HARRISON — A Waterford boy pulled in the largest fish at Harrison’s 5th Annual Youth and Family Ice Fishing Derby last month. Jesse Allen caught a 23-inch bass weighing 6.4 pounds, netting him the top prize of a youth lifetime fishing license. Trevor Ward of Harrison came in second place, with a 5-pound, 22-inch bass and […]
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Harrison fire victim released from hospital
HARRISON — A woman who was burned while trying to put out a kitchen fire was released from Bridgton Hospital, hospital spokeswoman Pamela Smith said Monday. Alison Flagg’s face was burned Sunday afternoon, according to firefighters, when she tried to stop a fire that eventually destroyed a cabin owned by her boyfriend, Steve Fogg. According […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Seana Siekman, a member of the class of 2013 at Connecticut College and a resident of Bethel, has been named to the dean’s honors list for the 2012 fall semester. — BOSTON, Mass. — The following local residents have been named to Emerson College’s dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester. […]
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Harrison fire injures woman, destroys log cabin
HARRISON — A woman suffered second-degree burns to her face in a fire that destroyed a home belonging to Steve Fogg, Sunday afternoon. According to Harrison fire Chief Dana LaPlante, the fire broke out in the kitchen and by the time crews arrived around 2:30 p.m., the house was fully involved. Crews from Harrison, Paris, […]
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Ride-in benefits Aimee Driscoll NEWRY — A snowmobile ride-in from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2, will benefit Second Chances Foundation, which is a fundraising and charity effort to benefit Aimee Driscoll of Auburn, who is in need of a lung transplant. The event is being held at the Newry Grange Hall, Route 26. There […]
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‘Moon Valley’ to be restored to natural vegetation
HARRISON — The Western Foothills Land Trust has purchased a 14-acre retired sand pit, known as “Moon Valley.” It hopes to restore the land to its natural vegetation. “The name is really Moon Valley, a very apt name for its appearance,” said Land Trust Executive Director Lee Dassler of the property, which is south of […]
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Bethel Seniors meet March 13 BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet Wednesday, March 13, at the Roosters Roadhouse in Mayville for their meeting and dinner. Choice of dinner is Yankee pot roast or stuffed baked chicken. The cost is $11.75. Reservations must be made before Feb. 28 by calling Caroline Gould at […]
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Harrison radar run cancelled
HARRISON – The Harrison Friendly Riders Snowmobile Club has cancelled its radar run for Feb. 16 for safety reasons. The club made the decision Friday morning after finding too much water on Crystal Lake. Henry Hudson, trailmaster for the club, said Friday that although there was enough ice to hold the machines, there was some […]
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University of New England announces dean’s list
BIDDEFORD — University of New England has announced the dean’s list for fall 2012. Auburn: Nicole Allen, Hilary Boulier, Madisun Bunker, Timothy Mains, Jordan Tate. Casco: Lauren D’Ascanio. Durham: Kerri Grant, Maxwell Roberts. Farmington: Brody Hines, Emily Reed. Gray: Colbey Bowen, Lyndsay Lamson, Russell Simms, Jaime Talarico. Harrison: Jennifer Peck. Hiram: Nicole Stacey. Jay: Kelsea […]
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WESTBROOK — Deanna Merchant of Norway was named to the dean’s list for the Westbrook College of Health Professions at the University of New England. NEWTON, Mass. — Josephine Hatch of Waterford has earned dean’s list status for the 2012 fall semester at Lasell College. A member of the Class of 2015, Hatch is majoring […]