Wed, Jun 19, 2013

Community

  • Big Tree Contest program is offered

    Apr 18, 2013 12:00 am

    HEBRON — On Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. until noon, the OCSWCD will be presenting a program on its annual Big Tree Contest.

    Information will be available about which native trees are involved in the search, how to nominate a tree and what happens after you’ve nominated a tree.

  • Sheep & Wool Festival slated

    Apr 18, 2013 12:00 am

    DEERFIELD, NH — Join in on Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12 at the Deerfield Fairgrounds in Deerfield, NH for the 37th annual NH Sheep & Wool Festival. There will be more than 100 vendors of yarn and other wool and fiber products, as well as farming supplies for sheep, alpacas, llamas, goats and rabbits.

  • Roadside cleanup set in Waterford

    Apr 18, 2013 12:00 am

    WATERFORD — The Town of Waterford will be holding a Roadside Clean-Up Event on Saturday, April 20, coordinated by the Transfer Station Committee and Parks Committee.

    Participants will gather at the Waterford Town Office at 9 a.m., grab trash bags and head out to pick up trash along the roadside (wear bright colored clothing and wear gloves!). Afterward, at noon, participants will gather back at the Town Office for refreshments, contests and prizes.

  • Conifer/evergreen sale scheduled

    Apr 18, 2013 12:00 am

    AREA — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District will be accepting orders for Fraser Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Canadian Hemlock and White Pine until April 30.

    All trees are sold as bare root, transplant seedlings and come in bundles of 10. Evergreens are noted for being ornamental, providing timber, planting windbreaks and add beauty and color to your landscape year-round. In addition, some are grown for use as Christmas trees.

  • Graduates

    Apr 18, 2013 12:00 am

  • What is this?

    Apr 18, 2013 12:00 am

    This metal anchor, two feet by 10 inches in size, and weighing 44 pounds, was discovered by resident Duane Richardson during the summer of 1989 in the water about 10 feet offshore between Pineholm Road, and at the time, Richardson Camp on fire lane 9 off the Greenwood Road, on Lake Pennessewassee in Norway. 

    He is hoping to learn how old it is or what kind of boat it came from. If you have an idea, e-mail us at newsteam@advertiserdemocrat.com. 

  • Teal Ribbon Run/Walk planned

    Apr 18, 2013 12:00 am

    NORWAY — REACH, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services serving Oxford County and the towns of Bridgton and Harrison, is energized to be holding their first first Teal Ribbon Run/Walk 5K on Saturday, April 27 (rain date Sunday, April 28).

    Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank, this exciting event will take place on the 5K trail located at the Roberts Frost Preserve in Norway. This preserve is part of Western Maine Foothills Trust with recreational trails and spectacular views.

  • Library announces cryptogram winner

    Apr 18, 2013 12:00 am

    PARIS — Congratulations to Reginald Jack of South Paris for winning the $5 prize for participating in Paris Public Library's March Cryptogram Challenge.

    April's cryptograms are available at the library's front desk. Completed puzzles need to be in on or before April 30 for the drawing.

  • Pizza cook-off winners

    Apr 18, 2013 12:00 am

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  • Villa holds office hours

    Apr 18, 2013 12:00 am

    AREA — Rep. Lisa Villa, D-Harrison, will hold public office hours on Saturday, April 20, at various locations throughout the area.

    Morning Dew, 19 Sandy Creek Road in Bridgton - 9:30 to 11 a.m.

    Rosie’s, 234 Main Street in Lovell - 12 to 1:30 p.m.

    Ruby Slipper Cafe & Bakery, 103 Norway Rd. in Harrison - 3:30 to 5 p.m.

    Villa represents the towns of Bridgton, Harrison, Lovell, Stow and Sweden in the Maine House of Representatives. She intends to hold office hours on a monthly basis.

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