STOW — The Rev. Doug Forbes will deliver a special children’s message at the Stow Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 7. At the conclusion of the message each child will receive a colorful new memory toy that shows a Bible verse when they hold it. Forbes is the associate pastor at the Central […]
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Wardens searching for bobcat that attacked boy, 17
STOW — The Maine Warden Service is looking for a bobcat that attacked a 17-year-old boy and his father Wednesday evening in the Oxford County town of Stow and then might have attacked a small dog in nearby Lovell the next morning. Carolynn Plowden and her son Justin first noticed the bobcat about 7:15 p.m. […]
Former Stow woman charged with torching her house
PARIS — The State Fire Marshal’s Office charged a Fryeburg woman Thursday with setting fire to her house in Stow on March 11, according to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland. Sara Neddenriep, 46, formerly of 1092 Stow Road, was arrested Thursday at a friend’s house in Fryeburg on two charges of arson, […]
James H. Day Jr.
1948 – 2015 NORTH FRYEBURG — James H. Day Jr., 67, of North Fryeburg found peace on Sunday, Aug. 9. The son of James and Nettie, he grew up in Stow with his five sisters. He did not wander far from his roots and found joy in his surroundings. His biggest joy in life was […]
Poland Spring provides holiday giving in variety of packages
POLAND SPRING — Poland Spring Brand Water provided assistance to needy families in its host communities through employee and company contributions of time, gifts, food and funds during the holidays. “We believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work,” said Heather Printup, community relations manager. “We focus on being a good […]
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Weary Club to meet May 18 NORWAY — The Weary Club will meet for coffee from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at 385 Main St. All visitors are welcome. Spaghetti dinner, silent auction PARIS — A spaghetti dinner and silent auction will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at […]
HUD survey seeks count of homeless
LEWISTON — If you or someone you know is homeless, Tri-County Mental Health Services needs your help. Government funds are sent to states and agencies based on the number of homeless that live in each community. Help get the resources you need simply by standing up being counted. There are two ways to be counted: 1. […]
Fire knocked down in Stow
STOW — Fire crews from area towns made quick work of a fire on Union Hill Road on Thursday in a town without a fire department. No one was hurt in the 6:30 p.m. blaze at 367 Union Hill Road and damage was contained to one room, Fryeburg fire Chief Richard Sheaff said. Stow is […]