Waterford Historical Society WATERFORD — The Waterford Historical Society will meet for the first time in 2013 at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Old Town House on Keoka Lake. This is the annual meeting for election of trustees. The program for the evening will be Don Perkins speaking on the subject of barns. […]
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Maine House says ‘neigh’ to horse slaughter
AUGUSTA — The Maine House on Tuesday took a first step toward banning commercial horse slaughter for consumption by humans. The House voted 94-49 for a bill, LD 1286, that would make any commercial horse slaughter for human consumption illegal in the state. The legislation also would ban the construction and operation of horse slaughtering […]
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Harrison voters to decide on proposed $6.4 million budget
HARRISON — Voters will be asked to approve a $6.4 million budget when the annual town meeting gets under way Wednesday, June 12. Action on the 25-article warrant starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Elementary School on Naples Road. Town Manager George “Bud” Finch, said the proposed 2013-14 budget is increasing $223,142, or 3.6 […]
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Harrison Historical Society HARRISON — The Harrison Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 9. A scavenger hunt and tours of the museum and farmhouse will be held. Homemade ice cream and cake will be served at 2 p.m. Bring a memento to place in the time capsule, […]
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AARP chapter meets June 10 PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP will meet on Monday, June 10, at the First Congregational Church on East Main Street, South Paris. Lunch will be served at noon and will feature ham, potato salad and fresh vegetables. The cost is $6.50 and reservations are required by calling […]
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Old-fashioned dances Saturdays SOUTH PARIS — The Jones Dance Band will play old-fashioned dance music from 7 to 10 p.m. every Saturday in June starting June 1 at the American Legion Hall, 12 Church St. Cost is $5. Socrates Cafe gathering WATERFORD — A Socrates Cafe gathering will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. […]
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Fire destroys camper in Harrison
HARRISON — A camper was destroyed in a fire Saturday night, according to Harrison Town Manager George “Bud” Finch. Finch said the Harrison Fire & Rescue responded to 498 Naples Road for a reported fire in a mobile camper at 5:43 p.m. Saturday. The first responders found found the vehicle stopped on the side of […]
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Food Pantry is open Friday OTISFIELD — The Food Pantry will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 24, at East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road. The pantry is open on the fourth Friday of every month. For more information, call 539-4619. Buffet breakfast at Harrison church HARRISON — A buffet breakfast […]
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Mastectomy fit event May 16 NORWAY — The Women’s Imaging Center at Stephens Memorial Hospital along with the Medicine Shoppe will host a special fit event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at SMH, with certified mastectomy fitters. Call today to schedule a specialized fitting. No appointments are necessary to browse the […]