STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched the Maine Farmcast, a podcast that features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers running operations of any size. “This is a way to share conversations around the livestock industry that relate to research, […]
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Oxford County Retired Teachers meeting
COUNTY — The Oxford County Educators Association-Retired, also known as the Oxford County Retired Teachers, held their May meeting at the Congregational Church in North Waterford. The speaker for the gathering was Teresa Drag from Paris. She served our country in the U.S. Marines and is the Post Commander at Floyd A. Harlow, Jr., VFW […]
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Comic Book workshops at Harrison Village Library
HARRISON — Comic book artist Ryan L. Higgins will offer two workshops for kids on Wednesday, June 26, at Harrison Village Library. “How to Draw Comic Book Characters”, for children in grades 3-6, will be offered from 3-4 p.m., and “Comics Quickstart: Launch Your Superhero Story in 90 Minutes”, for grades 6 & up, […]
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‘Longest Day’ Bridge Tournament
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Bridge Club is preparing for their two-game tournament on Friday, June 21, “The Longest Day” to raise money for the Maine Alzheimer’s Association. Last year, the group donated $10,000 to Alzheimer’s and we hope to better it this year! The games will be held at our new venue, the Oxford […]
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Oxford Hills Bridge results
OXFORD — On June 7, the Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met and announced the following winners: 1st place: Misha Tomic of Waterford and Paul Kahl of Westbrook; 2nd place: George Gallant of Otisfield and Bob Blanchette of Casco; 3rd place: Peter Dickson of Falmouth and Pat Quinn of Otisfield; 4th place: Kim Kelly of […]
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DAR honors sisters
AREA — At the June meeting of the Molly Ockett Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Chapter Honorary Regents and sisters Susan Smith and Polly Bartow were honored for their 40 years of membership in the DAR. Elizabeth Watson Calhoun, the Maine State Regent, was on hand and expressed her appreciation for “all […]
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Authors featured at Waterford Historical Society meeting
WATERFORD — The Waterford Historical Society will host its annual meeting and the first program offering of the season on Thursday, June 13 at the society’s historic Old Town House Museum, at 647 Waterford Rd., Waterford – next to Keoka Lake Public Beach. The annual meeting will begin at 6:30, followed by a presentation focusing […]
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This ‘n That
Supper CASCO — The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is hosting our June “Strawberry Shortcake” Saturday Night Supper on, Saturday, June 29 from 4:30-6 p.m. This month’s dinner will be beans, casseroles, salads, rolls, beverages, and fresh strawberry shortcakes! It’s all for $12 for adults, and $5 for children 8 and under. The […]
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‘Caldie’ Jackson seeks reelection to the Legislature
OXFORD — Rep. Caldwell “Caldie” Jackson, of Oxford, announced that he is seeking reelection to the Maine House of Representatives in Legislative District 80 (Buckfield, Hebron, Otisfield, and Oxford). A longtime resident of Oxford, Jackson feels that state government is not addressing the real problems facing Maine citizens, especially people living in rural areas. […]