Oxford County classes Wowzitude! ‘Armchair Travel’ — Mystery Destinations Dates: Tuesdays, June 3, 17, and 24, at 2 p.m. — Kakheti Uncorked: Georgia’s Wine Country Date: Thursday, June 5, at 11 a.m. — The Castle Above the Danube: Budapest, Hungary Date: Tuesday, June 10, at 2 p.m. — Slovenia: Castles, Churches, and Crystal Waters Date: […]
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Bethel honors 19th-Century Puzzle Master Edwin Ruthven Briggs
Over 100 years after his death, Bethel-area citizens celebrated Puzzle Master Edwin Ruthven Briggs with a bean supper in a restored Grange hall not far from his family home in West Bethel.
Oxford County accepting requests for Opioid Settlement Funds
COUNTY — The Oxford County Opioid Response Committee (OCORC) is excited to announce that they are now accepting funding requests. The application deadline for this round of funding is Friday, August 1, 2025. The Committee, with final approval of the Oxford County Commissioners, plans to release $500,000 of the opioid settlement funds received so far, […]
Chase Duguay is River Fund Maine trade scholar
NEWRY — The River Fund Maine (TRFM) is delighted to announce Chase Duguay as the recipient of one of the River Fund Maine Trade Scholarships. Chase, a senior at Mountain Valley High School, has been awarded a TRFM Trade Scholarship in recognition of his exceptional character, academic achievement, and commitment to the skilled trades. […]
Buckfield supports town budget, won’t give land to Hells Angels
The iconic Old Church on the Hill should be sold or leased, residents decide.
MSAD 58 budget of $12.6 million fails at the polls
Avon, Kingfield, Phillips and Strong approved continuing with the two-step voting process for the next three years.
Voters approve Oxford Hills school district budget
Harrison, Oxford and West Paris voted against the budget.
RSU 9 residents pass nearly $45.6 million Farmington-area school budget
Voters in the 10-town district also approved continuing a two-step voting process by a vote 886-244 on Tuesday.
Jay board will use $750,000 in undesignated funds to reduce tax rate
The town estimates the tax rate will be reduced from the current rate of $22 per $1,000 valuation to $12.40.
Norway fire receives $3,000 grant for traffic safety equipment
The money from the non-matching grant will pay for traffic safety equipment, such as signage, LED lighting, cones and safety vests.