Fryeburg News

Winners at 11 fairs receive cash prizes and award banners Portland, Maine - Maine's Oakhurst Dairy continued its support of 4-H Youth Development Programs in Maine and New Hampshire this year, as the family-owned dairy awarded $3,900 in cash prizes to this year's young winners at 11 fairs in both states.

The film tells the story of a group of senior citizens who have been on call 24 hours a day for the past five years and have made history by greeting over 900,000 American troops at a tiny airport in Bangor, Maine.

Maine humorist Tim Sample will be on stage at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy on Friday, November 20th at 7 PM.

FRYEBURG a ' A police officer fired earlier this year for inappropriate text messaging , speeding and issuing false summonses, among other things, is seeking reimbursement for wages that were not paid while he was on administrative leave.

LOVELL a ' Two men were charged with making threats Wednesday after police were called to a disturbance on Foxboro Road, Maine State Police said.

This week's column is dedicated to the people who work in Emily's Restaurant at the Fryeburg and Windsor fairs.

Bridgton: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 26 Old North Street at the old Town Hall. Three local questions: approval of a special amusement ordinance, a "pooper scooper" ordinance and a straw poll about fixing up the old Town Hall Casco, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Central Fire Station, one local question to allow the school board to issue bonds to renovate the Lakes ...

FRYEBURG a ' Arguing cases before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, three pairs of lawyers had more of an audience at their back than usual: hundreds of students from three high schools.

The book world is shaken this week by a massive price war in which two major retailers and an online behemoth battle it out to prove that avid readers love them best.

On Saturday, Nov. 14, the Regatta Banquet & Conference Center will host the 2nd Annual Capt'n Eli Family Fun Day from Noon - 4:00 p.m. at its facility on Route 236 in Eliot, Maine.

FREEPORT a ' During its annual meeting marked more by ceremony than business, the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority on Thursday held off its decision regarding a controversial lease agreement that could bring Oxford Aviation to Brunswick Naval Air Station.

In the photo, left to right, are Bobby Silcott local Animal Control Officer and Board Member of Harvest Hills Animal Shelter along with David Aaskov of Windham; Winner of this years quilt raffle.

FRYEBURG a ' Fryeburg Fair recorded its first record day in three years Thursday.

BROWNFIELD a ' Two women were arrested Tuesday on charges related to an assault last month.

Terry Karkos/Sun Journal On opening day Sunday at the Fryeburg Fair, Jake Cash of Poland shares information about his two 5-year-old short-horn oxen, "Dan," center, and "Dick," which each weigh 4,200 pounds.

It is a feeding frenzy at the Fryeburg Fair. Traditional fair food, including fried dough, French fries, sausages, pork sandwiches, funnel cakes, ice cream, popcorn, with a scattering of Thai food, Philippine food, lobster rolls, veggie wraps and burritos, are all found in the midway area of the fair.

FRYEBURG a ' After a brief passing of raindrops at the Fryeburg Fair on Monday, visitors saw much more unusual items falling through the sky: steel skillets.

Maine's biggest agricultural fair kicks off Sunday with the promise of more than 4,000 animals, harness racing, pig scrambles, 165 food booths, exhibition halls and a midway with more than 50 rides.

As the last days of summer start winding down, the excitement for fall begins. Soon the air will be brisk and the leaves will turn from bright and lively greens to deep and russet reds, golds, and browns.

BRUNSWICK a ' Questions about Oxford Aviation's past and current business practices continue, even as the organization working to bring the private firm to Brunswick Naval Air Station on Monday assured residents and town officials that it is conducting due diligence.