they leave their ATVs at home and pile into one vehicle. Todd Abbott said his family of five prefers riding together in their side-by-side, or utility task vehicle. “It’s fun to be able to get out to locations we have […]
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Sabattus commemorates Memorial Day with parade
The Sabattus parade started at the post headquarters on Island Road, continuing to Main, Elm, Hemlock and Grove streets, before ending at the veterans monument where services were held. The Oak Hill Middle/High School Band and Oak Hill High School Voices of Color performed prior to the wreath-laying ceremony. (Will Fessenden/Sun Journal) Sheri Ridgeway of […]
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Weld observes Memorial Day
WELD — The Old Crow Indian Band led a parade from the Town Hall to the library to kick off the annual Memorial Day observances Monday afternoon. Sean Minear greeted everyone and gave updates on two construction projects at the library. When complete, the library will have a new entrance, new lights and a reading […]
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Bishop Deeley helps mark a solemn Memorial Day
Fernand Labbe, an Army veteran, and his wife Pauline, of Lewiston, say a prayer at the family headstone they just placed a bouquet of flowers on Monday morning at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston, a Memorial Day tradition. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) Bishop Robert Deeley greets Diane Beaucage, right, and her mother Lorraine Masse, both of […]
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Reflecting on Memorial Day's meaning
VFW Post 1641 Commander Edward J. Roach Jr., left, and Marcel Martineau, first vice commander of American Legion Post 24, perform the laying of the wreath. They served as marshals for Monday’s parade through Rumford and Mexico. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) Members of Napoleon Ouellette, Post 24 American Legion observed Memorial Day on Monday with […]
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'Early Evening Show' kicks season at Barn
SOUTH PARIS — On Saturday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn Theater opens its 47th season, presenting Mike Miclon’s “The Early Evening Show,” featuring special guests Samuel James and Tom Murphy along with Early Evening Show regulars Fritz Grobe and the Early Evening Show Orchestra. “The Early Evening Show,” a spoof of late-night talk […]
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Oxford American Legion hosts Memorial Day ceremony
OXFORD — Remember the sacrifices. Scores of Oxford residents and friends ranging in age from 2 to their 90s gathered Monday at the Anderson Staples Post 112 American Legion on King Street for a 90-minute ceremony that underscored service, sacrifice, teamwork, community and history. The ceremony, hosted by master of ceremonies First Vice Joseph Casalinova, […]
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South Paris Memorial Day parade, service draws large crowd
PARIS — More than 100 people gathered for a Memorial Day parade and service Monday morning that began in front of the Oxford County courthouse and ended at the Veterans Monument at Moore Park. State Rep. Kathleen Dillingham, R-Oxford, told residents that Memorial Day is a day “to remember the men and women who died […]
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Planning Board approves fusion cuisine restaurant application
NORWAY — The Norway Planning Board has voted unanimously to accept an application for a fusion cuisine restaurant at the former C&C Meats building at 495 Main St. Planning Board Chairman Dennis Gray said that Deivid Miranda Da Silva brought his completed application before the board Thursday evening and answered questions from residents during a […]
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Hundreds attend New Gloucester parade and ceremony
NEW GLOUCESTER — Undaunted by gray skies and cool weather, hundreds Monday lined the Memorial Day parade route from Memorial School to the Veterans Monument at Route 100 for a solemn ceremony of remembrance. The parade brought Boy Scouts, politicians, political parties and political candidates together with a cheerleading group, pets, a tractor, a horse […]