BUCKFIELD — The RSU 10 board Monday night overwhelmingly approved a new, three-year interlocal agreement with Rumford for use of the Hosmer Field complex. The first year’s cost is $21,500, the second, $23,000; the third, $24,500. The contract began July 1 and ends on June 30, 2016. RSU 10 transportation and building and grounds director […]
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Haunted hayride is Oct. 25, 26 BUCKFIELD — Buckfield Junior-Senior High School’s Class of 2014 will have a fundraiser Haunted Hayride from 7 to 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, at Bessey Field, Paris Hill Road. The cost is $5. Fundraiser for Brigitte LaBelle BRIDGTON — A fundraising event for Brigitte LaBelle, […]
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Local school districts receive funding for school nutrition
REGION – Six school nutrition directors representing seven school districts covering 48 schools in Western Maine have been participating in a formal workgroup to improve school nutrition since December of last year. The workgroup members include Paula Rouillard of the Auburn School Department, Alisa Roman of the Lewiston Public Schools, David Roberts of SAD 52 […]
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Ruth Crockett Webster
1922 – 2013 NEW SHARON — Ruth Crockett Webster, 91, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, at her home of fifty-three years in New Sharon, surrounded by her family. She was born in Sumner on May 14, 1922, the daughter of Horace and Marion (Stetson) Crockett. She grew up on the family farm on a rocky […]
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Smithfield Plantation board LITCHFIELD — Smithfield Plantation board of directors meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Litchfield Town Office. Monmouth Garden Club MONMOUTH — “Five Secrets of Making a Pumpkin Arrangement” will be presented by Valerie Dawes, master flower designer, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Cumston Hall’s […]
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Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education: Registration open for October classes
PARIS — Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education will hold the following classes. Monday, Oct. 21 Beekeeping Intermediate, with Carol Cottill, EAS, 6:30-9 p.m. Five weeks. Tuition is $40. Wednesday, Oct. 30 Chinese for Beginners, with Xiao Han Libby, 4-5 p.m. Four weeks. $40. Chinese Calligraphy, with Xiao Han Libby, 5-6 p.m. Four weeks. $40. Thursday, Oct. […]
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March against biotech foods PORTLAND — On National Food Day, Saturday, Oct. 12, a peaceful march against biotech GMO foods will be held at 2 p.m. in Market Square. There will be a GMO-free picnic before the rally. For more information locate March Against Monsanto-World Food Day Portland ME on Facebook. To coordinate car-pool help, […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club winners LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on Oct. 7 were as follows: first, Luke Merry and Mary Trafton; second, Jeanine Kivus and David Lock; third, Les Buzzell and Paul Sherman; fourth, Jan and Vern Arey; first in B, Kathy Burden and Sue Kaluzynski; second, Eileen Potvin […]
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Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education lists classes
PARIS — Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education will hold the following classes. Tuesday, Oct. 15 American Sign Language, with Charlotte LaBelle, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Eight weeks. Tuition is $50. Pottery 102, with Scott Currie, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Seven weeks. $60. Strength Training with Equipment, with Randy Olson, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Eight weeks. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $60. Substitute Teacher Training, […]
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AARP chapter to meet Oct. 14 PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP will meet at noon Monday, Oct. 14, at the First Congregational Church, East Main Street. Lunch will include macaroni and cheese and chicken. Cost is $6.50. Reservations are needed by Friday, Oct. 11, by calling Ruth at 744-9069. The business meeting […]