LEWISTON — Harold Sherman Verrill, 81, of Bryant Pond passed away at Marshwood Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, Nov. 17, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Woodstock, July 20, 1930, the son of Linwood and Annebell Verrill. He loved hunting, fishing and boating. He had a special affliction for his pets, Princess and […]
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Military note – Joshua Bonney
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Army Reserve Pvt. Joshua C. Bonney has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development […]
Oxford County Democrats to hold annual barbecue
BRYANT POND — Congressman Mike Michaud will be the guest of honor at the Oxford County Democrats annual barbecue at the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Leadership Center on Lake Christopher. The event will be held Sunday, Aug. 28, starting at 4:30. County Democratic chairwoman Cathy Newell announced that Maine’s National Democratic Committeeman Sam […]
Michaud to attend barbecue
WOODSTOCK — Congressman Mike Michaud will be the guest of honor at the Oxford County Democrats annual barbecue the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Leadership Center on Lake Christopher in Bryant Pond. The event will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28. County Democratic Chairwoman Cathy Newell said Michaud will be joined […]
Military note – Travis Bean
EL PASO, Texas — Army Master Sgt. Travis H. Bean graduated from the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. The nine-month course is considered to be the capstone of noncommissioned officer training, preparing new and prospective sergeants major for duties as senior noncommissioned officers in positions throughout the Department of […]
Woodstock Elementary School third quarter honor roll
BRYANT POND — Woodstock Elementary School has announced the third quarter honor roll. Grade 4, Ms. Wilson A’s and B’s: Payton Abbott, Josie Forbes, Bryce Koskela, Elizabeth McLeod, Abby Mink and Morgan Prentice. Grade 5, Mrs. Prentice All A’s: Blake Rothwell. A’s and B’s: Duncan Forbes, Maria Rodriguez, Tiffany Waterhouse, Russell Cushman and Mykiah Bennett. […]
1850 lifesaving bell now tolls for souls in Bryant Pond church
WOODSTOCK — Ken Hoyt will ring the Bryant Pond Baptist Church bell at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, signaling the start of interim Pastor Cal Fuller’s worship service. Hoyt and others before him have rung the bell every Sunday back to April 8, 1906, the day after the 1850 Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse fog bell was dedicated at […]