Gail Wilmott’s letter (April 6) about the proposed East-West highway paints a dreary picture of what will happen if the highway becomes a reality. While I don’t share Mr. Vigue’s political views, I applaud his efforts to improve the economy of Maine, especially in those areas of the state that have suffered so much for […]
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Oxford Historical Society meeting OXFORD — The Oxford Historical Society will hold their first meeting of the year at 6 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the museum on Pleasant Street. The program will be given by Ken and Gene Record on their trip to Alaska. Dues will be taken for the new year. Refreshments will […]
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SWOAM meeting about Big Tree Contest
HEBRON – A program on Maine’s Big Tree Contest will be the focus of the April 20 meeting presented by the Western Maine chapter of Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine for its first outdoor gathering of 2013. Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District officials will put on the program beginning at 9 a.m. […]
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Colby College names dean’s list students
WATERVILLE — Area students were named to the dean’s list at Colby College for their outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2012-13 year. Brittney N. Bell, a senior, is the daughter of Nancy Bell of Poland, and attended Poland Regional High School. Harper R. Burke, a senior, is the daughter of Michael […]
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Stephen A. Nichols
1958 – 2013 HEBRON — Stephen A. Nichols, 54, of Hebron, formerly of Mexico, passed away unexpectedly, and way too soon, on March 16. Born in Rumford, on March 29, 1958, he was a son of Gilbert and Ruperta (Kerr) Nichols. Steve grew up on Granite Street in Mexico and was a graduate of Mexico […]
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Hebron voters reduce budget
HEBRON — Voters voiced concern over escalating property taxes at Saturday’s annual town meeting by reducing recommended spending by almost $26,000. About 60 voters approved a $694,137 municipal budget during action on the 63-article warrant at the Hebron Station School. The final amount was down from the recommended $721,200 spending plan. In other action, voters: […]
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Sermon topic: ‘Fig Trees’ PARIS — The First Universalist Church on Pine Street welcomes Anita White as their guest speaker on Sunday, March 17. White’s sermon topic for the 10 a.m. worship service is “Fig Trees.” Music is under the direction of Donna Hurd and Sunday School is under the direction of Renee Wales. Coffee, […]
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Money for plow truck, comprehensive plan on Hebron warrant
HEBRON – Voters at the annual town meeting Saturday will be asked to approve money for a new plow truck and a comprehensive plan. Action on the 63-article warrant begins at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the Hebron Station School on Station Road. The proposed municipal budget stands at $721,2o0. “We’re staying about level,” […]
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Succulents in rock gardens PARIS — Mark Brandhorst from Halls Pond Gardens in South Paris will talk about using hardy succulents and other drought tolerant plants in rock gardens on Wednesday, March 13, at the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead on Main Street near the Oxford County Courthouse. In taking advantage of rock outcroppings and stonewalls, […]