PARIS — More than 500 people attended a business showcase and chili and chowder tasting Saturday, enough for organizers to promise another one next year. “We’re returning to the roots of the business shows,” said John Williams, executive director of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce. It had been four years since the chamber had […]
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Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education lists classes
PARIS — The following classes will be offered at Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education. Tuesday, Oct. 1 Computer Keyboarding, with Nancy Tyrrell, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Five weeks. Tuition is $40. Electrical Wiring for the Homeowner, with Chris Summers, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Eight weeks. $90. Text fee: TBD. Meditation the Joy of Being, with Maria Ham, 6-7:30 p.m. Eight […]
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Preview 2013: Oxford Hills cross country
Coach: Luc Roy (seventh year) Class: A Conference: KVAC Last year’s results: N/A Returning letter-winners: Boys: Senior —Kane Williamson; Junior — Brandon Pelletier; Sophomore — Ben Andrews, Ethan Judkins. Girls: Seniors — India Lucas, Gema Wheatley, Alexandra James; Juniors — Julia Dillion, Mary Bryce, Eva Gabrielson, Miranda Murphy, Briana Connell, Natasha Blake. Key loss: Moriah Lee […]
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Field hockey: Vikings answer the call
When Lewiston’s Desirae Roy hit the post early in the second half in a season-opening field hockey game, the clang of ball on post reverberated around the field. It was a moment of frustration for the Blue Devils and a wake-up call for Oxford Hills. “That was the turning point,” Lewiston coach Randy Richardson said. […]
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Preview 2013: Oxford Hills boys’ soccer
Coach: Chris Morin (sixth year)Class: A Conference: KVACLast year’s record: 2-12. Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Matt Beauchesne (MF), Matt Cipolloso (FB), Caleb Fillebrown (MF), Keylnn Laliberte (MF), RJ Card (FB), Luke Davidson (FB), Josh Gauthier (MF), Connor Gordon (FB), Walter Feeney (FB), Sam Donatelli (FB); Junior — Joey Gallant (F); Sophomores — Andrew Fleming (FB), […]
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Preview 2013: Oxford Hills girls’ soccer
Coach: Chad Truman (first year)Class: A Conference: KVACLast year’s record: 3-9-2 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Haylee Chute (MF), Kira Dube (FB), Ellex Loper (SK), Bry Starbird (MF), Coley Zufelt (SK); Juniors — Lauren Emery (FB), Paige Garcia (FB), Mikayla Morin (MF), Savanna Morin (FB); Sophomores — Sam Bickford (G), Ally Hanley (MF).Key losses: Abbie Eastman […]
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Public roads approved for ATV use
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen has approved a request by a local ATV club to use two sections of town road for its trail system. Ken Gammon, president of the Oxford Hills ATV Trail Blazers, told selectmen Thursday night that he would like to use a section of Crockett Ridge Road, approximately .2 of […]
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SeniorsPlus holding focus group for Oxford County
PARIS — SeniorsPlus announces plans to host a focus group in Oxford County from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Veterans’ Home in South Paris, to discuss aging services in rural Maine. This is one of two focus groups the agency plans to hold in order to assess the needs of “younger older” adults […]
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Oxford Hills librarian selected for Library of Congress program
OXFORD — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School librarian Jennifer Davis loves being around books. The Paris resident has been selected from more than 500 applicants to participate in the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Institute during the week of June 17. “I’m very excited about this,” Davis said. She will be […]