OTISFIELD — Selectmen have agreed to erect signs for the Two Ponds Nature Area trail system which links Saturday and Moose ponds. “The signs have been ordered,” Selectmen Chairman Hal Ferguson said. They will, in part, restrict snowmobile and ATV use of paths. The signs are expected to be placed at Fox Run Road, Evergreen […]
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Otisfield board decides on erosion control plan
OTISFIELD — Selectmen are moving forward with an engineering plan to reduce erosion on Cobb Hill Road. They recently reviewed an updated engineering plan to keep sediment from Cobb Hill Road from entering Thompson Lake. They agreed to fund the first two phases of a three-phase plan. “We’re looking for the $6,000 rather than the […]
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Maine Students named to president’s, dean’s lists at Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, N.H. — The following students achieved academic recognition for the fall 2013 semester at Southern New Hampshire University. President’s list Auburn: Jason Melanson, Bachelor of Arts in general studies. Bowdoinham: Pamela Gerry, Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and English. Bridgton: Jennifer Laurent, Bachelor of Arts in child development leadership. Brunswick: Jonathon Esquell, Bachelor […]
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Saint Joseph’s College Maine dean’s list
STANDISH — The following local residents were named to the dean’s list at Saint Joseph’s College Maine for the fall semester. Andover: Izaak Mills Auburn: James Philbrook Avon: Aaron Jalbert Bowdoin: Heather Reed Dixfield: Michelle Morrison, Jennifer Smith Durham: Ashley Beaulieu Fayette: Willie Brown Fryeburg: Meghan Bradley, Sophie-Mary Creegan, Payton Schwarz Gray: Elizabeth Allen, Christopher […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club winners LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on Feb. 18 were as follows: first, Claire Lyons and Priscilla Rooth; second, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe; third, Jan and Vern Arey; fourth, Jeanine Kivus and Luke Merry; first in B, Claire Lyons and Priscilla Rooth; second, Larry Fortier […]
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RAAPA meeting at Green Church MEXICO — The RAAPA Chorus will rehearse at the Green Church in Mexico on Tuesday, Feb. 18, instead of Muskie Auditorium due to school vacation. West Paris food pantry WEST PARIS — The Neighborhood Niche Food Pantry will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at West […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BRISTOL, R.I. — The following local residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester. Alexandra Landry of Wales, majoring in accounting Jacob Weeks of New Gloucester, majoring in global communication Sarah Smith of Wilton, majoring in graphic design communications Melora Lavoie of Poland, majoring […]
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Otisfield board awaits report on erosion control work
OTISFIELD — The Board of Selectmen hopes to nail down costs for the proposed Cobb Hill Road erosion control project at its next meeting. “It’s difficult. We want to get something to town meeting this year but we need to provide an idea of the costs (to voters),” selectmen Chairman Hal Ferguson said. Selectmen had […]
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Library holding trivia contest PARIS — Paris Public Library is holding a Presidents’ Day trivia contest for all ages. Trivia questions can be picked up at the library or printed from the library’s Facebook page (find the link at www.paris.lib.me.us). Sheets must be returned to the front desk on or by Feb. 17. Three correctly […]
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Otisfield panel hosting meeting on Senior Companion Program
OTISFIELD — Area residents interested in helping their elderly homebound neighbors stay independent are invited to a meeting at 10 a.m. Feb. 6 at the Town Office Annex. The Otisfield Social Outreach Committee is hosting a presentation on the University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension’s Senior Companion Program. Anna Saar, who coordinates the program for Oxford, […]