The road leading to Oxford’s public boat launch at Thompson Lake is too narrow for two-way traffic and its aging retaining wall needs replacement.
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Few anglers fishing on April Fool’s Day
Traditionally, many anglers look forward to April 1, but nowadays it depends on the weather and the zone.
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Frustration reigns as a warm winter melted hopes for outdoor Maine pursuits
Lake Auburn saw ice-out March 12, the earliest ever recorded since 1836, according to Erica Kidd, watershed manager for the Auburn Water and Sewage Districts and Lewiston Water Division.
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Photos: Water colors in Oxford
Fall foliage on Thompson Lake is nearing peak Wednesday.
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Friends help state loon count while keeping a tradition alive
Long-time volunteers Peggy Dorf and Bonnie Eletz share their love of loon counting on Thompson Lake.
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Thompson Lake Dam: Good shape
OXFORD — The Thompson Lake Dam appears to be in good shape. Town Manager Butch Assselin told selectmen about the dam condition at the board’s September 20 meeting after a diving company spent three days in Oxford, last week completing major repair work on the centuries old dam that controls the level of lake water. “Joe […]
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Thin ice on Thompson Lake
A four-wheeler is partially submerged in Thompson Lake near Pismo Beach in Oxford on Wednesday afternoon. The Maine Warden Service did not return requests for information on the incident. (Chuck Blacquiere Photo) A four-wheeler is partially submerged in Thompson Lake near Pismo Beach in Oxford on Wednesday afternoon. The Maine Warden Service did not return requests […]
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Richard E. Bartow
WINTER PARK, Fla. — Richard E. Bartow passed away Jan. 20 after a short struggle with cancer. Dick was born May 29, 1932, in Long Island, N.Y., growing up in Port Jefferson. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and served in the United States Air Force as a research engineer, attaining the rank of captain. Following […]
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Thelma L. Patry
1923 – 2015 LEWISTON — Thelma L. Patry, 92, of Lewiston passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13. She was born May 18, 1923, in St. Agatha, the daughter of Onezime E. Michaud and Methaide (Marquis) Michaud. She was the youngest of 12 children. She attended schools in St. Agatha and graduated from Orono High School […]
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William J. Scanlon
1926 – 2015 WINDSOR, Conn. — William J. Scanlon, 89, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., formerly of Mechanic Falls, died Thursday, June 11, at Kimberly Hall in Windsor, Conn. He was born In Lynn, Mass., on June 2, 1926, the son of William M. and Evelyn Berry Scanlon. He served in the U.S Army during World […]