While larger and steadier vaccine supplies will likely prompt changes by the Mills administration, the 41 additional COVID-related deaths identified since late January highlight the ongoing toll of the pandemic.
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The Latest: New coronavirus variant in New York spurs caution, concern
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Foothills Foodworks tackles food insecurity in Oxford Hills
NORWAY — The Western Foothills are known for many things. One thing is local food. Another thing is people who care. So when a pandemic threatened the health, livelihoods and food security of Oxford County residents, it was only a matter of time before community partners stepped in and built a network solution. “Once the […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
A glimpse to the future: Oxford Hills senior plans career to help others with type 1 diabetes
Logan Keane was diagnosed with the disease when he was 2 years old.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
West Paris town meeting March 6
WEST PARIS — On Saturday, March 6, at 10 a.m. the West Paris annual town meeting will take place at the town fire station at 25 Kingsbury Street. Incumbent Selectman Mike Grass will not be seeking re-election for a three-year term and as of now there is no one else running for the soon to […]
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Oxford continues search for new town office
Selectmen propose leasing space at Oxford Plaza as they continue plans to eventually build a new town office.
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Sports on TV: Thursday, February 25, 2021
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, February 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 7 p.m. BTN — Nebraska at Illinois CBSSN — Santa Clara at Gonzaga ESPN — Iowa at Michigan ESPN2 — W. Kentucky at Houston FS1 — Washington at Arizona St. 8 p.m. PAC-12N — UCLA at Utah 9 p.m. BTN […]
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Oxford proceeds with ordinance to open town to marijuana business
Tonight voters will decide if Oxford should allow unlimited retail marijuana to join the town’s mixed use district.
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Poland to hold virtual candidates’ forum
POLAND — All candidates for election to town government posts have been invited to participate in a candidates’ forum that will be held virtually this year. The meeting, sponsored by Friends of Ricker Library, will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. Those interested can find the Zoom link on the town website, on its […]
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Scholarship available for agriculture education
ELLSWORTH & PORTLAND — Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Organization members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture, or natural resources are invited to apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation. The Guerrette FFA Scholarship Fund provides one […]