Photos: Inside a Canton dog sledding operation offering winter mushing rides
Russ Dillingham recently captured behind-the-scenes moments at a dog-based business.
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For the love of mushing
Lifelong Canton dog musher Alex Theriault and his crew offer not just wilderness dogsledding, but a glimpse into a sled dogs’ joy.
Details of $1 billion Oxford County ‘water battery’ shared with Rumford group
Construction of a pumped storage hydropower project could start around 2031, with the facility coming online in 2033, Tom Saviello and Tom Brennan said.
Sled dog presentation a big hit at Rumford library
Sarah Garland from Ultimate Dog Sledding Experience in Canton said there are 96 present and past sled dogs at their business.
Maintenance garage in Turner goes up in blaze
The fire was reported Friday morning at 426 Fish St.
Livermore Falls police investigating armed robbery at Walgreens
Police are looking for a white male who they say demanded money from an employee Thursday morning.
Dixfield area school district introduces new school resource officer
Oxford County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Cronce began his duties Monday.
Mexico area ambulance service praised for strong leadership, culture in new independent review
SafeTech also gave Med-Care, the quasi-municipal company, some recommendations on finances, capital improvement, leadership and more.
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Next generation of Bethel-area gearheads driving forward — mostly on lawn mowers
Three Oxford County students are learning trades early — guided by family, mentors and their own drive.
‘No money, no membership, no space’: Small historical societies struggle to survive
Oxford County groups hope to gather a second time this year to discuss shared concerns.
Dirigo secures Class B wrestling title
The Cougars add another championship in a hugely successful season.
High schools Thursday: Edward Little Alpine skiing wins KVAC titles
The Red Eddies sweep the individual and team championships.
Dirigo junior organizes food drive, donates 4,000 items to Peru food pantry
Kaeden Swan organized two-week project involving four schools as part of a community service project.
Woman’s Literary Union helped with fundraising | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re excited to share that Shaw’s has selected the Woman’s Literary Union of Auburn to benefit from the Give Back Where It Counts Reusable Bag Program, happening throughout February. The Shaw’s Reusable Bag Program makes it easy for shoppers to contribute to their local communities. Every time a $3 reusable Give Back…
Second-quarter run boosts Dirigo girls basketball to prelim win
Sophomores Madisyn Bradeen and Emma Witas help the Cougars beat Traip Academy in Class C South.
Girl Scouts hosting information session for families | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Girl Scouts of River Valley is hosting an informational session at High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St. in Auburn on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 6-7 p.m. to introduce families to what Girl Scouts can offer. We will have a traditional meeting with an opening, discuss what activities we will be working on,…
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