BALTIMORE — Joshua Charest, the son of John and Louise Charest of Lewiston, graduated from Johns Hopkins University with honors. Joshua was awarded the “Best Design” for his senior year design project. He designed a device that will assist leg amputees to improve the quality of an active lifestyle. The device has garnered the attention […]
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Well done – Student achievements
BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the spring 2014 semester at Boston University. A 2011 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in graphic design. — NEWTON, Mass. — Brandyn Cloutier of Dixfield graduated with a Bachelor of […]
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Free Senior Resource Fair set for June 19
MEXICO — In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Oxford County Elder Abuse Taskforce will hold a Free Senior Resource Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Oxford Federal Credit Union, 225 River Road. The event will include resource tables where attendees can receive information and resources. Agencies tabling will […]
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Invasive forest pest training is June 17
NORWAY — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry Forest Pest Outreach and Survey Project in cooperation with Oxford Soil & Water Conservation District will present Invasive Forest Pest Training from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at Norway Municipal Building, 19 Danforth St. The free program will train people to recognize […]
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Oxford re-elects Jackson, amends fire chief’s position
OXFORD — Selectman Roger Jackson was re-elected to a three-year term Tuesday, defeating challenger George Gardner III by a vote of 291-91. A state representative, Jackson said he was looking forward to going to work to improve the economic fortunes of the town. “We’ll continue to move the town forward and get the sewage system […]
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Driver injured in Oxford Casino accident
OXFORD — A Portland man cut his arm when his vehicle flipped onto its side in the Oxford Casino driveway next to Route 26 on Tuesday, police said. According to Oxford police officer Bryce Mason, Michael Colerick, 70, was leaving the parking lot around 4:30 p.m. when he reached for a pair of glasses, jerked […]
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SAD 17 budget approved in all eight towns
OXFORD — Voters in the eight towns of SAD 17 gave final approval to the $37.6 million budget Tuesday. A total of 2,078 voters approved the 2014-15 spending plan in a vote of 1,413 to 665. “The community continues to support the school as best as they’re able to,” Superintendent Rick Colpitts said Tuesday night. […]
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Oxford town manager, fire chief at odds over safety codes
OXFORD — Fire Chief Scott Hunter said disagreement over safety standards has led to a rift with Town Manager Michael Chammings. In an interview, Hunter said his multiple attempts to enforce safety standards has put him at odds with Chammings. “He’s made no bones about it that I’ve enforced the code; he doesn’t like it,” […]