Principal’s Corner Wow, as I am writing this, there are just 12 days left in the year. Keeping the kids focused as we come to the end of this year has become increasingly … umm … shall I say interesting? And contrary to popular opinion, I am not too old to remember the feeling I […]
June 2019
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RSU 16 honors graduates
MECHANIC FALLS – Ten RSU 16 Adult Education students were honored at a cap and gown graduation ceremony May 31 for meeting high school completion goals. Over 75 friends and family members gathered in the Elm Street School gymnasium as six of the graduates marched single file to “Pomp and Circumstance” played by pianist Lindsay […]
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Annual kitten shower is June 15, 16
NORWAY — Due to the explosion of cats and kittens that occurs this time every year, Responsible Pet Care is bursting at the seams and needs donations and supplies. Fortunately, its annual kitten shower will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, from noon to 5 p.m. As always, they will have many […]
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Rev. Dr. David R. Clark welcomed
OTISFIELD — The East Otisfield Free Baptist Church welcomes Rev. Dr. David R. Clark as its interim pastor. Rev. Dr. Clark (Pastor Dave) has many years of religious education and service to his name, graduating from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 1978 and starting work as a pastor in 1979. He has pastoral experience in […]
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Academic honors
Castleton CASTLETON, Vt. — Jayna Ryan, of Norway, has been named to the Castleton University dean’s list for the spring semester of the 2018-19 academic year. To qualify for this honor, a student must maintain full-time status and a semester GPA of 3.5. Husson BANGOR — Husson University has announced that the following students have […]
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Scribner’s Mill to offer tours
HARRISON — Scribner’s Mill and its Homestead will be open for tours Saturday, June 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. If you want to know what a wrag wheel is, what it looks like and how it works, this would be a good time to visit. This part of the sash saw works is to be […]
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Open sites for Summer Food Service program
AREA — RSU 16 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all age-eligible children free of charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in […]
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Graduations
Emerson BOSTON, Mass. — Natalie Livak, from South Paris, participated in Emerson College’s 2019 commencement ceremonies May 12, receiving a Bachelor of Science in communication disorders. Livak will officially complete the degree in August 2019. Award-winning journalist, speaker, and author Soledad O’Brien received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree and delivered the undergraduate commencement […]
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Oxford report dedicated to John Crumpton, Jr.
OXFORD — The 2019 Town report was dedicated to John Crumpton, Jr. in recognition of his service to his country and his community. In honor of the dedication, a legislative sentiment was presented to him at the Saturday, June 8 town meeting. Crumpton had an illustrious career in the military, serving in 3 wars. Crumpton […]
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Selling Fentanyl? Out in an hour…
OXFORD — Despite the opiod crisis, despite violating condition of release, a couple charged for possession of Fentanyl were released from jail before law enforcement had finished the paperwork, according to Oxford Police Chief Mike Ward who said he was really frustrated. On June 5 at 5:30 p.m., Oxford Police officers, Maine State Police, Maine […]