OTISFIELD — It’s overcast on a recent afternoon and Dr. Phil Hawes is making the 1,200-foot commute between his car and cabin, slowly dragging a black plastic sled with water, his computer and a package for a friend behind him, through the snow, on the return leg to a winter lived off the grid. For […]
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Otisfield meetinghouse ceiling under restoration
OTISFIELD — The ceiling is coming down at the historic 1839 Bell Hill Meetinghouse. The $70,000 project includes removing the decades-old ceiling and uncovering and restoring the original lath and plaster ceiling. This week, an 11-foot-tall rolling platform was erected over the pews in the sanctuary to bring the demolition crew, and later the plasterer, […]
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Colby-Sawyer College fall 2014 dean’s list
NEW LONDON, N.H. — Colby-Sawyer recognizes students for outstanding academic achievement during the 2014 fall semester. Timothy O’Connor of Bethel is a member of the class of 2015 majoring in athletic training. Jillian Jacobs of Otisfield is a member of the class of 2016 majoring in business administration. James Marshall of Carrabassett Valley is a […]
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Honey Bee Club workshop March 14 OXFORD — Oxford Hills Honey Bee Club will hold a workshop at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Oxford County Extension Center, 9 Olson Road. Speaker will be master beekeeper Chris Rogers of Backwoods Bee Farm. Topic will be spring maintenance. The public is welcome. For more information, […]
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Paris Legion meeting March 11 PARIS — South Paris American Legion Post 72 will have its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Legion Hall. Irish supper March 14 in Harrison HARRISON — Ronald G. St. John VFW Post 9328 and Auxiliary will host a public Irish supper from 5 to 6:30 […]
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‘It’s done!’ Otisfield selectmen mail Heniger Park lease offers
OTISFIELD — Ninety-nine-year leases for the town-owned Heniger Park on Pleasant Lake were mailed this week, selectmen announced Wednesday evening. “It’s done,” board Chairman Hal Ferguson said. The document gives the 37 leaseholders the opportunity to continue the arrangement with the town for the next 99 years on 10-year increments, or to forfeit that right […]
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Eighth-grade parent night March 3 FARMINGTON — An eighth-grade parent night for Mt. Blue Middle School parents to discuss high school scheduling will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Mt. Blue Campus Forum, Mt. Blue High School. Spurrs Corner food pantry hours OTISFIELD — The food pantry at Spurrs Corner Church, […]
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Kindergarten registration dates announced for Oxford Hills School District
PARIS — Oxford Hills School District will hold kindergarten screening at all of its elementary schools. Children must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15. Parents should call the school in their town to schedule an appointment. Items needed on screening day are an original birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization record, most […]
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Otisfield selectmen looking to help fire victims
OTISFIELD — Several funds have been set up to assist the Paine family who were recently burned out of their home. Selectmen said at their Wednesday night meeting they would like to set up a site on the town’s webpage with information about local people in need of help, such as the Paines and several […]
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Otisfield selectmen refuse request for mediation on Heniger Park leases
OTISFIELD — The Board of Selectmen has rebuffed a request by the Heniger Park Association to bring the disputed 99-year lease to mediation. “I am personally done,” board Chairman Hal Ferguson said at Wednesday night’s meeting. Ferguson said he considered the tone of the request a “threat” after being told no one in the association is […]