SUMNER — The Town of Sumner, at the request of the Selectpersons, will take an official break at Town Meeting. Citizens are asked to share their opinions about “opting in” the cultivation of marijuana in Sumner. The Select Board will consider opinions expressed and they will determine whether an ordinance committee will be formed. Citizens […]
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Church welcomes all to Friendship Day
MECHANIC FALLS — Everyone is invited to come to the Friendship Day picnic at Our Lady of Ransom Church at noon on Sunday, August 25. Food will be cooked by the Norway/Mechanic Falls Knights of Columbus and augmented by many tasty side dishes, salads and desserts prepared by members of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish […]
Oxford Hills Native Maintains the Navy’s Newest, Most Advanced Helicopters
JACKSONVILLE, Fla – A 2005 Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School graduate and Oxford Hills, Maine native is serving with a U.S. Navy helicopter squadron that flies the Navy’s newest and most technologically-advanced helicopter. Felicia Starbird Petty Officer 3rd Class Felica Starbird credits much of their success from lessons they learned growing up in Oxford Hills. […]
Rotary Lobster
PARIS — The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills would like to invite you, your staff, family & friends to their 33rd Annual Lobster & Steak Fest. It will be held on Saturday, August 17th, from 3-6 pm at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School under the tents. Tickets are $25/pp in advance or $30 the day […]
Swap Shop volunteers needed
BUCKFIELD — The Buckfield-Sumner Transfer Station hosts a Swap Shop where town residents can drop off usable items (clothes and most anything else) for reuse. This diverts about 50 tons of material away from trash disposal each year and provides to users a great free source of good used clothes, household articles, books and more. […]
Oxford Planning Board Agenda – August 8, 2019
TOWN OF OXFORD PLANNING BOARD MEETING Aug 8, 2019 @ 6:00PM 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ACTION ON MINUTES: Minutes of July 11, 2019 3. New Business: A. Shoreland Zoning application: (1) Louise and Charles Brittingham, stairs to the water in Limited Res Zone to replace existing poorly constructed stairs, Map U22/032-A, 27 Whitney Pond […]
Like people? Writing?
AREA — Do you enjoy meeting people, learning about things and writing about it all? If so, come write for us! Freelance writer sought for local community newspapers including The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal, The Livermore Falls Advertiser and The Advertiser Democrat.. Contact [email protected]
Noelle Wentworth Spreads Her Wings
Noelle Wentworth is a woman who has learned what it means to be an independent spirit. Experiencing heartbreak, rediscovering herself, and starting life over again have all directed her toward Maine, the place she feels she belongs. She may be happily single, but she is never alone. She shares her South Paris home with her […]
Stone Trust brings the art of walling to Hiram
HIRAM — Tear Cap Workshops is hosting two Stone Wall Building workshops this summer and fall in partnership with The Stone Trust. One class will be offered August 24 – 25, and another September 28 – 29. Both classes will be led by certified dry stone walling instructors from The Stone Trust. The workshops are […]
Purple Hat Drive at Paris library
PARIS — Rosealyn Downing, 11, hones her crocheting skills at the Paris Public Library for a good cause. Daughter of Brandi Lacasse of Oxford, Rosealyn has thus far crafted five newborn purple hats to donate to the Paris Public Library for the Purple Hat Drive. The drive brings awareness to a new born infant’s “Period […]