Two join Rotary Club of Oxford Hills

Abukar Abdi: Incarcerated need more protection from COVID-19

Last week, incarcerated people at Androscoggin County Jail took part in a hunger strike to protest their unsafe conditions and demand the implementation of COVID-19 testing. Eight months into this global pandemic, our correctional leaders have clearly failed to protect those in their custody from this potentially fatal virus. Why were incarcerated people not getting […]

Wilton couple celebrates 65 years of marriage 

WILTON — Donald and Louise Oakes of Wilton were honored by their seven children and spouses on their 65th anniversary Sept. 13 at LaFleur’s Restaurant in Jay. Oakes and the former Louise “Dolly” Cornelio were married Sept. 17, 1955, by the Rev. William Kelly at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Riley. Son-in-law Shepherd Swain […]

Ann Adams: Trappers need to mark their devices

Our dog recently stepped into a spring trap. The trap was on a well-used walking trail, which was not posted as “private.” The dog was on a leash and not off the trail. We ourselves could have put a foot into the trap. We are hoping that trappers will mark their devices in areas where […]

Local Rotarians plant 1,000 crocus bulbs in honor of World Polio Day

BRIDGTON — Eight local Rotarians and a half dozen others gathered to commemorate Rotary’s effort worldwide to end polio on World Polio Day on Oct. 23.  In a brief opening ceremony, Peter Wright, president, Bridgton Hospital, said that in his 17 years in the organization, it is projects such as this that make him proud […]

Leonard Sharon: Morrison a ‘man of his word’

I am writing to recommend the election of John Morrison to represent the city of Lewiston in the state Legislature. I have worked in the Lewiston/Auburn business community for over 30 years and have come to know Mr. Morrison as a business person and family man. Mr. Morrison has a reputation for being an honest […]

Donna Dewitt: Too much dependence on government

The average age of the world’s greatest civilization from the beginning of history has been about 200 years. During those 200 years, these nations always progressed through the following sequences; from bondage to spiritual faith, from spiritual faith to great courage, from courage to liberty, from liberty to abundance, from abundance to complacency, from complacency […]

Cancer center to be open Tuesdays, continue virtual classes, in November

NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM), in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building, 199 Main St., has announced the schedule of virtual classes for November. To register, go to www.crcofwm.org, After registering, participants will receive an email with information to access the class on Zoom through their computer or telephone. […]

Mark Stevens: Coolidge is best for House District 65

I encourage you to join me in voting for Misty Coolidge, Maine House District 65 (New Gloucester and part of Poland). Misty is one of the kindest people I know, someone who will do anything for someone in need. She is a true Mainer. She listens. She’s independent. She cares. I don’t think anyone would […]

Community briefs for Friday, Oct. 30

Red Cross blood drive to be held at Jay church JAY — A blood drive will take place at the Bean’s Corner Church, 17 Chesterville Road, from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org.   American Legion plans November events AUBURN — The William J. Rogers Post 153, American […]