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The Coat Room
OXFORD — With the onset of winter, it’s time to think about winter coats, jackets, hats, and gloves. The non profit organization RightStart will again open its “coat room” to everyone. The “coat room” is located next to the Dollar Tree and Ocean State Job Lots on Route 26 in Oxford. We’re open Wednesdays beginning […]
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Photo contest closing soon
COUNTY — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District 2019 Photo Contest will close on October 31 st so get your entries in now. The best conservation photo in the category of Agriculture, Forestry, Soil & Water or Wildlife will grace the cover of our 2019 Annual Report. One winner will be selected. First […]
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Senators announce more than $1.2 Million to prevent violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Safe Voices of Auburn have been awarded a total of $1,249,486 to support domestic violence and sexual assault prevention programs and protect survivors throughout Maine. “As we continue to work to prevent domestic violence and sexual […]
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Senator Keim holds ‘office hours’
AREA — Senator Lisa Keim will be holding local “office hours” to meet with constituents as follows: On Tuesday, October 22, from 6-7 p.m., Senator Keim will be at Buckfield Municipal Center, 34 Turner St., Buckfield. On Thursday, October 24, from 9:30-11 a.m., Senator Keim will be at the Waterford Town Office, 366 Valley Rd., […]
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Rotary is on the move
Our local Rotary Club has an energetic membership. This is demonstrated by some of our recent activities. We helped clean up and restore the South Paris Riverside Cemetery and raised money for several community projects through our annual Lobster and Steak Fest at OHCHS. Our latest project is to have one of our club […]
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Maine’s first labor strike
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library is pleased to announce a talk by University of New England history professor, Dr. Elizabeth DeWolfe on Tuesday, November 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. This illustrated talk will explore the life of New England “factory girls,” the opportunities mill work brought, and the challenges of this difficult labor. It will examine the […]
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Society to host cemetery walking tour
POLAND — From The Oxford Democrat; October 24, 1916: “Mrs. Harry Keene, wife of Deputy Sheriff Keene of Poland, was killed at Bridgton late Tuesday afternoon when the Ford car which she was driving turned turtle on the state road. The only other occupant of the car, Mrs. Herbert Pillsbury of Bridgton, escaped with barely […]
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Pumpkin carving at The Table
NORWAY — The Table’s Free Friday Fun Night on October 25th will start at 5 p.m. following the Norway Trick or Treating on Main St. both children and adults are invited to join us for pizza, popcorn, sweets along with pumpkin carving or painting, fun and games. Please join us for a fun night. One […]
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Norway Town Hall
NORWAY — October is Fire Prevention Month: ‘Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape!’. Can emergency responders see your house number from the road so they can locate you quickly? The Norway Downtown Halloween Festival will be Friday, October 25th, from 2-5 p.m. on Main Street Norway. On Saturday, October 26th, […]