HARRISON — The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival’s 45th anniversary season continues at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the Deertrees Theatre in Harrison with a sublime program titled Schubert’s Extraordinary Year: 1828. This is the fourth concert in the 2017 summer series. Musical genius is on display in this concert, from Bach’s epic Musical Offering […]
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Scribner's Mill & Homestead to host tours July 1, 15
HARRISON — Scribner’s Mill & Homestead will offer tours of its facility on Saturdays, July 1 and 15. The grounds will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. On July 1, demonstrations by woodworkers will include how to use a draw knife to make chair legs and how a chair is put together. Local woodworkers […]
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Harrison voters approve $6.79M budget
HARRISON — Voters at the annual town meeting Wednesday evening passed a $6.79 million budget that is not expect to increase the property tax rate. Walter Riseman was elected moderator by the roughly 40 people in attendance, including town officials. The fiscal 2018 budget is $79,607 more than the current one. Municipal operations increased by $11,945 […]
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Town selectboard candidates roundup
Several towns in and around Oxford Hills will hold elections for selectmen, school directors and other offices June 13, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Buckfield There are two candidates for a three-year term for selectman and assessor in Buckfield. Del Dunn and Tina Brooks are vying for the seat held by […]
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Trail Hounds robotics team headed to California
PARIS — A passion for hiking — not only with humans but man’s best friend — led to the creation of the Trail Hounds’ successful safe hiking project, which landed the team the opportunity to represent Maine in the North American Open Championships for the FIRST LEGO League in May. The Trail Hounds are part […]
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Harrison derby returns to Long Lake
HARRISON — After a hiatus of a few years, the Winter Fest Family Ice Fishing Derby is returning to Long Lake, Harrison Parks and Recreation Director Kayla Laird said. The derby is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, and is for area children and youth. Laird and her husband used to take […]
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Driver pleads not guilty in crash that killed Naples science teacher
PORTLAND (AP) — A box truck driver has pleaded not guilty in a crash in Casco last year that left a popular Naples middle school teacher dead. Authorities say Joshua McNally was driving a Native Maine Produce truck in April when it crashed into a car driven by 29-year-old Adam Perron, of Harrison. The box […]
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Christmas in Harrison includes Santa, parade and dance
HARRISON — With Christmas in Harrison entering into its 30th year, the organizations’ new president, Sandy Swett, promises the Friendly Village will be filled with more holiday cheer than ever. “Christmas in Harrison was always good, but it’s going to be better,” she said. The 2016 edition began Thursday and will run through 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. […]