LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, is holding two public hearings on its 2020-2024 Area Plan that outlines the organization’s vision to serve the older and disabled adults populations over the next four years. The public is invited to participate. Comments also are welcome via email […]
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Virtual job fair offered
OXFORD HILLS — Oxford Hills Community Education Exchange (Education Exchange) and Region 11 Oxford Hills Technical School are hosting a Virtual Job Fair to help support students and local businesses. Erica Watson, Executive Director of the Education Exchange hopes that “The Virtual Job Fair is one way we can help students and businesses connect during […]
Two nonprofits collaborate to bring gardens to residents in need
NORWAY — The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy is teaming up with the Alan Day Community Garden to launch Solidarity Gardens to help people wishing to grow their own food at home in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Successful applicants will receive a garden bed or a raised planter installed at their home. Included in […]
Conservation Photo Contest opens
COUNTY — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District would like to announce the 2020 Conservation Photo Contest. We are looking for your best conservation photo in the field of Agriculture, Forestry, Soil & Water or Wildlife to grace the cover of our 2020 Annual Report. A prize package provided by Aubuchon Hardware, Tractor […]
Maine Veterans’ Home holds family car parade
PARIS — A parade of cars and trucks made their way through the grounds of Maine Veterans’ Home – South Paris on Thursday, May 14, to the joy of residents and staff who watched on from windows and sidewalks. The parade was organized to help brighten the day of residents and their loved ones, […]
Branch announces candidacy
PARIS — Katey Branch is running for Maine State Senate in District 19 which includes the towns of Paris, Norway, Oxford, Bridgton, Naples, Fryeburg, Otisfield, Denmark, Harrison, Sebago, Porter, Hiram and Brownfield. Katey has been dedicated to improving opportunities for the community for over 30 years. She is the owner of Halls Pond Healing […]
Local bank warns fraud is on the rise
NORWAY — In these times of crisis, fraudsters take advantage of the public’s fear, anxiety and uncertainty to step up their attempts to obtain sensitive, personal information, thereby allowing them to steal identities and, potentially, money. This week, we were made aware of a scam targeting Norway Savings Bank customers. The fraudsters called various NSB […]
Food pantry reopening
OXFORD — Oxford Helping Hands food Pantry at 85 Pleasant Street in Oxford, will be re-opening Thursday June 4th. New hours are 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. We will be operating on a drive thru basis.