Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills

Oxford pursues year-round recreation director

OXFORD — The town intends to hire a part-time recreation director to oversee the activities of the volunteer-driven Oxford Recreation Department year-round. Selectmen approved the creation of the new position at their meeting on Oct. 17.  With year-round programming, the department’s hardworking volunteers can use help from a regular employee, Town Manager Michael Chammings told selectmen.  […]

Posted inRiver Valley

Buyer found for former SAD 43 central office building

MEXICO — Selectmen have entered a purchase and sale agreement with a Massachusetts man for the former SAD 43 central office building. Town Manager John Madigan said Daniel Pfaff is expected to pay the $100,000 asking price. The two-story, 60- by 90-foot building next to the Mexico Recreation Center has been owned by the town […]

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Posted inLewiston-Auburn

Auburn councilors like new Public Works, recreation model

AUBURN — Combining the Public Works, Engineering, Parks and Recreation departments and city arborist under one department may not save money for the city, but it would make the operation work more efficiently, the city manager told councilors Monday. “In my opinion, the biggest efficiency you will see is that you have better leveraged resources,” […]

Posted inMaine, sj-web

Maine outdoor recreationists surveyed

AUGUSTA (AP) — Outdoor recreationists in Maine are being asked to share their attitudes and opinions about public use of private land. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife — in collaboration with the Maine Professional Guides Association, the Maine Snowmobile Association and the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine — is sending surveys to […]

Posted inFranklin

Jay recreation panel to hold work day at French Falls park

JAY — The town’s Recreation Committee will hold a Community Work Day on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 10, at the French Falls Family Recreation Park. Volunteers are needed for several tasks from 8 a.m. to noon at the park, which is off French Falls Lane that runs beside the Knights of Columbus Hall. Among the […]