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Oxford SWCD awards, program on chestnut trees

PARIS — The public is invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District on Saturday, April 20, at the First Congregational Church of Paris. A time for visiting will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 with program and awards to follow.

Connections • Tuesday, April 16, 2013

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Ice out in Bridgton BRIDGTON — Ice out for the Bridgton Community Center contest on Moose Pond was April 5. The drawing for the winning ticket will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, at the Bridgton Community Center. Underwood Library events

Connections • Monday, April 15, 2013

Skills day teaches importance of math

PARIS — Despite a mid-spring ice storm that forced school to close 90 minutes early on Friday and eliminated the much-anticipated team tower-building activity, fifth- and sixth-grade students said they not only learned a lot at the math-building skills day, but had a great experie...

Leslie H. Dixon, Staff Writer • Oxford Hills • Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 8:00 pm

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School honor roll

PARIS — The following students were named to the third quarter honor roll at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Grade nine High honors: Benjamin Andrews, Todd Gustaitis, Jared Hall, Jordon Labbe, Carina Sclafani and Theresa Wilson.

Connections • Sunday, April 14, 2013

Supper to benefit Norway pet shelter building

PARIS – A spaghetti pie dinner to help Responsible Pet Care get into into its new building will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, April 12, the Paris Fire Station on Western Avenue. The supper is being cooked by the Paris Fire Women's Auxiliary and includes homemade desserts. The cost is $8 ...

• Oxford Hills • Friday, April 12, 2013

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First U. Church guest speaker PARIS — Silver Moore-Leamon will be the guest speaker at the First Universalist Church on Pine Street on Sunday, April 14. Music for the 10 a.m. worship service is under the direction of Donna Hurd and Sunday School is under the directio...

Connections • Friday, April 12, 2013

Soil/Water District photo winners named

Press Release Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District Photo Contest Winner Announced And the Winner is….. The Winner of the 3rd Annual Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District Photo Contest is Jade Gianforte of Rumford with her photo entitled The Meandering ...

Connections • Friday, April 12, 2013

Hospice House walks to be held in Farmington, Paris, Auburn

LEWISTON — 2013 is the fifth anniversary of the Hospice House 5K & Remembrance Walk. The event has grown substantially over the years to include three locations and more than 500 participants. This year, events will be held in Farmington on May 5, Oxford Hills on May 18 and in Au...

Connections • Friday, April 12, 2013

Oxford Hills Middle Schoolers compete on "Kick Start"

PARIS – Three Oxford Hills Middle School students will appear on a popular game show aimed at getting seventh-, eighth- and ninth-graders to think about attending college. Caitlyn Lord and Dana Casey, both of Oxford, and Chris Ouellette of Otisfield will be the sole contestants on &l...

Leslie H. Dixon, Staff Writer • Oxford Hills • Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 7:25 pm

Paris Budget Committee tackles thorny police issue

PARIS — The Budget Committee is struggling with recommending a police budget without wading into the controversy over keeping the Police Department or contracting the Oxford County Sheriff's Office. At its meeting Wednesday, members said it was important that their recommendation not...

Tony Reaves, Staff Writer • Oxford Hills • Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 7:10 pm

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