AUTUMN WINDS — Whitecaps break against the shore of Bear Pond in Waterford last week as the humid, summer air was blown away by strong winds bringing in cooler air on Thursday, Sept. 28.
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Waterford man sentenced for assaulting woman, police officer
PARIS — A Waterford man was sentenced Friday at Oxford County Superior Court to 18 months in prison for assaulting a woman and a police officer twice in two months. Justin Stanton, 33, was arrested in November 2016 on charges of felony aggravated assault, assault on an officer, domestic violence assault, refusing to submit to […]
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Waterford Board of Selectmen Aug. 28, 2017 Town Office Fireworks What happened: Resident Bill Roy, president of the McWain Shores Association, presented a proposed ordinance that would ban the sale and use of consumer fireworks in town, except on July 4 and Dec. 31/Jan 1., and the weekends before and after those two holidays. The petition […]
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Waterford Summer Breakfasts kick off July 4
The kickoff to the 64th year of Waterford Summer Breakfasts gets underway on Tuesday, July 4, at the Wilkins Community House at the foot of Plummer Hill Road, next to the Waterford Congregational Church. A breakfast of freshly baked muffins, eggs, pancakes, donuts holes, coffee, tea, and orange juice and real Maine Maple Syrup will […]
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Waterford man pleads not guilty to assaulting woman, police officer
PARIS — A Waterford man pleaded not guilty Thursday morning in Oxford County Superior Court to felony aggravated assault and assaulting an officer. Justin Stanton, 33, was arrested Feb. 5 on a charge of assaulting a woman for the second time in two months, assaulting an officer, resisting arrest and violating bail conditions. The court […]
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Oxford County Commission May 16, 2017 Commissioners Office, South Paris Waterford patrols What happened: Commissioners voted 3-0 to accept a contract between the Sheriff’s Office and Waterford for extra patrols during the summer. What it means: At the March town meeting, Waterford voters raised $3,672 for more police coverage. Sheriff Wayne Gallant said that the town was […]
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What You Need to Know: Waterford Board of Selectmen
Waterford Board of Selectmen April 10, 2017 Waterford Town Office Earth Day cleanup What happened: Donna McCarraher asked selectmen to allocate $200 for an Earth Day cleanup project with local children. Earth Day is April 22. What it means: She intends to buy gloves, trash bags and T-shirts for the volunteers, and rent a dumpster. What’s next: Selectman […]
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Gardening series to continue with making seed tapes
WATERFORD — The Waterford Library Gardening Series will continue from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8, on the first floor of the Waterford Library. Those attending will learn “How to Make Your Own Seed Tapes.” Seed tapes are a practical way to reduce the number of seeds needed to plant and make thinning easier. […]
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Waterford Library to meet local authors during upcoming programming
WATERFORD — Waterford Library has announced upcoming events. St. Patrick’s Day Movie: 7 p.m. Friday, March 17. The library will show “The Quiet Man” with John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, which came out in 1952. The movie is not rated. Those attending should bring a dish to share. Meet the Author — Bruce Robert Coffin: 2 […]
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Waterford voters approve $1.5M budget
WATERFORD — About 55 Waterford taxpayers braved the subzero wind chill Saturday to approve the proposed $1.5 million annual budget, an increase over last year’s budget of $1.4 million. Of the 70 articles approved which comprised this year’s warrant, only a few raised any sort of discussion from the floor. Pat Lawler motioned to increase the […]