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Sep 16, 2011 12:00 amMOUNTAIN VALLEY FIELD HOCKEY TEAM -- From left in the front row are Becca Maifeld, Chelsea Bordeau, Makayla White, Ayla Allen, Emily Gallant, Sidney Yahn, Whitney Ruff and Chelsea Gauvin. In the second row are Kayla Drapeau, Amanda Thurston, Nicole Couch, Adrianna Gorham, Taylor Dickson, Kirsten Brown and MacKenzie Gallant. In the third row are Samantha Blanchard, Ellie Hall, Morhan Duguay, Carita DeTellis, Yuki Chang and Megan Worthley. In the back row are Alexa Fryover, Vanessa Swett, Allie Thomas, Kayla Pingree and Nicole Burgess. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)
Chamber Chatter
Sep 16, 2011 12:00 amTalk about community involvement and generosity! Nicols Brothers Logging, Inc. lends a bridge to the Town of Rumford after the wrath of Irene! As I understand it, there would have been quite a wait for the families in the Swain Road area and beyond before they would have been able to use that part of the road. This affected not only the families in the proximity but also school buses, emergency vehicles, commuters, workers, etc. on a daily basis. Thanks to Jim and Carlene for their quick thinking and caring about the community.
Oxford County still examining Irene damage
Sep 16, 2011 12:00 amANDOVER NORTH SURPLUS -- The extent of damage from Tropical Storm Irene is still being seen as Oxford County surveys destruction in the unorganized territories.
County Administrator Scott Cole said East B Hill Road, which connects Andover and Upton, is “severely damaged” and that part of the travel lane washed out as a result of heavy rain on Aug. 28 into the next day.
Celebrating a century plus two
Sep 16, 2011 12:00 amCANTON- The Garden Cafe, located inside the Victorian Villa was humming with the sound of birthday wishes and casino chips on Monday when more than 40 residents and friends of Clara Thibault joined together to celebrate her 102nd birthday.
T-Acadie to perform at Skye
Sep 16, 2011 12:00 amREGION -- New England Celtic Arts will present T-Acadie at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in South Carthage on Wednesday and at Unity College Center for the Performing Arts in Unity on Thursday.
Curtain is at 7 p.m. at Skye, and 7:30 p.m. in Unity. There is a pre-show jam session 45 minutes prior to curtain at Skye and Unity. Audience members are encouraged to bring their instruments and jam with the artists for a few minutes.
Healthy Living III
Sep 16, 2011 12:00 amSun safety guidelines
For years doctors and safety experts have preached the importance of being smart about sun exposure. Considering skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Canada and the U.S., according to statistics published by the leading cancer organizations in both countries, many people have long heeded the warnings. Although many of the precautions remain the same, this season individuals may want to pay attention to some of the newer information about sun safety.
UV Rays and the Ozone Layer
NewPage seeks path to restructure
Sep 16, 2011 12:00 amREGION -- NewPage Corp., the largest North American maker of coated papers, has filed for bankruptcy six years after being bought by Cerberus Capital Management LP.
Competition from Europe and Asia and rising costs for pulp, energy and chemicals have hurt their business, as well as falling demand as advertisers and readers move online.
Rotary plans Oktoberfest on October 15th
Sep 16, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- Tables are still available for the Oktoberfest sponsored by the Rumford Area Rotary, to be held on Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hope Association Adult Activity Center (the former armory building) on Lincoln Avenue.
Crafters, bakers and other groups and individuals will be able to set up on Friday, October 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. and at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the event.
Hospital memorial bench dedicated
Sep 09, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- The family of Yvonne Turbide Campbell recently gathered at Rumford Hospital to dedicate the granite bench that family and friends purchased to memorialize Campbell who served the community as a registered nurse at the hospital for 45 years.
Campbell’s son, Steven, led the group in remembering her by talking about what made them grateful to have had her in their lives and sprinkling holy water on the bench.
A legacy of love, longevity
Sep 09, 2011 12:00 amDIXFIELD- September 1 marked the 70th wedding anniversary of Henry and Elaine Thebarge, something many of us can only dream about. For this couple and their family, it was a time that was made memorable through a family party with more than 60 members in attendance, including the newest addition, two-month-old, great-great granddaughter, Molly.
It all began when Henry was just 16 and Elaine was 14; they met at a basket party in Madison.
