June 2020
Opening for curbside service
To the Editor: In accordance with the governor’s timeline for reopening Maine’s economy, the library is excited to be able to lend library materials through curbside service, beginning on Tuesday, June 2. Patrons may request books, DVDs, and audio books via phone (824-2520), email ([email protected]), or the library’s website (bethellibraryassociation.org). When using the website, you […]
Vote ‘Yes’ on Question 1 ‘
To the Editor: Staying in touch with family during the pandemic has been an unexpected positive experience. My children and grandchildren live in Arizona, Oregon and Vermont. Before COVID-19 my wife Peggy and I would communicate with them by phone and Facebook. The pandemic introduced us all to Zoom and now I can see them, […]
American Legion scholarship recipients
PARIS — The American Legion is giving three $200 first semester scholarships this year. The Girls State scholarship goes to Olivia Rowe, who is going to Thomas College. The Marion Millet scholarship goes to MacKenzie Truman, who is going to the University of Tampa. The unit’s $200 scholarship goes to Shaelyn Hanscom who is going […]
Attention RSU 10 taxpayers
To the Editor: Only Charlie Maddaus of Sumner had the courage and common-sense in voting “No” on the proposed RSU #10 2020-2021 Budget. The 5.53% increase is unrealistic and irresponsible in a ‘normal’ year. This is not a normal year; we may never return to normal. As he correctly noted, thousands of Mainers are now […]
Rick Bennett for Senate
To the Editor: While I am no longer in the Oxford Hills, My heart and spirit always will be! My good friend Rick Bennett is running for the Maine state senate in district 19! He served in this capacity from 1996 to 2004! He was president of the Maine Senate in 2001 and 2002. I […]
Conservation Photo Contest opens
COUNTY — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District would like to announce the 2020 Conservation Photo Contest. We are looking for your best conservation photo in the field of Agriculture, Forestry, Soil & Water or Wildlife to grace the cover of our 2020 Annual Report. A prize package provided by Aubuchon Hardware, Tractor […]
Two nonprofits collaborate to bring gardens to residents in need
NORWAY — The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy is teaming up with the Alan Day Community Garden to launch Solidarity Gardens to help people wishing to grow their own food at home in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Successful applicants will receive a garden bed or a raised planter installed at their home. Included in […]
Virtual job fair offered
OXFORD HILLS — Oxford Hills Community Education Exchange (Education Exchange) and Region 11 Oxford Hills Technical School are hosting a Virtual Job Fair to help support students and local businesses. Erica Watson, Executive Director of the Education Exchange hopes that “The Virtual Job Fair is one way we can help students and businesses connect during […]
SeniorsPlus announces virtual public hearings
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, is holding two public hearings on its 2020-2024 Area Plan that outlines the organization’s vision to serve the older and disabled adults populations over the next four years. The public is invited to participate. Comments also are welcome via email […]