Seeds of Peace, a lakeside camp in rural Otisfield has brought together teenagers from countries at war for more than 20 years. Its counselors, also from Middle Eastern countries, say they all are united by fear of the violence raging overseas and a hope that their generation will be the one to end it. At […]
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Well done – Student achievements
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Anna C. Snook of Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude from Boston College at its 138th commencement on May 19. Snook, who majored in sociology and environmental studies, is the daughter of Cathy and Ed Snook, and a graduate of Cheverus High School. — NASHVILLE — Meghan […]
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Former Friends of Scribner Hill member says she faces harassment
OTISFIELD — A former plaintiff in the yearlong Scribner Hill communications tower controversy left the selectmen meeting in tears Wednesday night after charging the town government’s “misrepresentation” of her jeopardizes her safety and that of her family and property. Kristin Roy, a Scribner Hill resident, has filed five formal complaints with selectmen, beginning in April, […]
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Silent auction to benefit scholarship fund closes Sunday
OTISFIELD — The East Otisfield Free Baptist Church is holding a silent auction of a Jean Randall print, titled “Parking Lot Flowers,” that was donated to the Scholarship Fund by Marian Culbert who, along with Rev. Gertrude De Coteau, started the fund. The print is approximately 8 by 8 inches, is double matted and framed […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievement
CALAIS — Kyle J. Sheehan of Lisbon Falls was named to the honors list for the spring semester at Washington County Community College. — BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND — Paxton Arsenault, daughter of Michael and Terri Arsenault of Mechanic Falls, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 spring semester at the University of New England. […]
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SAD 17 marks School Lunch Hero Day
OXFORD — Every school in SAD 17 celebrated School Lunch Hero Day in May. The nationwide celebration is hosted by Jarrett J. Krosiczka, author and illustrator of the popular “Lunch Lady” graphic novel series, the School Nutrition Association and Random House Children’s Books. Inspired by his own childhood school lunch hero, Jean J. Cariglia, Krosoczka […]
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Dance at American Legion Hall PARIS — A dance with music by the Jones Dance Band will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 12, 19 and 26, at the American Legion Hall, Church Street. Cost is $5. Waterford Wilkins House breakfast WATERFORD — The second in a series of four summer breakfasts […]
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UMFK Student Support Services recognizes TRIO students
FORT KENT — The TRIO Student Support Services Program at the University of Maine at Fort Kent held its sixth annual recognition banquet on April 17 to honor students involved in the TRIO program. TRIO Student Support Services is funded through the Department of Education under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 […]
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Norway sisters honor grandfather by giving lemonade profits to Dempsey Center
OXFORD — Carlee-Mae and Alyson Cash never had experience running a business, which isn’t surprising considering they’re only in elementary school. The sisters from Norway, who live part time in Otisfield, had an objective for last week’s Fun Dog Days at the Oxford Fairgrounds: create and run a successful lemonade stand. What was different about […]
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Car show July 1 in Dixfield DIXFIELD — Doug’s Dogs Classic/ Antique/ Rods Cruise Night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at the Holmes Market parking lot. For more information, call Brad at 357-6789. Jay VFW annual chicken barbecue JAY — VFW Post 3335, Jay will hold their annual chicken […]