OXFORD — It may not have been a very snowy winter, but the Oxford Hills School District is out of snow days. SAD 17 canceled classes Thursday when at least 7 inches of snow pelted the region throughout the day. It was the seventh snow day of the school year. “Our calendar had six storm […]
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Custodians Chinese Auction to take place March 10
OXFORD HILLS — Donations are needed for the eighth annual SAD 17 Head Custodians Chinese Auction. It is their largest fundraiser and the funds are for scholarships the organization awards to Oxford Hills students continuing their education beyond high school. Donations can be dropped off with any of the head custodians in the schools of […]
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Church activities SUMNER — Pastor Howard MacMullen invites the neighbors of the Congregational Church of East Sumner to join in the upcoming activities: Senior lunch and bingo take place every third Wednesday of the month at noon. Knitting group also takes place on third Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Bible Study is held at […]
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Oxford Casino hiring 50 dealers
OXFORD — The Oxford Casino will hold a job fair Saturday, March 3, for applicants to fill more than 50 openings for table-game dealers, according to a release from the company. Jack Sours, vice president and general manager of The Oxford Casino, called the job fair “the first of many.” “While this first job fair […]
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Repair for straw bag, quilt sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a straw carry-all. The straw surrounding the handles has split such that it no longer encases the handle. Is there anyone locally, or even within the state of Maine, who can do repairs on straw bags? — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots is not sure if someone will […]
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Buyer interest shown in Oxford Post Office building
OXFORD – The Oxford Post Office building has drawn some interest since being put up for sale last year, an agent said. The property at 98 Pleasant St. is owned by the estate of Elizabeth M. Robinson, according to her son and legal representative George B. Robinson of Otisfield. The asking price is $129,000. Tom […]
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Free school and community gardening course offered
RUMFORD — Area businesses, organizations and teachers can learn how to organize a school or community garden during a five-week course offered through the Oxford County Cooperative Extension Service. The five, two-hour sessions are free and will begin at 4 p.m. Feb. 29 at Mountain Valley High School. They are open to people from the […]
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World’s Fair supper HARRISON — The Waterford World’s Fair will have their next public supper on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the United Parish Congregational Church, 77 Main St. (also Route 117). The menu will be Dana’s famous baked stuffed haddock with potato, vegetables, cole slaw, rolls, drink and a slice of homemade pie for $8 […]
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O’Neill announces candidacy for House District 100
OXFORD — Colin O’Neill of Oxford has announced his candidacy for House District 100, representing Oxford, Otisfield and Mechanic Falls. That seat is presently held by Rep. James Hamper, R-Oxford. In his news release announcement, O’Neill said, “The state of Maine has a problem: too many Mainers leaving the state for education, for jobs, for […]