WATERFORD — The Waterford World’s Fair has a new look. “A back to Earth, down home, country fair, rich with skilled crafters, artisans, musicians and innovators,” is the way vendor coordinator Terry Swett described the changes that include additional land that has been cleared for use, new restrooms, a new barn and mostly a new […]
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Fifth-graders holding fundraiser
HARRISON — Fifth-graders from Waterford and Harrison are trying to raise money to fund their trip to Camp Kieve in October. On Sunday, June 12, there will be a buffet brunch at the Olde Mill Restaurant. The brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will cost $12.99 for adults and $6.99 […]
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‘Dream big’ advises former student now working on Air Force One
WATERFORD — Students at the Waterford Memorial School were told by a former student Friday that if they remember to do three things, their dreams can come true. Frank Damon IV, an Air Force technical sergeant who now serves on the crew of Air Force One, told the students they must work hard, do their […]
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Waterford Library Association plans annual meeting
WATERFORD — The Waterford Library Association will hold its annual meeting at the library at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. Reports on the activities of the past year will be presented and trustees will be elected for the coming year. The program will include a presentation by building restoration specialist James Long, who was the […]
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Girl Scout meetings planned in Waterford, Paris
WATERFORD — Girl Scouts of Maine will host Girl Scout Daisy information meetings for girls and adults at the following times and locations. 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Paris Elementary School. 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Waterford Memorial School library. Girls entering kindergarten and first grade in the fall and adults from Waterford […]
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Smoke sends firefighters to Waterford home
WATERFORD – Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at 641 Mill Hill Road on Monday morning. Assistant Fire Chief Bill Haynes said an overheated electric heater in a bathroom caused a “bit” of smoke but no damage to the house which is owned by Ralph and Betty Millett. Trucks from Harrison, Stoneham […]
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Home on Bear Pond damaged in fire
WATERFORD – The home of Camp Wigwam’s owner on Bear Pond sustained minor damage Wednesday afternoon from a chimney fire. Firefighters from Waterford, Harrison and Stoneham arrived at 57 Wigwam Pass shortly after 3:30 p.m. Bob Strauss, who has owned the camp since 1977, said he had been walking the grounds and came home to […]
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Erosion and sediment control course for contractors to be held in Waterford
WATERFORD — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District is sponsoring a course in “Basic and Advanced Erosion and Sediment Control Practices” from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 29, at the Waterford Town Office, 366 Valley Road. This course provides an opportunity for contractors such as builders, landscapers, property managers and […]
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Volunteer dinner RUMFORD — The Oxford County Democrats will hold a volunteer recognition dinner on Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Eagles Hall, Oxford Avenue. Snow date is Thursday, Jan. 27. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will feature a chicken dinner. Volunteers in the 2010 campaign will be the guests of the Oxford […]