HARRISON — Winnifred Arlene Jones, 91, of Raymond, died Thursday, at the home of her son in Harrison, surrounded by much of her family. “Winnie” was born in Lynn, Mass., inside her grandparents’ house. She was the only child of J. Glenn and Mildred Gould. Her father was a minister and when she was six, […]
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Boys, Girls State selection process taking place
OXFORD — The Boys State program sponsored by the American Legions across the country and the Girls State program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliaries nationally every year since the late 1930s is now in the selection process for juniors from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School as well as juniors throughout the state. The Boys […]
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Bakers wanted, tickets available NORWAY — The Friends of Norway Memorial Library will host their third annual spring chocolate event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 5. This year the theme is “Ye Olde Chocolate Shoppe” and the public is invited to make a chocolate specialty for a chance to win a prize. Attendees […]
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Harrison church to reopen for Easter service
HARRISON — Parishioners temporarily forced out of their Main Street church following a Labor Day weekend fire last year will be worshiping there on Easter Sunday. The 10 a.m. service March 31 will be the first in the United Parish Church of Harrison and North Bridgton since fire heavily damaged the basement kitchen early on […]
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Marie J. Bissonnette
1934 – 2013 NORWAY — Marie J. Bissonnette, 78, of Norway, formerly of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, March 19, at her residence. She was born in Lewiston, Oct. 24,1934, daughter of the late Joseph and Viola McDonald Bourget. She was educated in Lewiston schools and graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1969. Marie […]
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Food Pantry is open Friday OTISFIELD — The Food Pantry will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 22, 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. Giant Easter egg hunt HARRISON — The Easter Bunny will […]
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Flea market, bake sale March 16 LOVELL — A flea market and bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Lovell United Church of Christ, Route 5, Center Lovell. There will be lunch, baked goods, crafts, flea market items, antiques and furniture. For table rental or information, contact […]
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REACH conference topic to be, ‘Are You A Safety Net?’
BRYANT POND — REACH, Oxford County’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services, also covering the towns of Bridgton and Harrison, will host a local conference, “Are You A Safety Net? Prevention & Intervention with Sexual Trauma and Mental Health.” The conference will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at the Crosstones Conference Center with a […]
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Vernal pools, conservation FARMINGTON — A program on vernal pool ecology and conservation will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Roberts Learning Center, C23, UMF. Ever wonder who makes those quacking noises coming from the half-frozen puddle behind your house in April? Ever heard of “Big Night?” Ever seen fairy shrimp or […]
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Fire destroys home in Harrison
HARRISON — Fire crews from five different communities responded to a Sunday evening fire that gutted a home at 22 Front St. According to Deputy Chief Nate Sessions, the department received the 911 call about 6:50 p.m. from a passer-by who noticed the smoke. The family was not home at the time. Sessions said that […]