BETHEL — Over 40 paintings and photographs depicting the natural beauty of the Mahoosuc region are now on exhibit at the Mahoosuc Land Trust. The exhibit will be open until Oct. 17 and the public is invited to view the art Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Many of the pieces of […]
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Oxford County Democrats announce October events
NORWAY — The Oxford County Democrats are headed into a busy month of October with events, candidate visits and campaign activities. The first week of the month is focused at the Fryeburg Fair where the Democratic booth will be in full operation throughout the fair. It is in Expo 5, next to the pulling ring. […]
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‘Famous’ chicken pie supper Saturday BOLSTERS MILLS — A “famous” chicken pie supper will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, at Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church, Bolsters Mills Road. Seatings are at 5 and 6 p.m., with a third to follow as needed. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children under the age of 12. […]
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The Weary Club to meet Saturday NORWAY — The members and friends of The Weary Club will meet for coffee from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. The Weary Club is a part of Norway’s rich heritage and is a local institution. The public is invited to join for coffee, doughnuts and conversation. CPR, […]
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OCEA-R scholarships awarded
OXFORD — The Oxford County Education Association – Retired is honored to announce the following recipients for the OCEA-R Scholarships for the Class of 2014. Baylee Hatstat from Fryeburg Academy plans to attend Central Maine Community College to major in general studies while she decides which education path she will choose. She is the daughter […]
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New York couple arrested in Amish girls’ kidnapping
ALBANY, N.Y. — A northern New York couple was arrested Friday in the kidnapping of two Amish sisters from their family’s roadside farm stand. St. Lawrence County’s District Attorney Mary Rain said Stephen Howells II, 39, and Nicole Vaisey, 25, both of Hermon, were each charged with two counts of first-degree kidnapping. She said they […]
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AHL: Gelinas settles in for the Devils
LEWISTON — Defenseman Eric Gelinas holds a special place in the hearts of Lewiston Maineiacs fans. He also now holds a unique place in Lewiston hockey history after skating for the Albany Devils against the Portland Pirates Wednesday in the Devils 3-2 shootout victory at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee: Gelinas is the only player to […]
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AHL: Devils edge Pirates in shootout
LEWISTON — The Portland Pirates showed an ability to come from behind Friday, erasing two-goal deficit to force overtime. They also showed a continued propensity to lose games in extra time or a shootout. Stefan Matteau picked the right corner past Portland keeper Mark Visentin in the fifth and final round of the shootout to […]
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Snowshoe walk planned as part of Great Maine Outdoor Weekend
ALBANY — The Mahoosuc Land Trust and Western Mountains Senior College will hold a guided snowshoe walk from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 15, at Flint Farm. Difficulty will be based on the energy and ability of those attending. The hike will be led by Dr. Rick Churchill, a horticulture consultant and founder and […]
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Pirates notes: On the road to Albany
For the second weekend in a row, the Portland Pirates hit the road, this time for a Saturday afternoon tilt in Albany. The Pirates are coming off their first win of the season, a 4-2 decision over the Hartford Wolfpack, who had yet to lose in regulation time. “We played a really solid game, more […]