Pie sale benefits Legion BUCKFIELD — A pie sale will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at Northeast Bank, Depot Street. Proceeds will benefit American Legion Auxiliary Post 58. Norway Halloween Fest NORWAY — Halloween is coming to Main Street Norway on Friday, Oct. 26. Children and adults from everywhere are invited to […]
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Church to hold roadway clean-up
OTISFIELD — The Spurrs Corner Church will hold its second annual Otisfield roadways clean-up day Sunday, Oct. 28. All area residents are invited to meet at 8 a.m. at the church at 1005 State Route 121 for a light breakfast. Work teams will be organized and assigned a section of town roadway at 9 a.m. […]
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Indoor walking program BRIDGTON — Stay active and fit through the difficult weather by attending Step Into Fitness Indoor Walking Program at Lake Region High School. The Bridgton Community Center will offer this important program in cooperation with Lake Region High School. The schedule is flexible; arrive anytime between 4:30 and 6 p.m. on Monday, […]
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‘Pipe Dreams’ film to be shown Oct. 24
OTISFIELD — On Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Otisfield Town Hall on Route 121, the Otisfield Conservation Committee will be showing “Pipe Dreams,” a 45-minute documentary film about Canadian tar sand oils by Leslie Iwerks, narrated by Darryl Hannah. A 17-minute Ted talk by Garth Lenz documenting Alberta’s tar sand enterprise will […]
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Otisfield tower suit about following ordinance, organizer says
OTISFIELD — Friends of Scribner Hill organizer John Poto said Thursday that if a contract has been signed for a commercial telecommunications tower, townspeople should be made aware of the terms. “This is not a tower issue per se, more importantly it is an issue of town officials and boards choosing to not adhere to […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Martin D. Lore, 27, of Rumford, Oct. 16, failure to pay fines, Rumford Police Department. * Tia M. Wright, 26, of Otisfield, Oct. 16, failure to appear, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.
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Otisfield society showcasing oldest homes
OTISFIELD — What’s the oldest house in town? That’s a question Otisfield Historical Society member Jean Hankins said is not easy to answer. “I really don’t like to answer that, because it’s very hard to put an exact date on a house,” she said. But on Oct. 25, she will reveal tentative dates on 40 […]
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Garden bulb event canceled PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden bulb event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13, has been canceled. Due to a family emergency, presenters were not available for the talks and activities. First U. Church service PARIS — The First Universalist Church on Pine Street will feature Silver Moore-Leamon at their 10 a.m. service […]
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M. Quinn: She will be ready on Day One
Dennise Whitley, Senate candidate from the Oxford Hills and Lakes Region areas, has spent her adult life — three generations — advocating for the people of the western foothills. In that time, she has attained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Her career includes responsible positions with three major hospitals, the Red Cross, the Heart Association, […]
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Rummage sale set for Oct. 6 PARIS — The Universalist Church fall rummage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. It will feature items for children and adults. A bag sale will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Christmastide Chorus rehearsals NORWAY — Under the direction of Shirli […]