HARRISON — Anyone who would like to help revise the town’s dog ordinance is welcome to step forward and be part of the committee that will present a new one at the June town meeting. Carolyn Edwards came to Thursday night’s selectmen’s meeting to hear what selectmen plan to do on the issue, following a […]
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Harrison, the dog-friendly village?
HARRISON — Yes, it’s known as “The Friendly Village.” But does that mean “dog friendly?” Town Manager Bud Finch got a call from a woman recently who asked, “Is Harrison a dog-friendly town?” “I didn’t know what she meant,” he said. Although there was no intimation on the part of the caller that the town […]
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Kids were winners in Harrison Rec summer programs
HARRISON — The town of Harrison’s eight-week Fun, Friends and Fitness Summer Day Camp and six-week American Red Cross Swim Program ended in August. The final day was a celebration of summer fun at Crystal Lake Park with a barbecue and the annual 1.5-mile swim across Crystal Lake. The 15 swimmers who made it to […]
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Clothing sale HARRISON — Harrison Elementary School PTO will hold a children’s clothing sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at Lakeside Grange 63. The PTO is looking for “gently used” children’s clothing, everything from newborn to teens, clean and in good condition. Shoes and boots are also being accepted. Donations may […]
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Harrison couple claim $2.6 million Maine lottery ticket
HARRISON — A local couple has won $2.6 million from the Maine State Lottery. Lottery officials announced Thursday morning that the winners of Oct. 26, 2011 Megabucks Plus draw are Pam and Delbert Arey of Harrison. They have claimed their jackpot prize. The winning ticket was purchased at Polly’s Variety in Oxford. The winning numbers […]
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Harrison couple takes lottery prize in cash
AUGUSTA — A Harrison couple who won $2.6 million from the Maine State Lottery decided to take their winnings in cash, according to Maine State Lottery Commission Acting Director Tim Poulin. Delbert and Pamela Arey of Harrison claimed the Megabucks Plus lottery prize late Tuesday and decided they wanted to take the cash instead of […]
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Harrison backs same-day registration
HARRISON — Voters favored Election Day registrations on Tuesday’s statewide referendum. The vote was 468-385. Question 2 for racinos in Biddeford and Washington County went down to defeat 305-548. And Question 3 to build a casino in Lewiston was also defeated by a vote of 191-663. The constitutional amendment on redistricting was defeated, 401-415. And […]
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Dance planned at Harrison VFW
HARRISON — The Harrison VFW Post is sponsoring a BYOB dance Saturday, Nov. 12, from 8 p.m. to midnight at its hall on the Waterford Road. Admission is $10 and participants must be 21 years old to attend. The country band Cold Blue Steel will perform.
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Harrison VFW to host breakfast
HARRISON — The Harrison VFW Post on the Waterford Road will host a public breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at its hall on Route 35. The menu includes scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, biscuits and country gravy, chili, bacon, sausage, home fries, fruit cup, sweet breads, orange juice and beverage. Donations […]
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Veterans Day supper slated
HARRISON — A Veterans Day public supper, beginning at 4:15 p.m. with a social hour, will be held Nov. 11 at the Ronald St. John VFW Post 9328. The supper is an opportunity to thank local military veterans for their service. The Ladies Auxiliary is hosting the dinner that will be held from 5 to […]