HARRISON — The United Parish Congregational Church will offer a Memorial Day weekend buffet style breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 28. The breakfast will feature scrambled eggs, homemade pancakes, sausage, home fries, fresh fruit, homemade coffee cakes, orange juice, coffee and tea. The event is being sponsored by the United Parish of […]
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Posted inOxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
Fundraising supper for VFW auxiliary
HARRISON — The VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 9328 will hold a public supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Harrison VFW hall on Route 35. The menu includes homemade baked beans, coleslaw, casseroles, salads, pies and beverages. The supper is a fundraiser for the Ladies Auxiliary. Donations are appreciated.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Missing girls found
OXFORD — Two teenage girls were found safe Monday morning in Arundel after disappearing Sunday evening. Oxford Police Officer Alan Coffin said the girls were unharmed. Police put out a report Sunday night saying Brittany Dochnahl, 16, of 60 Duck Pond Road in Harrison had been reported missing from her home since 10 p.m. on […]
Posted inOxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
Rec department to offer writing course
HARRISON — The Recreation Department is sponsoring a senior writing class to be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday afternoons April 22, 29 and May 6 at the fire station community room. Participants are invited to tell the story behind a cherished object or photograph, a childhood haunt, a favorite teacher, rainy day […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway man seriously injured in crash
HARRISON — Two people were injured, one seriously, in a two-car accident on Route 117 late Monday afternoon. Maine State Police Trooper Adam Fillebrown said a car driven by David Freitas of Oxford and one driven by David Trask of Norway collided at the intersection with Plains Road. The impact pushed Trask’s Chevrolet Metro into […]
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String of fires keeps local departments busy
Volunteer fire departments have been running full steam over the last week as a string of fires in Western and Central Maine. At least six buildings have been destroyed by fire since last Tuesday, including homes in Readfield, Wilton, Otisfield, Harrison and West Paris, and commercial buildings in Norway and Bridgton. Fire crews have also […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Harrison gears up for Winter Fest ’11
HARRISON — Sleigh rides, snowmobile races, snowshoeing, sledding, ice fishing and warming up with cocoa next to an open fire will bring people together in “The Friendly Village” during the last weekend of February. Sponsored by the town’s Recreation Department, Winter Fest ’11 will include what is fast becoming the premier youth ice fishing event […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
Military notes
Air Force Airman Clifford W. Dow has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Harrison town manager fosters easy atmosphere
HARRISON — At 10 p.m., the light in the corner office of the town hall was still on. Town Manager Bud Finch was inside working on his spreadsheets. But he was happy to have townspeople stop in for a visit. “Just bring me some coffee,” he said with a chuckle. Now three months into the […]