Howe was immersed in religion early in her life, attending Catholic school and being taught by nuns from kindergarten all the way up to 8th grade. Now, in retirement, as she takes a Bible class with a Catholic nun, she describes the experience as having “gone full circle.”
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Bethel board declines discussion on grant app for rec center
Selectboard refuses to allow last minute addition to agenda.
What’s the history? The Black/Smith graveyard
The Smiths were one of the first families to build on the Bear River side, likely in the early 1800s.
Telstar sophomores participate in day of service
The program provides a hotline for local seniors to call if they require help with more physically difficult tasks and covers the towns of Bethel, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Newry, and Woodstock.
Oxford County Jail renovations on schedule for Dec. 15 completion
Regional Electric is working to install the security system while Seacoast Security is installing cameras at the jail that has been closed since March for renovations.
Norway-Paris Solid Waste board approves contract for brush disposal with Oxford
Currently, at Norway-Paris Solid Waste, the cost is $2 per bag or $10 for a truckload, according to Facility Manager Tonia Pike.
Bethel’s Methodist Church holds its first craft fair
There will be food sold at the event – entirely homemade. This is the Church’s first time hosting a craft fair. ‘
Photo: Possibilities for new OHMS taking shape
The building committee has begun narrowing potential building sites, which include its current location at Pine Street in South Paris.
Oxford Hills election results
REGION — Here are Nov. 5 national, state and local election results from communities around Oxford Hills. Norway West Paris Oxford Paris Harrison Buckfield Hebron Waterford Otisfield Presidential Election Kamala Harris 1499 385 803 1206 778 433 304 460 547 Donald Trump 1495 631 1609 1683 873 790 472 572 660 Other 42 28 32 […]
Oxford Hills students work the polls to gather community survey
The project was coordinated by OHCHS social studies teachers Tyler DeMoore Gonzales and Travis Palmer, who teaches a civics unit on elections.