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Commercial Travelers to meet MECHANIC FALLS — Twin City Council 160 of the United Commercial Travelers of America will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Ashley House. A spaghetti supper prepared by PSC Robert and Diane Blanchard will be served following the business meeting. Members are asked to bring a dessert. All members and […]

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Public skates start Sunday BRIDGTON — Public skating at the Bridgton Ice Arena will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays in August beginning Aug. 19. Adults $4, students $3, children under 6 $2, seniors 62 and older $2, stick ‘n puck $5, rentals $4. Conflicts arise on occasion; call to confirm. […]

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Zone 3 Legion Semifinal: Dube, Windham ward off Locke Mills

WINDHAM — There is no such thing as a satisfying season-ending loss. But yes, some lend themselves to being accepted less begrudgingly than others. Locke Mills didn’t boot the baseball all over the diamond or blow an enormous late-inning lead Wednesday evening, as is sometimes the rule at American Legion playoff time. The Mountaineers simply […]

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Potluck picnic July 24 HEBRON — All members and friends of the Hebron Historical Society are invited to its annual potluck picnic on Tuesday, July 24, starting at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Society’s new home at 358 Paris Road. Those attending are urged to bring a dish and lawn chairs. […]

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American Legion Baseball: Bessey, Locke Mills on hold

PARIS — Nine innings weren’t enough to determine a winner in Tuesday evening’s Bessey Motors-Locke Mills Zone 3 American Legion baseball game. Now the Oxford County neighbors have to wait nine days. Locke Mills rallied for three runs in the sixth and two more in the seventh to force extra innings at Gouin Athletic Complex […]

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Fair book dedicated to Nason WATERFORD — At a recent meeting of the Waterford World’s Fair Association, the members voted to dedicate this year’s fair book to past president and long time member Peter Nason, who recently passed away. Nason was also superintendent of the horseshoe events for many years and this year each trophy […]

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Extension group to meet INDUSTRY — The Industry Extension will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, at Betty Wing’s camp. A picnic and the election of officers will be held. Everyone is invited. For more information contact Barbara Titcomb at 778-6780. College planning workshop WILTON — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host a […]

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Social Security seminar June 19 PARIS — Edward Jones will hold a Social Security Seminar at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at the Western Maine Community College Center. A buffet-style dinner will be served. Space is limited so RSVP by calling Jessica Putnam at 743-2041 by Monday, June 11. Co-op yard sale NORWAY — Fare […]

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AARP speaker PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP will meet on Monday, June 11, at the First Congregational Church, East Main Street, South Paris.  A lunch of ham quiche tray will be served at noon.  The cost is $6.50, and reservations are required by calling Ruth at 744-9069 by Friday, June 8. The […]