The Navy blue nautical-themed apron on the left was made by Ethel Turner’s mother, Alice Kimball of Albany, for Ethel’s first husband, Steve Bean, when he was in the U.S. Coast Guard many years ago. It is one of dozens of aprons that will be displayed at the Otisfield community luncheon and program, called “Aprons!” […]
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Historical Society meeting OXFORD — The Oxford Historical Society will hold their May meeting at 6 p.m. Friday, May 25, at the Kay House Museum in Oxford Village. The American Legion will present the American flag etiquette. After the program a social time with coffee and light refreshments will be held. All are invited. Garden […]
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Historical Society meeting PARIS — The West Paris Historical Society will meet Monday, May 21, with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. and the regular meeting at 7 p.m. The entertainment will be Ted Jones speaking on the downtown portion of the village to see if there is enough interest in a historical block registration. […]
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Air Force Airman Katelynn R. Freeman graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits […]
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Air Force Airman Nicholas J. Litchfield graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward […]
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History intern sought BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society has announced that, thanks to generous financial support from BHS life member Michael Swift Stowell of Flagler Beach, Fla., it will again sponsor an eight-week high school history internship for qualified students in grades 9 through 12 at Gould Academy and Telstar Regional High School. Applicants […]
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AARP members meet PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP will meet on Monday, May 14, at the First Congregational Church on E. Main Street, South Paris. A dinner of oven baked chicken with all the fixings will be served at noon. The cost is $6.50 and reservations are required by calling Ruth at […]
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Virginia F. Jillson
SOUTH PARIS — Virginia F. Jillson, 94, passed away on Friday, April 27, at the Maine Veterans’ Home. She was born in Auburn, Nov. 14, 1917, daughter of Arthur E. Frost Sr. and Marion (Rand) Frost. As a child, she enjoyed spending time at her mother’s family home in Southport. She worked as a waitress […]
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Kindergarten registration HARRISON — Harrison Elementary School is looking for children who will be five years old on or before Oct. 15. Registration and screening will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 24. For an appointment, call Mrs. Fuller at 583-2357. Food Pantry at Spurrs Church OTISFIELD — The Food Pantry […]