Locals patent ironing board clamp

WATERFORD — Nestled in their log cabin home in Western Maine, Claire and Charlie Ball found the pace of retirement a little slow. So when Claire said she needed a device that could help her clean pet hair off her slacks, Charlie was only too happy to see if he could develop a solution. With two dogs and three cats in residence, Claire was looking for a clamp to go across her ironing board that would act as a third hand in holding clothes to the board while she vacuumed away the pet hair.

New AG forcing change to Hebron codes

HEBRON — The Hebron selectboard found out on Monday that existing building code rules may not be acceptable under state law.

As a town with a population under 2,000, Hebron is not required to enforce the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Codes (MUBEC) itself. Current town ordinances require Code Enforcement Officer Bill Kennedy to enforce only two out of seven sets of  building and energy codes on residential building, commercial building, residential energy, commercial energy, residential radon, indoor residential ventilation, and indoor commercial ventilation.

Local math team shines in state

PORTLAND — Ben and Gerry working together can complete a certain job in 6 hours. If working alone, Ben can complete the job in 5 hours less time than it takes Gerry. How long will it take Gerry to complete the job by himself?

Confused? Suddenly preoccupied by thoughts of ice cream? You're probably not alone; However, neither are you qualified to join the Oxford Hills High School math team.

Benefit dinner to help tragic accident

SOUTH PARIS — Locals are seeking help to bring a woman who suffered an aneurysm back to the area, so that she can be cared for by family.

Elyssa Johnson, 32, grew up in Hartford, went to high school in Buckfield, and worked for years at New England Public Warehouse in South Paris before moving to Rockmart, Georgia in 2006 with her two children.