HARRISON — A contractor for Central Maine Power was transported to a hospital after experiencing a shock while working on a high-voltage line Wednesday morning. The man was suspended aloft installing a static line at the top of a utility pole around 9:30 a.m. when he made contact with a grounded line and “felt a sensation,” according […]
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Kenneth K. Bryant
1983 – 2015 HARRISON — Kenneth K. Bryant, 31, of Harrison died Monday, Aug. 10, in Harrison as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Kenneth was born in Norway on Aug. 21, 1983, a son of David and Gail (Taylor) Bryant. He attended Harrison schools, Oxford Hills Middle School and was a […]
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Tri-County team hits it out of the park and into the World Series
PARIS — The coaches and players from the Tri-County 13U Babe Ruth baseball team hope to slide safely home, bringing with them the championship title from the youth World Series, which starts next weekend. The team — composed of 11 children from 10 towns, Norway, Paris, Harrison, Waterford, Woodstock, Bethel, Bridgton, Rumford, Lovell and Oxford […]
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Michael E. Martin
1952 – 2015 SACO — Michael E. Martin, 62, of Saco died Monday, Aug. 3, at his home. He was born in Portland on Aug. 14, 1952, the son of Edward and Beverly Parsons Martin. He graduated from Oxford Hills High School in 1970 and enjoyed working in group homes for adults with disabilities. He […]
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Kimberly A. Thorpe
1961 – 2015 HARRISON — Kimberly A. Thorpe passed away Wednesday, July 1, at the Hospice House in Auburn. She was born at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston on May 12, 1961, to Ralph and Elaine Smith. Kim graduated from Edward Little High School in 1979. She ran her own cleaning business for several […]
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Land trusts buy 800 acres on Crooked River
Local land trusts have signed a $1.37 million agreement to conserve roughly 800 acres along Crooked River, the largest tributary to Sebago Lake, the drinking water source for the greater Portland area. On Tuesday, CLT Co. President Robert Carlson, 89, of Harrison signed quitclaim deeds with the Western Foothills and Loon Echo land trusts, retaining the land […]
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Harrison voters keep part-time clerk
HARRISON — Outgoing Selectman Richard Syke’s attempt to eliminate a per diem clerk at the Town Office failed handily at annual town meeting Wednesday night. Before the majority of the business got underway, Doug Holt told the crowd he’s lived in town for more than 30 years and tradition has always been that election day is […]
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Winslow, Belanger elected in Harrison
HARRISON — Former Selectman Bill Winslow and Archie Belanger were elected to the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday. Both will serve three-year terms. Winslow had 169 votes; Belanger, 158. Candidates Imelda Arris and Richard Maynard received 129 and 114 votes, respectively. There were two positions on the Planning Board and Vice Chairman James Dayton was […]
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Four folks want two seats on Harrison board
HARRISON — Four people are vying for two seats on the Board of Selectmen in Tuesday’s town elections. Both terms are for three years. Board of Selectmen Chairman Bill Winslow is seeking a third term. He previously served on the Planning Board. The three other candidates are: * Imelda Arris, who works for In-Home Senior Services […]