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Annual Maine West Broadband Summit set for June 4
REGION — Anyone interested in learning about opportunities to expand access to reliable, affordable, high speed, internet service in Oxford County is encouraged to join the third Maine West Broadband Summit – virtually from 8:30-10:00 a.m. Friday, June 4. The event features talks by Peggy Shaffer, Director of the ConnectMaine Authority, about current and expected […]
Click It or Ticket Campaign kicks off Monday
AUGUSTA – Together with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) two-week Click It or Ticket Campaign, the Maine Buckle Up. No Excuses! Campaign kicks-off on May 24th with State police, municipal police, and sheriff departments stepping up patrols through June 6. These campaigns are intended to raise awareness about the importance of seat belt […]
Maine Woodland Owners announces restart of in person programs
AUGUSTA — In response to recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, Governor Mills has lifted all capacity limits and requirements to physically distance in public outdoor settings in Maine as of May 24. As a result, Maine Woodland Owners will offer a full slate of in person field programs this summer and fall. The […]
Vaccines begin for children ages 12-15
STATE — MaineHealth, the region’s largest integrated health system, announced today that it has begun offering vaccinations for COVID-19 to children ages 12 – 15 following state and federal approval of inoculations for that age group. In anticipation of the approval, MaineHealth opened up registration for the vaccine to children ages 12-15 last week, and […]
Upcoming training helps faith leaders support DV victims
BRIDGTON — Through These Doors and New England Arab American Organization will sponsor three virtual workshops for faith leaders and congregation members who want to learn new ways to support victims of domestic violence and elder abuse. Building Bridges: Addressing Domestic Violence through the Lens of Faith will begin on May 25 and continue weekly through June 8, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This free three-part series is facilitated […]
Oxford to hold candidates night set
OXFORD — The Town of Oxford will hold a Candidates Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Oxford Community Center , 223 King St. and is open to all Oxford residents to meet and ask questions of the four candidates running for the two seats on the Oxford Selectboard. The candidates include Selectman […]
This & That
Yard Sales NORWAY — Norway Grange Yard Sale, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through May, June and July. NORWAY — The Heywood Club of Crockett Ridge in Norway sponsors a 7-mile yard sale each year except for last year because of the pandemic. This year we will be back up and running but on […]