Talk: ‘Commercial-Free Childhood’ FREEPORT — Dr. Susan Linn, director of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, will give a public talk titled “The Gift of a Commercial-Free Childhood,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Merriconeag Waldorf School’s Community Hall, 57 Desert Road. Donations will be accepted […]
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Candlelight vigil in Dixfield honors domestic violence victims
DIXFIELD — Several residents and police officers from the River Valley area gathered Monday evening at the Dixfield Village Green gazebo for a candlelight vigil to recognize victims of domestic violence. The vigil was organized by Safe Voices, a nonprofit organization that supports those affected by domestic violence in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties. As […]
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Oxford County Democrats announce October events
NORWAY — The Oxford County Democrats are headed into a busy month of October with events, candidate visits and campaign activities. The first week of the month is focused at the Fryeburg Fair where the Democratic booth will be in full operation throughout the fair. It is in Expo 5, next to the pulling ring. […]
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Vigils planned for Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford Counties
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Safe Voices is hosting their annual memorial vigils throughout Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. The goal of these vigils is to honor those who have lost their lives to domestic violence, offer hope to those still facing abuse and support those who have survived domestic violence. The vigils […]
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Bethel Senior Citizens meeting BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the West Bethel Grange Hall. The menu will be a corned beef dinner. Cost is $10. Reservations must be made before Oct. 1 by calling Arlene at 824-2877. If there is no answer, call Fran […]
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Dirigo Wellness Center to host ‘Color Me Healthy’ 5K on Oct. 5
DIXFIELD — The Dirigo Wellness Center is hosting its inaugural “Color Me Healthy” 5K run or walk at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. Unlike regular 5K run and walks, where people run along a set route until they finish, the “Color Me Healthy” 5K is influenced by the nationally renowned “Color Me Rad” 5K, where […]
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Homemakers plan lawn sale PERU — The Peru Extension Homemakers will hold a lawn sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at 94 Main St., across from the Post Office. Mexico High School Class of 1964 DIXFIELD — The Mexico High School Class of ’64 will have their class luncheon at 11:30 […]
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Teen dance, more at Snowshoe Club RUMFORD — A teen dance will be held downstairs at the Snowshoe Club on Waldo Street from 6 to 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26. $2 each; there will be Red Bull slushies, slush puppies, popcorn and soda for sale. Friday night open mic will take place upstairs at the […]
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Dixfield library hires Canton woman as new storytime coordinator
DIXFIELD — The Ludden Memorial Library hired a new employee to run the preschool Storytime Hour at 10:30 a.m. every Monday, Librarian Peggy Malley said Tuesday afternoon. Malley said that the library hired Canton resident Loretta Blancato as the new storytime coordinator. She will be responsible for organizing the weekly story hour and inviting guests […]
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Dixfield selectmen consider straw poll questions for Nov. 4 ballot
DIXFIELD — Selectmen on Monday shared their suggestions for potential straw poll questions for the Nov. 4 referendum ballot. Chairman Scott Belskis suggested that residents be asked if they wish to vote on the budget at the polls or by a show of hands at the annual town meeting. Selectmen voted in March to decide […]