Mike Zybert, Liz Potter and Erin Place live together and mine stones from their 26-acre property in Norway.
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A third choice in governor’s race
STATE — Sam Hunkler, a physician and independent candidate from Beals, has qualified for the 2022 Maine governor’s race. He submitted more than 4,900 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office on May 27, of which 4,239 were verified as valid registered voter signatures. His place on the ballot became official on June 8. About […]
A fond farewell to a ‘great chief’
OXFORD — At noon on Thursday, June 2, Oxford Police Chief Mike Ward said his last goodbyes to his department and headed off to “fly fish, golf and relax.” Well, for the moment. After 35 years in public service, the 58-year-old Ward has a new plan. In fact, he is fulfilling his high school vision […]
Public input sought for Norway’s future
NORWAY — The Town of Norway will host two community meetings on June 1st for all ages to gather input for the vision of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is a 10-year plan for our community that lays out the direction for how the Town of Norway should meet its goals and is the […]
Otisfield likely to extend solar development moratorium
One solar project was approved back 2021 with no local regulatory procedure on the books. No more applications will be processed until an ordinance is in place.
Lorrain to seek re-election
NORWAY — Ryan Lorrain has announced that he will be seeking re-election to the Norway Board of Selectmen. Lorrain, a fourth generation resident of Norway, works for the Maine Legislature where he serves as a senior aide for the House of Representatives. In addition, he is the owner of a local small business, Norway Candle […]
Police ask for public’s help in searching for missing Oxford man
John Gleason, 56, was last seen on Jan. 24.
RPC donations piling up courtesy of the Betty White Challenge
The actress is celebrated as much for her animal rights social justice activism as her 80+ year television career.
2021: A year of life — and news — in Oxford Hills (part 1)
The pandemic continued to dominate in 2021 but individuals, organizations and events also made the news, from personal achievements to business reopenings to community support.
The Mitchell Institute names Jared J. Cash president and CEO
PORTLAND — The Mitchell Institute, a Maine non-profit founded by Senator George J. Mitchell with the goal of improving college outcomes for Maine students, has appointed Jared J. Cash as the new president and chief executive officer of the organization effective January 1, 2022. Cash replaces Meg Baxter who announced her plans to retire earlier […]