HARRISON — The issue of whether the town tower clock should be moved to a safer and more accessible place was raised at Thursday night’s selectmen’s meeting. While no decision was made, there was strong interest in researching what the town’s options are, and both Selectmen Richard St. John and Chairman Bill Winslow voiced support […]
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Harrison rec plans trip to see Red Claws game
HARRISON — The Recreation Department is organizing a trip to a Maine Red Claws versus Erie Bay Hawks basketball game at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Portland Expo. Director Paula Holt said the bus will leave the Harrison Town Office public parking lot at 2:30 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m. The […]
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Church announces Christmas services
HARRISON — The United Parish Congregational Church of Harrison and North Bridgton will have a candlelight Christmas Eve service with carols and readings on Saturday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m. A Christmas Day service with communion will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday Dec. 25. Everyone is welcome.
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Schools, libraries eligible for grants
BRIDGTON — Schools and libraries in the towns of Bridgton, Casco, Denmark, Harrison, Naples, Sebago and Raymond have the opportunity to receive small grants from Loon Echo Land Trust for environmental education programs. Applications are to be downloaded from Loon Echo’s website at www.LELT.org and returned by the deadline on Jan. 15. Funds for the […]
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Rabies clinic offered in Harrison
HARRISON — Dog and cat owners can get their pets a rabies shot Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the fire station. The clinic is sponsored by the town as a public service, according to Town Clerk Judy Colburn, and is available to nonresidents as well as residents. The cost is $10. The clinic […]
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Harrison considers moving tower clock
HARRISON — The town’s tower clock, installed nearly 90 years ago, could run another 700 years, plus or minus. But that likely won’t happen if it’s left where it is, Rick and Linda Balzer told town officials Wednesday. Seven hundred years for a clock to stay running is no exaggeration, according to Rick Balzer. “There […]
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Harrison school hit by stomach virus
HARRISON — A virus that is being described as “fast and furious” may have run its course at the elementary school after affecting less than 10 percent of the 215 students over the past several days. School Superintendent Rick Colpitts said Tuesday that 15 students either called in sick or were sent home early with […]
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Christmas sale WEST PARIS — The Ledgeview annual Christmas sale will take place Tuesday, Dec. 6, and Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and also on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit the Activity Department. Donations are graciously accepted. Rabies clinic HARRISON — A rabies clinic will be […]