While commercial drivers license training demand keeps increasing, Adult Ed will soon launch heat pump and solar technology training and hopes to bring back a strong personal enrichment program.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County discusses sheriff’s coverage of Mexico
The county has sent Mexico two contract options for coverage — one for 24-hour patrol and another for patrol from 7 a.m. to midnight, County Administrator Zane Loper said.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Ed: ‘Life skills I will take with me for the rest of my life’
Young women taking certified nursing classes through Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Ed plan to keep helping people.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Photo: ‘After Hours’ stalwarts
American Legion Foster-Carroll Post No.72 Commander and local attorney Sarah Glynn and Rick Little attended November’s After Hours event at Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Ed’s new headquarters at Oxford Plaza in Oxford.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Saturday kicks off the holidays in Oxford Hills with Christmas parade, Festival of Trees
This year’s parade theme will once again center on those who serve. Veterans and active military are invited to march among the floats.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World
A solar storm may make the northern lights visible again in the U.S.
Moderate solar storms may make the northern lights visible in the uppermost parts of the nation, though it won’t be as dazzling as last month’s star show.
Posted inMaine, News
Judge approves settlement reforming use of psychotropic drugs for foster children
As part of the settlement, the state will develop a new portable health records system, create informed consent procedures and implement additional reviews.
Posted inMaine, News
Some in Maine get an early taste of winter this Thanksgiving
Power outages ticked up steadily throughout the afternoon, from fewer than 100 households across the state without power at 2:30 to nearly 17,000 at 7 p.m., according to Central Maine Power’s and Versant’s websites.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police arrest Lewiston man on drug trafficking charges, seize $100,000 of cocaine
A Lewiston man was arrested Tuesday on drug trafficking charges and a subsequent search of the man’s residence yielded around $100,000 worth of cocaine.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Five arrested, 72 grams of fentanyl seized in central Maine
According to authorities, three of those arrested following a monthslong investigation were from New York City, while two were from Chesterville.