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Results listed for 5K Foliage Race, Fun Run

WATERFORD — The sun shone down and the temperatures dipped to create a perfect setting for the 13th Waterford 5K Foliage Race and Fun Run held in early October. The red and golden colors of fall set the tone for the competitors, along with the usual chili cook-off, this year provided by the Waterford/Harrison PTO […]

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Hebron nips Berwick

HEBRON — The third-ranked Hebron Academy boys’ soccer team defeated sixth-ranked Berwick Academy Wednesday  in penalty kicks in a playoff game Wednesday. Seniors Ibrahim Moustapher and Matthew Bouchard scored in regulation. Sophomore keeper Myles Horn recorded nine saves in net and blocked one penalty shot to clinch Hebron’s spot in the semifinal. Hebron (11-2-3) will […]

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Hockey: Black Bears sink River Hawks

LOWELL, Mass. — Freshman Kyle Williams redirected Mike Cornell shot into the net at 11:10 of the third period to give the University of Maine men’s ice hockey team a 4-3 win over UMass-Lowell on Saturday.. Rookie Devin Shore also picked up his first career goal in the game for the Black Bears.   UMass Lowell […]

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Scouts offering Daisy Days program

HEBRON — Girl Scouts of Maine will offer a four-week Girl Scout Daisy Days program at Hebron Station School for girls in kindergarten and first grade. Participants will learn what it means to be a Girl Scout, meet new friends and learn new skills while enjoying fun-filled activities. The program will run November and December. […]

Posted inObituaries

Robert B. Hamel

LEWISTON — Robert B. Hamel, 85, of Turner, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, Nov. 3, with his loved ones by his side at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born in Auburn, Oct. 23, 1927, the son of Oliver and Marieanne LaChapelle Hamel. He grew up on the family farm in Hebron. […]

Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, The Franklin Journal

Hebron Academy students hear about facing tough challenges

HEBRON — Oxford Hills Middle School soccer coach Josh Kennison and Tre Kayumba, a former exploited South African orphan with ties to Hebron Academy, recently spoke to Hebron Academy students about challenges they have faced in their lives. Kennison, who grew up in the Oxford Hills region and coaches girls soccer at the middle school, […]

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Hebron Academy voices stand against bullying

HEBRON — Hebron Academy students and teachers have pledged to take a stand against bullying and to speak out for its victims. Liz Tarr, communication coordinator, said for the past several years the Hebron Academy community holds “Ally Week” to show solidarity among students, faculty, staff and the greater community and to celebrate differences. They […]

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Hebron concert series to feature cellist, pianist

HEBRON — Hebron Academy will present an evening of premier chamber music on Nov. 2 when it continues the Cohen Concert Series. The concert series brings world-class classical musicians to the Hebron campus to perform for students and the public for free. The first of three in this school year’s series will feature instrumentalists Jan […]

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Two candidates to attend meet and greet

HEBRON — Voters in House Districts 96 and 94 are invited to the home of Bruce and Nancy Conant at 130 Merrill Hill Road in Hebron to meet two local candidates for the Legislature, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25. The candidates are both running for the House: Jeff Timberlake, representing Hebron, Minot […]

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J. Slattery: Always a leader

Since I have known Rachel Sukeforth, she has been nothing but a leader. In high school, she was a leader in the classroom. On the sports field, in her extracurricular activities and as a residential adviser, her opinions were formed on fact and reason. She does not agree with party opinions just because she aligns […]