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ROCHESTER - The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is once again offering big prizes for its annual raffle, this year being $10,000 or a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle. This year’s Chamber Raffle events theme is “Friday the 13th,” and is underwritten by D.F. Richard Energy. The drawing is scheduled to take place on Friday, Aug. 13, at The Governor’s Inn from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets, sponsored by Service Credit Union, are on sale for a chance to win $10,000 or a 2021 Harley-Davidson...

Monadnock Ledger-Transcript Published: 4/28/2021 4:30:05 PM Mason and Milford, along with several other towns, responded to a two-acre brush fire at the Mason town line on Saturday. Both Mason and Milford were alerted to a possible fire around the same time, 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, according to Mason Fire Chief Flip Phalon. The fire was located in the northeast corner of Mason, on the Milford town line, in the area of Mitchell Hill Road. Phalon said when the smoke was originally called in, the f...

ROCHESTER — This is the design chosen by area artists to beautify the concrete barriers used for outdoor dining in the Lilac City. Volunteers are welcome to help paint the many barriers. And a brand new way to order food and support local restaurants is coming within the next few weeks, enhancing the citys efforts to keep dining vital and easy. By now, most people are familiar with the concrete barriers being used to help protect people taking advantage of dining in the streets, a tradition ...

Mitchell Hill is eying a Thursday start date for outdoor dining, following city staff’s installation of concrete barriers along North Main Street on Monday. Fallen Leaf and Revolution anticipate starting their outdoor dining this weekend. Marchionni said last week that Revolution was planning to start Wednesday, but the restaurant has been temporarily closed out of precaution since March 27 because two employees have tested positive for COVID-19. The others are also planning to start soon, sa...

A hearty Irish stew with crusty soda bread, colcannon and maybe a few boxty with thick bacon are traditional dishes served in Ireland, but in America, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations almost always include corned beef and cabbage. Shepherd’s pie might be on the menu as well as bangers and mash, and pair them all with an Irish stout. Here are some ideas on where to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day this March 17. And this year, you can enjoy and help our local restaurants during this pandemic downtur...

Image zoom Tis the season for setting festive, Easter-friendly tablescapes, and theres no pattern that evokes the spirit of spring like gingham. "Gingham is a classic check that, for me, is a sign of spring and freshness," says interior designer Mitchell Hill. "For Easter, we would wear gingham-smocked outfits, but as an adult, I see it as a nostalgic reference that can liven up any garden party with a classic twist." Interior designer Marika Meyer of Marika Meyer Textiles agrees, noting that g...

A group of volunteers in Rochester have been partnering weekly with local restaurants to provide the homeless with warm meals. Every Wednesday, behind the United Methodist Church in Rochester, the community has been coming together to care for the homeless. From boots to groceries and a warm meal from a local restaurant, the initiative Manna Meals for the Hungry has been helping those less fortunate. Cheryl Huckins put together the initiative when the pandemic began. Each week she partners...

Scarborough Police Beat: Jan. 18-24 Share Arrests 1/20 at 5:12 p.m. Richard Alan Logan Sr., 65, of Portland, was arrested on Gallery Boulevard by Officer Daniel Donovan on charges of disorderly conduct and unlawful trespass. 1/21 at 3:46 p.m. Jonathan Scot Geisinger, 43, of Saco, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Daniel Donovan on charges of violating conditions or release, unlawful possession of fentanyl powder and two counts of unlawful possession of drugs. 1/22 at 12:32 a.m. Douglas A. MacL...

Roy Gandy stood on Rotary ramp number 800 Saturday remembering ramp number one. The first recipient had suffered from polio and had a terrible time trying to get in and out of his home. Gandy and fellow Rotarians were there to install an air conditioner for the Madison County man, but it was obvious, he needed a ramp. “He was a good guy, but he was crawling in and out of his house,” said Gandy. “That ramp was our first one, a 24-footer. It took us most of the day to do it.” ...

Scarborough Police Beat: Nov. 30-Dec. 6 Share Arrests 11/30 at 6:47 a.m. Kevin L. Paradis, 42, of Scarborough, was arrested on Broadturn Road by Officer Christopher Gerossie on a charge of domestic violence assault. 11/30 at 10:38 a.m. Lisa J. Gould, 40, of Indian Island, was arrested on Payne Road by Officer Shawn Anastasoff on warrants. 12/5 at 3:57 a.m. Carissa Sellin Wright, 25, of Biddeford, was arrested on Payne Road by Officer Christopher Gerossie on a warrant. 12/6 at 10:32 p.m. Gregory...