OXFORD — Business is picking up at Oxford Aviation, and the aircraft refurbishing company is set to create another 20 positions in the next two months, in addition to eight hired in recent weeks. Diana Allen, who was recently hired to run new project development for the company, said the jobs are expected to be […]
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Census survey shows snapshot of life in Maine towns
Life isn’t so rosy if you’re a Rumford resident: Your commute is longer, your job pays less and that family next door is a lot more likely to be living in poverty. Call Lewiston home? If you’re 60 or older, there’s about a 50-50 chance you speak French or some other foreign language (but it’s probably […]
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Suzanne Grover steps down as head of Oxford Fair
OXFORD — Suzanne Grover has stepped down as president of the Oxford County Agricultural Society after 11 years at the post. At a membership meeting Tuesday evening, Vice President Jackie Young was elected as her successor. Young co-owns Young’s Greenhouse in Paris with her husband, Glen, and also serves as the Oxford Fair’s livestock superintendent. […]
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Suzanne Grover steps down as head of Oxford Fair
OXFORD — Suzanne Grover has stepped down as president of the Oxford County Agricultural Society after 11 years at the post. At a membership meeting Tuesday evening, vice president Jackie Young was elected as her successor. Young co-owns Young’s Greenhouse in Paris with her husband Glen, and also serves as the Oxford Fair’s Livestock Superintendent. […]
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Holiday concert PARIS — A holiday concert will be performed from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at the Oxford Hills High School, 1570 Main St. The concert will feature the Oxford Hills Chamber Choir singing the “Maine Christmas Song” in conjunction with Con Fullam, the writer and singer of this Grammy Award-winning song. […]
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W.J. Wheeler gives to McLaughlin Garden
BETHEL — During November, W.J. Wheeler Insurance Agency donated $136 to the McLaughlin Garden in South Paris. The company donated $1 for each new fan who “liked” the agency’s Facebook page. The agency will be hosting a similar contest during December, which will benefit another one of its nonprofit partners: Responsible Pet Care of Oxford […]
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Two stores move to Route 26 for holidays, casino traffic
OXFORD — Jesse James Knights runs Jesse James Outlaw Pawn on Route 26 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. When he applied for a license for his store, he requested 7 a.m. to midnight. Once the casino opens, he plans to take advantage of his late hours. “Casinos and pawn shops go hand in […]
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Poland board seeks traffic light at five corners
POLAND — Selectmen want a traffic light at the five-corner intersection where Route 26 meets Route 11 near the Mechanic Falls town line. Selectman Larry Moreau noted at Tuesday’s meeting that past efforts to convince Maine Department of Transportation officials that a traffic light is warranted have failed for reasons he can’t quite imagine, but […]
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Housing fair set for Norway
NORWAY— Officials from MaineHousing will hold a housing fair Dec. 8 for landlords and tenants of Section 8 housing at the Norway town office. “It’s new,” MaineHousing spokeswoman Deborah Turcotte said of the housing fair idea. Representatives from AVESTA, the firm that handles Section 8 housing for MaineHousing, will be attending, she said. “The housing […]