PARIS — There’s not much better than a happy and healthy family. And that’s what the annual Health and Happiness Fair for the Whole Family promises. The event, sponsored by Richard Bader Physical Therapy, SAPARS (Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services, formerly known as REACH) and Safe Voices, will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, […]
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Resident denied tax abatement asks for rehearing
WATERFORD — A property owner whose appeal for tax relief was denied Thursday by the Oxford County Board of Assessment Review has asked for an immediate rehearing. In a letter dated July 25 to Oxford County Administrator Scott Cole, John Howe, his wife, Deborah, and daughter, Virginia, whose property is in question, have requested a […]
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Selectmen prepare to file liens on tax-delinquent properties
MINOT — Selectmen on Monday authorized town Treasurer Holly Packard to pay the filing fees for upcoming property tax liens. Selectman Eda Tripp estimated liens would be filed for approximately 100 properties, 36 of which are facing foreclosure come January. There is some likelihood that a few property owners will take steps in the next […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Dirigo Middle School’s Night of the Stars
DIXFIELD — A bright red carpet greeted more than 100 Dirigo Middle School students Wednesday afternoon as they disembarked from dozens of old-time autos driven to the school’s entrance. The car doors were even opened for the students by their principal, Celena Ranger. It was the middle school’s second annual Night of the Stars, where […]
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JES pupils watch magical act as reward for good behavior
JAY — Jay Elementary School children clapped, laughed and tried hard to volunteer for one of Magical Michael’s disappearing acts performed Friday afternoon in the gym. The show, performed by Michael Smilek of Farmington with the help of several students, was a reward for the success of the recently implemented Positive Behavior Intervention Supports program. […]
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Hebron Station School students visit Buckfield’s new Packard Trail
BUCKFIELD — Two classes from the Hebron Station School recently visited the Western Foothills Land Trust’s new Packard Hiking Trail in Buckfield with their teachers, Lydia Eusden and Sarah Otterson. Lynn Richard from the Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission also was present to assist with a stream project. Lee Dassler of the Land Trust said […]