Swim lessons offered in Oxford OXFORD — Oxford will be signing up children for the swimming program on Wednesday, June 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. Sign-ups can also be completed at the town office. Small children will need to be accompanied by an adult in the water. Fees are $20 for the first child, […]
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What Not Shop sale benefits Fourth RUMFORD — The Hope Association What Not Shop, 85 Lincoln Ave., will hold a sale on Thursday, June 28. Anything red, white and blue will be 50 percent off. Fifty percent of shop sales that day will benefit this year’s Fourth of July fireworks. Grange yard, bake sale WILTON […]
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Strawberry fest at Grange MINOT — The annual strawberry festival will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at the West Minot Grange 42 at the intersection of Routes 119 and 124. There will be homemade strawberry pie with homemade ice cream for $4, homemade strawberry shortcake, $4, and strawberry sundaes with […]
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Kitten shower benefits shelter NORWAY — A kitten shower will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24, at Responsible Pet Care Feline Shelter & Adoption Center, 132 Waterford Road. Saturday events will include TJ the DJ and a barbecue from noon to 1 p.m. There will be a […]
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West Paris Historical Society working on historic district
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Historical Society is forming a discussion group to investigate the designation of an historic district in West Paris Village: The West Paris Preservation Society. A meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 25, at the West Paris Historical Society building, Main Street. The Little Castle Library and […]
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Event on raising chickens planned for June 21
WEST PARIS — Transition Oxford Hills and the West Paris Library are cohosting a Raising Chickens event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21. All are invited, including those who raise chickens already, are considering raising chickens and folks who want to have a fun and interesting evening. During the Great Depression, many families, including people […]
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Vegetarian cooking NORWAY — Plant-based cooking classes will be held at 5:30 p.m. Mondays starting June 18 at Taste of Eden Vegan Cafe. June 18: Planning ahead for a healthy breakfast; June 25: Cooking in a crock pot; July 2: How to make dessert healthy; July 9: Making your favorite meals gluten-free and vegan; July […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Jason M. Bohuslaw, 39, of Hill, N.H., June 12, violation of protective order, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Michelle I. Ducas, 27, of Norway, June 12, probation violation, Norway Police Department. * Aaron J. Gould, 44, of Glen, N.H., June 12, operating […]
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Well done – Cody Kennison
WEST PARIS — Cody Kennison of West Paris is the 2011-12 recipient of the Central Maine Community College Aspire Higher scholarship. The Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School senior is able to take 15 credits of CMCC courses tuition free at the Western Maine College Center in South Paris. Kennison’s career plans include building construction or […]