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REMOTE WIND TRAVEL
Sep 16, 2011 12:00 amREMOTE WIND TRAVEL- Over the past summer there have been many wind turbine parts seen traveling through the River Valley. Now that the larger pieces are moving in, they take specialized trailers to move them. Notice the worker on the back with a remote to operate the rear end of the trailer while they maneuver through the intersection of Lincoln and Hancock streets. (Times photo by Cherri Crockett)
Wait! What?
Sep 16, 2011 12:00 amOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, here are some sobering statistics:
There were 429 domestic violence complaints lodged in Oxford county in 2010, up from 325 in 2009.
Safe Voices, the local domestic violence agency, provided services to 432 individuals in Oxford County, for 2010 – up from 364 the previous year.
As of July 28th, of the 17 homicides committed in Maine this year, nine were domestic violence related.
Nate Leipzig Close-up Magic Contest
Sep 16, 2011 12:00 amRUMFORD -- The International Brotherhood of Magician's Ring 362 will hold the 2011 Nate Leipzig Close-up Magic Contest at 4 p.m. Sunday at 49 Frankin, Maine's Capital of Magic.
Contestants will have ten minutes to perform close-up magic before moving to the next station. Audience members will remain at each station as magicians rotate through each group. It is anticipated that contestants will perform their close-up acts for four or more groups, but no more than six.
Fall sports2
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.
