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Oxford Hills marked by intertown disputes, local politics and loss of community leaders in 2025
Here are more of last year’s memorable news and events reported by the Advertiser Democrat.
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Mountain Valley board tours new Mexico school
Mountain Valley Community School is set to open Jan. 20 for grades 6-8.
Posted inNews, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Kingfield Cares working on plans for withdrawal from school district
The Kingfield Cares School Options Committee is developing a draft school withdrawal plan using Maine Department of Education guidance and plans to share it once more details are finalized.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News
Livermore Falls weighs possible moratorium on cannabis businesses
At its Jan. 6 meeting, the Select Board said current fees will stay the same while it reviews the cannabis ordinance.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, Nation / World, News
Oxford Hills ‘ICE Out!’ protest draws locals to speak out against violence
Dozens attended the rally to protest after a mother in Minnesota was shot to death by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, Local News, News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Meet Murph, local celebrity and therapy dog in training at new Mexico school
Teacher Amanda Bryant says the 7-month-old pug is a ‘fixture of our school culture.’
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Local & State, News, Outdoors, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
As skijoring grows in Maine, locals say it’s all about the partnership
From dog-powered trail runs to horse-drawn fairground races, skijoring is taking shape in western and central Maine as a winter sport built on preparation, shared access and control on snow.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, Local & State, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal, The Maine Forecast, The Rangeley Highlander, Things to Do
Hiking with a dog this winter? Here’s what you need to know.
As winter continues and spring approaches, dog owners can enjoy Maine trails safely by planning ahead and following basic trail etiquette.
Posted inCommunity, News, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield to vote on ordinance, fundraiser at special town meeting
Residence will decide on changes to Naming and Numbering Ordinance and the town contributing to a historical society project.