OTISFIELD — Dress in some fun red, white and blue garb to join in the community celebration at the Otisfield Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4. Enter a float, an antique vehicle, fire truck, decorate a bike or a baby stroller or dress up and walk in the parade. Rain or shine. All […]
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Local students earn degrees from the University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Some 2,557 students were awarded bachelor’s degrees during the University of Vermont’s 211th commencement ceremonies on May 19. Local students earned the following degrees. Anna L. Herbert of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and food sciences. Kelly C. Phillips of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in animal sciences. […]
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Message of hope kicks off Seeds of Peace camp
OTISFIELD — The answer is simply hope. That was the message Lina, a young Palestine resident, gave to more than 200 Seeds of Peace campers who gathered Wednesday morning to raise their nation’s flags and join hands and voices in a unity unknown in some of their homelands. “Here at the Seeds of Peace, I […]
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Summer Meals programs kick off
OXFORD HILLS/MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16’s Food Service Department and St. Joseph’s College provide free meals to children and teens age 18 and under during the summer through the Summer Food Service Program, also known as Summer Meals. Families are encouraged to come to the kickoff events to learn more about the program in their […]
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Paris holding hearing on streetlights
PARIS – The Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to hold a public hearing Sept. 16 on turning off 41 streetlights. Voters at the annual town meeting June 15 added $3,500 to the streetlights account to keep all 307 on. On Monday, selectmen debated whether voters were signaling they wanted all the streetlights to stay […]
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Gerald F. Robinson Jr.
AUBURN — Gerald F. Robinson Jr., 80, of Otisfield, passed away surrounded by family, June 19, at the Hospice House, following a recent battle with lung cancer. He was born in Bethel, April 3, 1933, the oldest son of Gerald and Carrie Cole Robinson. He graduated from Norway High School in 1951. He attended the […]
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Oxford Historical Society meeting OXFORD — The Oxford Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the Kay House, 73 Pleasant St. All members and those interested in history are welcome. The entertainment will be presented by Glenda Drapeau, Oxford librarian. Glenda will present the history of the Oxford Library. Refreshments will […]
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Hawthone’s Otisfield adventures topic of presentation
OTISFIELD — Famous 19th-century author Nathanial Hawthorne used to hunt and fish in Otisfield. It is one of the lesser-known facts about the author of “The Scarlet Letter” and “The House of Seven Gables,” and other notable literary works that will be unveiled during a presentation on Thursday, June 27, by a Raymond resident and […]
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Saint Joseph’s College dean’s list students named
STANDISH — The following local residents were named to the dean’s list at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine for the spring semester. Elizabeth Allen of Gray Susan Attianese of Naples Matthew Barlion of Auburn Meghan Bradley of Fryeburg Willie Brown of Fayette Christopher Bryant of Gray Kiani Camire of Lewiston Luke Cote of Lewiston Sophie-Mary […]
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Otisfield cell-tower dispute settled
OTISFIELD — The Board of Selectmen and Friends of Scribner Hill have declared peace. “Let’s say the fat lady has sung. It’s over,” Board of Selectmen Chairman Hal Ferguson said during a 90-minute discussion with the grassroots group that formed more than a year ago to legally oppose the siting process for a 180-foot telecommunications […]