Municipal and county spending is also up across Maine, but voters seem to be targeting public education to send a message about taxpayer-supported budget restraint.
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Unofficial state election results in Oxford Hills
Only two of SAD 17’s sending towns voted in favor of SAD 17’s $53 million budget, Norway and Otisfield.
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Oxford Hills school budget turned down by a margin of 610 votes
The tally from the eight towns was 1,236 yes and 1,846 no.
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ATV crash in Waterford sends 3 to hospital
A Saturday afternoon ATV crash on Roscoe Drive in Waterford sent three people to local hospitals, according to fire officials.
Posted inConnections
Bridgton area club donates 4 Little Free Libraries
Over the past year, the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club has placed four Little Free Libraries built by the Lake Region Vocational Center in Waterford, Sweden, Denmark and the Stevens Brook Elementary School in Bridgton. The libraries are being used to share books with no obligation to return them, according to a news release from the […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Bethel Farmer’s Market opens Saturday; Greenwood’s moves outdoors
Farmers from many Western Maine towns including Norway, Albany, Sumner, Waterford, and Rumford sell at the popular farmers’ markets.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County Commissioners Steven Merrill and David Duguay stepping down
State Rep. Sawin Millett and state Sen. Lisa Keim running for the vacancies.
Posted inConnections
Earth Day celebrations sow seeds for future in Waterford
WATERFORD — The second annual Waterford Earth Day Celebration is set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Wilkins Community House, 19 Plummer Hill Road in Waterford. There will be many hands-on activities for children and adults, storytelling, gardening tips, creative repurposing ideas, a youth clothing swap, and many information venues for people to […]
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Waterford voters establish disaster recovery fund for future storm damage
All 66 articles passed with ease during Saturday’s town meeting.
Posted inConnections
Western Foothills Land Trust’s winter programs to begin Jan. 20
Western Foothills Land Trust’s winter programs are set to begin Saturday, Jan. 20. Located in western Maine, the trust’s programs and events aim to offer a perfect blend of outdoor excitement, skill-building, and community engagement, including Nordic ski clinics, biathlon races, family friendly ski days, and moonlit snowshoe excursions. Most programs are free, but participants […]