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  • Chili Chowda Cookoff a great success

    Feb 24, 2011 12:01 am

    MECHANIC FALLS — The Boghooters Snowmobile Club of Mechanic Falls hosted the second annual Chili & Chowda Cookoff at the Elm Street School in Mechanic Falls recently.

  • Collaborative hires network facilitator

    Feb 24, 2011 12:01 am

    BETHEL — The Bethel Area Nonprofit Collaborative (BANC) achieved a large stride ahead in its development this month by hiring a network facilitator. Jessie Seymour Perkins will serve to enhance and build meaningful connections among Greater Bethel Area nonprofit organizations by facilitating collaboration through activities, communications, fundraising and much more.

  • McLaughlin Garden appoints seasoned executive

    Feb 24, 2011 12:01 am

    Ruth Copeman

  • Energy Fair planned in Mechanic Falls

    Feb 24, 2011 12:01 am

    MECHANIC FALLS — An Energy Fair is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 in the municipal gym in Mechanic Falls from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    The Energy Fair, sponsored by the Mechanic Falls Energy Committee is part of the education component required of a grant recently received by the Town from Efficiency Maine. There will be representatives with educational materials from Efficiency Maine, Community Concepts, Goulet Home Inspection Services, Revision Energy, University of Maine Collaborative Extension, Sustainable Collaboration Works, and the Mechanic Falls Public Library.

  • Scouts at the State House

    Feb 24, 2011 12:01 am

    SCOUTS WELCOMED — Members of Boy Scout Troop 196 of Oxford gather in the rotunda in the State House on February 17, along with their troop leaders. The Scouts served as honorary pages at the State House and had the opportunity to deliver messages and documents to members in the House Chamber. Rep. Jim Hamper gave the boys a brief tour of the State House before the start of the day’s session. From left, Ben Dill, Alex Burns, Dan Lewis, Jacob Leeman, Garrett Haslett, Cordell Leeman, Scout Master Bill Burns, Joel Haslett, Scout Leader Joe Bernard and Rep. Hamper.

  • Buckfield Masons plan supper

    Feb 24, 2011 12:01 am

    BUCKFIELD — A public supper will be held Saturday, February 26, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall in Buckfield.

    Donations will be accepted. The menu will be spaghetti, meatballs or vegetarian sauce, tossed salad, rolls, frosted cake and beverages.

    Proceeds will benefit the new septic system recently installed at the site.

    For more information, call Ron Darling at 388-2576.

  • Bethel Historical announces lecture series

    Feb 24, 2011 12:01 am

    BETHEL — A wide variety of topics are to be discussed during the 2011 Bethel Historical Society Lecture Series. Lectures are among the many program offerings presented each year by the Society to advance an understanding of and greater appreciation for the local and regional past - with a particular focus on western Maine and the White Mountain region of Maine and New Hampshire.

  • Juicy Fruit, bean patches and Awful Awfuls

    Feb 24, 2011 12:01 am

    Bruce Tyner

  • Free tax help available

    Feb 24, 2011 12:01 am

    AREA — Free tax return help is available for households with under $50,000 income. You might also be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a Federal tax benefit for people who work and make less than $48,362 per year. If eligible, filing a 2010 tax return could result in you receiving a tax credit ranging from $457 to $5,666.

  • Church plans New England boiled dinner

    Feb 24, 2011 12:01 am

    NORWAY — The classic New England Boiled Dinner is back at the Second Congregational Church, UCC, Norway on Friday, March 4, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

    As part of the First Friday Feasts series, the public is invited to join members and friends for a delicious dinner. Proceeds will benefit the church's general fund.

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