NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital Director of Development and Community Relations Abbie Graiver has announced that a scholarship from the Zach Newell Scholarship Fund was awarded to Zachary Crepes to help advance his educational efforts. The Zach Newell Scholarship was established by Stanley and Mary Jane Newell in memory of their son, Zach, who aspired […]
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Woodstock voters to consider buying old state garage
WOODSTOCK — Residents will vote on a $1.69 million municipal budget and a garage purchase at the annual town meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, March 28, Town Manager Vern Maxfield said. The budget, which does not include county tax or education costs, is approximately $228,000 more than the previous year. Several articles ask voters if […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Wires down in Harrison wildfire
HARRISON — Fire crews from five surrounding towns, as well as Central Maine Power officials and Maine Forestry fire protection crews, responded Wednesday afternoon to a wildfire that burned between 2 to 3 acres along power lines located off of Temple Hill Road. Harrison Town Manager George Finch confirmed that wires were down in the […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Harrison man dies from injuries from kite-skiing on Crystal Lake
HARRISON — A kite-skier was killed Monday morning after he lost control on Crystal Lake and struck a metal shed. Chief Deputy Naldo Gagnon of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s office identified the victim as 49-year-old Adam Tsapis of Harrison. According to Harrison fire Chief Dana LaPlante, the man was on the lake around 11 a.m. […]
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Three people injured in Harrison crash
HARRISON — At least three people were taken to hospitals after a two-car crash on Route 117 near Bolsters Mill Road around 3 p.m. Wednesday. “We just heard a big bang,” said Heather Smith of 760 Norway Road, who ran out of her house to see the cars side by side and a man sitting […]
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Woodstock, Greenwood firefighters extinguish Woodstock apartment house fire
WOODSTOCK — A tenant in an apartment building on Main Street had to find a temporary place to live on Friday night following a fire, Woodstock fire Lt. Kyle Hoppes said Friday evening. At about 5 p.m., Woodstock and Greenwood firefighters were sent to a structure fire at 4 South Main St. in Woodstock. When […]