OTISFIELD — A former plaintiff in the yearlong Scribner Hill communications tower controversy has filed a complaint, charging the town government’s misrepresentation of her jeopardizes her safety in Otisfield. Kristen Roy, a Scribner Hill resident, filed a formal complaint with selectmen April 17, saying she was mistreated in the Town Office by staff, who alleged […]
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Bethel Senior Citizens Club BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the Alliance Church, across from Telstar, for its meeting and luncheon. The menu is a variety of summer salads and rolls for those who wish to make a sandwich. Cost is $10. Reservations must be […]
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Wife hopes to succeed husband as Oxford County Commissioner
OXFORD — Longtime Oxford resident Diane Jackson, 59, has announced she will run for the Oxford County commissioner seat held by her husband, Caldwell “Caldie” Jackson. Caldwell Jackson, the current chairman and a two-term commissioner, is unable to seek re-election due to his position with the state. The announcement sets up a two-way race between […]
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SAD 17 schools average a C grade
OXFORD — The majority of SAD 17 school’s improved their academic performance this year, according to the results of the second annual Maine School Performance Grading System. The Maine Department of Education released letter grades for every public school in Maine on Thursday, showing the state average is a C — the same as last […]
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Well done – Student achievements
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Aubie Greenleaf of Auburn was inducted into the International Honor Society Chi Sigma Iota Alpha Chapter on March 22 at Ohio University Athens, where she is a graduate student. She graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn. She is the daughter of Helena and Jon Woodhead, step-daughter of David Farr, and […]
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Heniger Park lease-holders worry about doubling value
OTISFIELD — A plan to offer Heniger Park lessees an opportunity to sign a new, 99-year agreement for the town-owned land will come with a price that some called unaffordable. About 50 people at Thursday night’s informational meeting at the Community Hall were told that about 35 lease-holders at the 100-acre property on Pleasant will […]
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Boxberry auction, spring social HARRISON — The Boxberry School’s sixth annual silent auction and spring social will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Fernwood Cove. There will be live music with Milltown Roadshow, and Sopo Co. wines and gourmet appetizers by Chef Erik Person and desserts by Anna Sysko. Live […]
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Western Foothills Land Trust plans two bird walks
Western Foothills Land Trust is offering two upcoming birding opportunities. The 19th annual Migratory Bird Walk will take place rain or shine at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Roberts Farm Preserve, 64 Roberts Road, Norway. The group generally identifies about 50 species during the two-hour walk. Refreshments will be available, donations are appreciated. On […]
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Heniger Park residents say they support proposed long-term lease
OTISFIELD — Heniger Park camp owners say they would support a long-term lease proposed by town officials, who are hoping to get fair market value from expiring park leases and increase the tax base in town. The Heniger Park Reassessment Committee will detail its plan during an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, […]