Several businesses, individuals and civic organizations continue to help Daddy O’s provide free meals in the Oxford Hills area during COVID-19.
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Good hair days are ahead!
Hair salons have been green lighted to operate in Maine’s first phase of re-opening the economy during the coronavirus public health emergency.
SAD 17 has its own version of Tony Orlando and … Rachel
PARIS — When SAD 17 kids sheltering in place need a diversion or a smile while they work through distance learning they can turn to music. They can “pop in” to Tony Orlando’s (not that one) Zoom class, take in some one-on-one instruction with Rachel Potter, watch one of the singing videos prompted by Rachel […]
Oxford Hills food assistance resources
Local volunteer organizations continue feeding their communities while local eateries do their part to help those in need.
It’s a grass roots fight against COVID-19 hardships
Since closing her martial arts school in Norway because of the public health emergency, Leisha Labonte Petrovich has turned her volunteerism into a full-time job.
SAD 17 observes spring vacation April 20-24
PARIS — As COVID-19 continues to require schools follow distance learning programs, SAD 17 will observe its regularly scheduled spring break the week of April 20-24. “It’s important for students and teachers alike to unplug and take a break for a week,” said Superintendent Rick Colpitts. “It’s been a marathon and we have a long […]
Oxford Recycling Center closed indefinitely
OXFORD — Town Manager Butch Asselin informed selectmen at Thursday’s meeting that effective Apr. 7, the Oxford Transfer Station’s recycling center will be closed until further notice. Citing data that suggests coronavirus can survive on materials up to 72 hours, Governor Janet Mills has suspended recycling programs as part of the fight against the pandemic. […]
Oxford temporarily closing recycling center
Materials can be mixed with household trash or held until the facility reopens.
COVID-19 municipal updates
Local government notices regarding hours and availability during the month of March are listed here.
Oxford Hills students take on roles of teachers of the Holocaust
In “Under a Yellow Star,” a play written and directed by Anne Sheehan, students perform a compilation of the true stories of Holocaust victims in World War II.