VFW Auxiliary plans pie sale HARRISON — The Harrison VFW Ladies Auxiliary 9328 will be selling their delicious homemade pies in front of the Harrison Village Library on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. until sold out or 12:30 p.m., whichever comes first. Pies will be sold for $12 each and donation are also […]
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Six-week free lunches for kids NORWAY — The Progress Center, in conjunction with RSU 16 and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is participating in the six-week Free Summer Lunch Program. The free lunches are available for all kids, up to the age of 21, beginning Monday, June 23. Lunches will be prepared by RSU 16 […]
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American Legion baseball: Tri-Town, Locke Mills prevail
POLAND — Lucas Johnson had a three-run blast to help propel Tri-Town to an 8-2 victory over Highland Green in Zone III American Legion Baseball on Thursday night. Billy Bickford also had a double to spark Tri-Town’s (1-0) offense. On the mound, Shawn Murphy pitched into the sixth inning, allowing three hits and striking out […]
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Take-A-Chance auction June 6 FRYEBURG — A Take-A-Chance auction will be held Friday, June 6, at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds Agricultural Center. Viewing will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Auction starts at 6:30. There will also be a dollar table, 50/50 raffle and food booth. Proceeds will be used by the Northern New Hampshire Jr. […]
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Jones Band to play for dances PARIS — A dance with music by the Jones Dance Band will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, at the American Legion Hall, Church Street. Cost is $5. Clothing center open two Saturdays HARTFORD — The Hartford Community Church Clothing Center […]
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Locke Mills resident speaks about home-made wooden toys, gadgets at Whitman Library
WOODSTOCK — When Hugh “Cubby” Swan was two years old, his father passed away and left behind a series of wooden, hand-crafted toys in the shape of popular cartoon characters. There were wooden replicas of Popeye and Olive Oil, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck. “I don’t remember my dad at all, but I […]
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New toddler program at SACC, preschool OXFORD — Beginning on Sept. 1, Oxford SACC & Preschool will open a new toddler program at its facility at 89 Pleasant St. The program will now serve children 18 months to 12 years. SACC is a nonprofit community corporation with Federal Tax Exempt status registered in the State […]
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AARP chapter to meet May 12 PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP will meet Monday, May 12, at the First Congregational Church, East Main Street. A hot chicken salad lunch will be served at noon. Cost is $6.50. Reservations are required by Friday, May 9. The business meeting will begin at 12:45 p.m. […]
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West Paris food pantry WEST PARIS — The Neighborhood Niche Food Pantry will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at West Paris Baptist Church, 15 Church St. The pantry is open the first and third Tuesday of each month. West Paris residents are invited to come once a month. Spurrs Corner […]
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Sermon: ‘Can we learn from atheists?’ PARIS — The First Universalist Church on Pine Street will welcome Silver Moore-Leamon to the pulpit on Jan. 26. The sermon title for the 10 a.m. worship service is “Can We Learn Anything From Atheists?” Music is under the direction of Donna Hurd and Sunday School is under the […]