HARRISON — The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will open its 46th season July 17 at Deertrees Theatre by remembering composers Achille-Claude Debussy of France and Gioachino Antonio Rossini of Italy. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. The festival is designed by music director and renowned pianist Mihae Lee. The opening concert celebrates the 100th anniversary […]
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Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival expands community outreach and repeat concerts
In addition to the regular five-concert series at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, Tuesday evenings, July 17 through Aug. 14, the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival’s board of trustees announces an expansion of the festival’s Community Outreach Program. These community concerts are different and sometimes shorter, with an emphasis on education or healing. Concerts are free to […]
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Scribner's Mill tours to see blacksmith shop
HARRISON — The historic Scribner’s Saw Mill & Homestead will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays July 7 and 21. This year’s focus is the restoration of the wooden hearth in the blacksmith shop. The original 1846 blacksmith shop was the first building constructed on site for the purpose of keeping the drills, […]
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Harrison voters pass $6.96M budget
HARRISON — Voters passed a $6.96 million municipal budget at Wednesday night’s town meeting. About 35 voters went through the 25 warrant warrant in just over 30 minutes, approving $471,241 for administration. For town departments, amounts approved were $583,167 for Public Works; $244,066 for Solid Waste; $212,423 for Public Safety; $119,501 for Recreation; $117,449 for […]
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Bean, Dumont win seats on Harrison board
HARRISON — Selectman Achille F.S. Belanger lost his bid for re-election by three votes Tuesday. Three candidates ran for two seats on the Board of Selectmen. Penny Bean won one of them with 414 votes, followed by Henry Dumont with 213. Belanger had 210 votes. There were 71 write-ins and 284 blank ballots for selectman. […]
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Three plus for Harrison selectboard
HARRISON — Four candidates are vying for two seats on the Board of Selectmen in elections Tuesday. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Office. Selectman Achille F.S. Belanger is seeking another three-year term. Also running: Penny A. Bean and Henry Dumont, and Henry Hudson Jr. as a write-in […]
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Scribners Mill opens for summer visitation, tours
HARRISON —The historic Scribners Mill Sawmill & Homestead is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month this summer. This year’s focus is the restoration of the wooden hearth in the blacksmith shop. Local blacksmith, Lucas Damen, will be in the shop demonstrating blacksmithing techniques. Tours of the site […]
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Market day in Norway
Darcy Winslow, left, of High View Farm in Harrison laughs as she speaks with, from left, Ryan, Jane and Sophie Billings of South Paris on Wednesday at the Norway Farmers’ Market at Witherell Park on Main Street. Winslow said she has participated in farmers’ markets for several years. (Matthew Daigle/Sun Journal)
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Lions Club plans poker tournament
HARRISON — The Harrison Lions Club will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, June 2, at the VFW Hall on Waterford Road. There will be a $55 entry fee. Doors willopen at noon with starting time at 1 p.m. Players may bring beverages; refreshments will be available. The proceeds will be used to help […]
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Michael J. Molloy
PORTLAND — Michael J. “Muggy” Molloy, 60, of Harrison died Wednesday morning, May 16, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born June 9, 1957, in Concord, Mass., a son of William and Christine (Lampinen) Molloy. He graduated from Maynard High School in 1975 and went on to graduate from Mitchell College in New London, […]