GREENWOOD — A plea to Greenwood last week from taxpayer Matt Bevin on behalf of Doug and Bertha Grover to give them more time to clean up their property did not move selectmen, who cited 11 years of trying to get the couple to comply with state law. By law, their property on Rowe Hill […]
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Locke Mills Union Church Strawberry Festival sells out
GREENWOOD — Saturday’s Strawberry Festival at the Locke Mills Union Church on Route 26 attracted more than 300 people in about four hours. They came for Belgian waffles topped with strawberries and whipped cream, pies, strawberry shortcake, homemade biscuits, muffins and baked goods. “We had a lot of people in and it’s just about a […]
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Greenwood selectmen hope to get grant to clean up mill site
GREENWOOD — Voters may be asked to accept a one-acre contaminated dump site at the former Saunders Brothers wood mill so town and county officials can apply for a federal grant to clean it up. “The town has to own the property,” Town Manager Kim Sparks said of the application process. She said if the […]
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‘Famous’ chicken pie supper BOLSTERS MILLS — Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church will serve its “famous” chicken pie supper on Saturday, June 21. Seatings are at 5 and 6 p.m. A third seating will follow as needed. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children under the age of 12. The building is handicap accessible […]
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Lunch, yard sale swap planned OTISFIELD — A free (donations accepted) community lunch and yard sale swap, will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at Community Hall, Route 121. Menu includes chicken a la king, biscuits, peas, salads, gingerbread, coffee, tea, water. To arrange a ride, call Nancy Coombs at […]
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Recognition dinner for Rep. Briggs planned for June 19
DIXFIELD — The Oxford County Democrats have announced hosts for the Recognition Dinner for Rep. Sheryl Briggs to be held on Thursday, June 19, at the Dixfield Legion Hall. Hosts include Sheriff Wayne Gallant of Rumford, Sen. John and Claire Patrick of Rumford, Malcolm and Maureen Gill of Dixfield, Jimmy and Brenda McHugh of Mexico, […]
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SAD 44 budget approved
BETHEL — SAD 44 Superintendent David Murphy said Tuesday night that the five towns in the school district approved a $10.56 million budget by a vote of 611-386. Voting for the budget were Bethel, 295-137; Greenwood, 57-19; and Woodstock, 91-27. Newry voted against the budget 63-72, as did Andover, 105-131. The budget is $192,915 more […]
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Program identifies wild greens TEMPLE — Koviashuvik Local Living School will offer “Wild Greens for the Common Table” from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17. The cost is $55. Learn about amazing local plants that will grace your table, feed your family and connect your spirit to the springtime. Plants that the group […]
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Knitting Guild to meet April 30 PARIS — The Western Maine Knitting Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the First Congregational Church, East Main Street, to car pool to Doreen Simmons’ home for a tour of the barn and a visit with the sheep. A potluck luncheon will follow the tour. […]
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Herbalist to present program NORWAY — Herbalist Suzanne Dunham will give a presentation on herbs and foods that help cleanse the digestive system. It will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Old Squire’s Farm Market, 493 Main St. Participants will learn about the role of the liver, the master detoxifier. Dunham […]