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Otisfield Community School welcomed former Patriots tight end Matt Mulligan, who spoke about and read his children’s book, Just a Kid from Maine, to students Nov. 3.
Otisfield Community School welcomed former Patriots tight end Matt Mulligan, who spoke about and read his children’s book, Just a Kid from Maine, to students Nov. 3.
Leah Brown, 6, of Norway confidently waits her turn to take her 4-H ewe, Buttercup, into the youth exhibition ring at the Oxford Fair Thursday. This was Brown's first year in 4-H.
Mariah Seavey, 10, of North Anson scrambles up to ride on her family's draft horse Ben as her dad Jesse Seavey warms up Ben and his partner Bill ahead of competing in the pulling arena at the Oxford Fair Thursday.
Oddities are always big attractions at fairs, including this Ankole Waturi. The cattle breed originated in Africa and was first introduced to the United States back in the mid-20th century.
Not satisfied with their own feed, Nubian goats pilfer lunch from a neighboring pen during the Oxford Fair last week.
Allison Brown (left) and Kaden Mills earned blue and red ribbons with their 4-H sheep at the Oxford Fair Thursday.
Four-month-old mini horse colt Champ came to the Oxford Fair with his dam Honey. They are members of Gabrielle McAlister's herd in Buckfield.
Rockhound Tim Sims flushes a shovel of mine tailings in water to make it easier to spot minerals like quartz, mica, feldspar and tourmaline.
Sarah Pettengill of Wild Woods Potter in Sumner set up shop in the expo area at the Oxford Fair last week. Pettengill makes all of the wares and her husband Paul does all the glazing.
