There will be a special screening of “Grumpy Old Santa” on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in Fryeburg at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with local screenwriter and Fryeburg Academy Alumni Justin Chaffee. “Grumpy Old Santa” is a touching comedy that delves into the genuine […]
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Exhibition of Fryeburg history to be celebrated at Fryeburg Academy
The Pace Galleries of Art presents an opening reception for an exhibition in support of “Fryeburg, Maine: An Illustrated History,” a new book by Brad Fuller from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy. The book explores the challenges the early settlers faced as they […]
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Fryeburg Fair sued over spectator injury
Gene Miner says he was standing at the rail during a harness race when he was struck by the starting gate.
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Greater Lovell Land Trust fundraiser set for Fryeburg Sept. 22
A Patterson Hill Pilsner fundraiser for the Greater Lovell Land Trust is scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 at Saco River Brewing, 10 Jockey Cap Lane in Fryeburg. Participants can try a new beer and support the trust’s Kezar River South Project. The trust has an opportunity to protect an additional 1,350-plus acres along […]
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Area communities plan celebrations, fireworks to mark July 4
A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.
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UMaine Farmington team places 3rd in leadership competition
FARMINGTON — A team of six student leaders from the University of Maine at Farmington recently competed in the annual Collegiate Leadership Competition. The UMF team was one of 25 teams competing from the U.S. and Canada in a two-day virtual competition, where the team from Farmington placed third for their results score and fourth […]
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Work by artist Josef Keller on display at Fryeburg Academy
A collection of paintings and sculptures featuring the work of artist Josef Keller will be on display through Friday, June 9, at The Goldberg Gallery at Fryeburg Academy. Keller, who lives in Brownfield, has over 30 years of experience creating dynamic, bold 2D and 3D art. His work is inspired by science fiction, steampunk, and […]
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Fryeburg man free on bail after being charged with assaulting police officers
Fryeburg police and Oxford County deputies responded to the scene Monday where they say Craig Leighton of Fryeburg was armed and intoxicated.
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Fryeburg Academy joins national farmers organization
Fryeburg Academy has joined the National Future Farmers of America Organization as an initiative to grow its agricultural programming. “After several months of research, it was important to me to bring FFA to Fryeburg because it will open up more opportunities for our students involved in agriculture education here,” said Jennifer Solter-Jones, FA’s science instructor […]
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Catholic parishes collect new toys, clothes for children, teens
Because of the generosity of parishioners in Auburn, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Hallowell, Millinocket and East Millinocket, Waterville, Wells and Winslow, hundreds of Maine children and teens had a happier Christmas. The Jolly Gifts program collected more than 1,000 new toys and clothing items as well as many gift cards, according to a news release […]