WATERFORD — Elaine Emery, superintendent of the exhibit hall at Waterford World’s Fair, is reminding all residents of the state that the time is near to be thinking about what they want to bring to the fair this year. Emery said that a lot of old contests are still there plus some new ones have […]
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Summer reading program PARIS — Hamlin Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program will run from June 15 through Aug. 15. Every child who reads for at least 500 minutes will be awarded a free book of his or her choice. The top reader will win a $25 gift card to Amazon.com. Stop by the library to […]
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Grant enables dance classes NORWAY — Variant Jazz Dance classes will be held with Debi Irons at Art Moves Dance Studio this summer as part of the PEP Grant Oxford Hills has received to improve health and fitness. Sign-ups for ages 11 to 19 will be held Saturdays, June 9 and 16, from 9 to […]
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Swingin’ Bears name officers, honor graduates
PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club graduated nine class members on May 9. Caller Ray Hilton will continue calling workshops of mainstream and plus each Wednesday through June 13 at the Oxford Hills Middle School on Pine Street. At the annual meeting of the club on May 10, officers were installed.
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Volunteers needed BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust needs volunteers to help with a National Trails Day effort to improve Bald Peak Trail on its Pleasant Mountain Preserve on Saturday, June 2. “National Trails day is a great time to get outside and celebrate our natural surroundings,” said Loon Echo’s Stewardship and Volunteer Coordinator Jon […]
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Weekend event is World’s Fair fundraiser
WATERFORD — The weekend of June 1 and 2 the Waterford World’s Fairgrounds will be abuzz with a fundraiser of camping, a motorcycle ride and two passes to the dance on Saturday night with the Rockin Roadrunners. For two nights of camping, a bonfire with social time Friday night, a motorcycle ride starting at 10 […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Anthony W. Edwards Jr., 19, of Norway, May 21, domestic violence assault, Norway Police Department. * Jason M. Brown, 34, of Waterford, May 22, violation of bail condition, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Jonathon D. Every, 20, of Rumford, May 23, violation […]
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Donald L. Rice
NORWAY — Donald L. Rice, 68, of Waterford passed away Monday, May 21, at Stephens Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Rumford, June 1, 1943, son of Rufus E. Rice and Mary (Clough) Kenniston. Don graduated from Gould Academy in 1961. He worked as a bridge engineer for […]
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Lake front clean-up NORWAY — Fourteen people braved the hatching black flies to help pick up litter and rake at Lake Pennesseewassee Park during the annual spring clean up. The volunteers represented themselves, New Balance, Cub Scout Pack 130, Don’s Redemption, Oxford Hills Boosters, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Healthy Oxford Hills, Weston Chandler Funeral […]
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Wildflower walk CASCO — A spring wildflower walk will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at Loon Echo’s Mayberry Hill Preserve. Jon Evans, Loon Echo’s stewardship and volunteer coordinator, will lead the 1.2-mile hike over easy terrain. Hikers should plan accordingly for weather conditions (trail may be slippery due to wet spring conditions) […]