More than a thousand homes and businesses were without power Wednesday night as first responders worked around downed lines in an effort to free one person trapped in the burning vehicle.
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Lewiston club recognizes bridge players
The Lewiston Bridge Club has announced its winners for the Tuesday, Nov. 29, game. Rosemarie Goodwin of Lewiston and Les Buzzell of Auburn came in first. Second were Roger Labbe of Lisbon and Paul Clements of New Gloucester. Third were Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Mike Quinn of Otisfield and Georgette Jewell of South Paris […]
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Photo Album: Thanksgiving comes early in Otisfield
The tradition started in 2011 as a way to give residents of the rural area a chance to get to know one another.
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Let’s dance! Contra dances return to Otisfield Community Hall
The benefits of contra dancing: live music, free admission, laughter, community engagement and exercise.
Posted inConnections
Helpers sought for Thanksgiving community lunch Nov. 16 in Otisfield
OTISFIELD — Helpers are needed for a Thanksgiving community lunch planned from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Community Hall, 292 Route 121. The free lunch will include pies for dessert; donations are appreciated. Helpers will be asked to set up, help at the lunch and clean up afterwards. Those interested […]
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Otisfield society to host guided tour of cemetery Oct. 1
The Otisfield Historical Society plans to sponsor a guided tour of Bell Hill Cemetery, the town’s oldest cemetery, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. The cemetery is located on Bell Hill Road, located opposite the Bell Hill Meetinghouse. The program will begin with a history of the original meetinghouse, built in 1797. Because of its […]
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Otisfield association receives $30K grant
The Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association in Otisfield is the recipient of a $30,250 Historic Preservation Fund grant. This grant is administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior and the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, according to a news release from the association. The grant monies will be used to fund, in part, replacement […]
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Otisfield solar farm moratorium extended; Nutting Ridge project nears completion
OTISFIELD — Powhatan Road residents Bill and Pat Griffin have listened and watched as a neighboring mature forest of pines was clear cut to make way for a 20-acre solar farm. Through the summer they could not escape the battering noise of ledge being drilled to anchor frames that will hold 15,000 solar panels. This […]
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Otisfield church to celebrate 150th anniversary Sept. 17, 18
OTISFIELD — The congregation of the Spurr’s Corner Church plans to officially celebrate its 150th anniversary Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18, at 1005 State Route 121. On Saturday, a Community Fun Day will begin at 2 p.m. on the church grounds. Activities for children and families will include a bounce house, games and […]
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Community rec space unfolds behind Otisfield town office
The project will be paid for with a American Rescue Plan grant and revenue from tax acquired property.