OXFORD — The Anderson-Staples American Legion will hold a block party July 3 to raise funds for building updates. The event will be held in the baseball field at the Legion Hall, 169 King St., from 1 to 9 p.m. Organizers say there will be a breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m., followed by a […]
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Local students earn degrees from the University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Some 2,557 students were awarded bachelor’s degrees during the University of Vermont’s 211th commencement ceremonies on May 19. Local students earned the following degrees. Anna L. Herbert of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and food sciences. Kelly C. Phillips of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in animal sciences. […]
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Kaplan students graduate
PORTLAND — Kaplan University held a commencement ceremony on June 8 to celebrate the graduation of 367 students from all three Maine campuses in Augusta, Lewiston and South Portland. Local graduates are: Associate of Applied Science Accounting: Steven Bowdich, Lewiston; Roberta Emmons, Windham; Therese Hebert, Lewiston; Amy Hughes, Windham; Deanna Tarbox, Windham; Patricia VanBoskirk, Bethel. […]
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Summer Meals programs kick off
OXFORD HILLS/MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16’s Food Service Department and St. Joseph’s College provide free meals to children and teens age 18 and under during the summer through the Summer Food Service Program, also known as Summer Meals. Families are encouraged to come to the kickoff events to learn more about the program in their […]
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Kenny Rogers to perform at Oxford Fair
OXFORD — Kenny Rogers is coming to the Oxford Fair. The legendary country singer will perform Saturday, Sept. 14, at the fairgrounds off Pottle Road. Tickets are $10, Oxford Fair President Jackie Young said Tuesday. Rogers is one of music’s legendary voices with classics such as “Lucille” and “The Gambler,” a story song that became […]
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Oxford Historical Society meeting OXFORD — The Oxford Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the Kay House, 73 Pleasant St. All members and those interested in history are welcome. The entertainment will be presented by Glenda Drapeau, Oxford librarian. Glenda will present the history of the Oxford Library. Refreshments will […]
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Bridge tournament raises $5,000 for Alzheimer’s Association
OXFORD — More than 100 bridge players raised $5,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association at a tournament at the Oxford Community Hall on Friday. “It was a grand slam!” organizer Pat Quinn of the Oxford Hills Bridge Club said in a statement Sunday. The tournament lasted 16 hours and included 116 players from the Lewiston/Auburn and […]
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King holding local office hours
LEWISTON — Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King announced the first of two rotations of constituent outreach hours for the month of July. The hours are part of his “Your Government, Your Neighborhood” initiative and offer an opportunity for residents to meet directly with a staff representative to discuss specific problems, legislative issues or any concerns […]
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Concerts in the Park to begin OXFORD — Anderson-Staples American Legion Post 112 will host four Concerts in the Park starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, with musical trio Lorraine Ouellette on accordion, Gerry Dube on guitar and vocals and Adrian LeClair on mandolin, guitar and vocals. They have played for festivals, nursing homes […]