Lauren Millett of Oxford was awarded a $5,000 Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship from the Maine Education Services Foundation, one of 15 recipients from a field of over 500 applicants.
Oxford Hills
News and information about the Oxford Hills area from the Sun Journal.
Ripley, Winship reelected as Oxford Hills school board leaders
West Paris Director Veronica Poland initiated a conversation about setting goals for committees, saying it will provide accountability and give directors a better sense of the work being done on behalf of the district.
CMP is pairing drones, vehicles and AI to survey lines in Jay area this week
The company plans to survey all 24,000 miles of its lines throughout its coverage area to check the safety and condition.
Not 1, but 2 loon chicks hatch on Albany’s Songo Pond
Bill Lowe and other loon advocates had hoped for one chick, which would have been only the second in the last 40 years. They were pleasantly surprised when two arrived.
Rumford looks to build parks and rec building by end of year
The flood of December 2023 resulted in an estimated $2 million damage to the office, equipment and garage on Lincoln Avenue.
Albany’s Songo Pond may get second loon chick in 40 years
With shallow water and many predators, it’s a tough place to raise a loon.
‘Good Trouble’ protests scheduled for July 17 across state
In western/central Maine, demonstrations will take place in Auburn, Bridgton, Farmington and Norway/South Paris.
Shortage of seasonal workers this summer slowing projects in Rumford
Public Works Superintendent Dale Roberts said one struggle is that potential workers want to be paid more than the town is offering.
Oxford Select Board approves $3M road bond
Residents voted for major reconstruction of several main Oxford roads during town meeting last month.
Oxford Hills bids farewell to historic preservation icon Andrea Burns
Norway’s village would likely look very different today, but for the efforts of preservation warriors like Andrea Burns.