When Thomas McGinnis and Spencer Gober decided to look for a getaway in Maine, they didn’t realize they would end up on a journey of locally historic proportions. They found a small, seasonal camp on the outskirts of Norway.
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4-H coordinator, horticulture specialist join Extension
Oxford County Cooperative Extension’s welcomes new staff Sara Johnson, UMaine Extension 4-H professional and Emma Fournier, Extension horticulture community education assistant. They bring with them a passion for their work and an eagerness to help the agency reach under served communities throughout the county.
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Nov. 5 Election Day: Oxford Hills polling information
Buckfield: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Greenwood: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., American Legion Hall, Gore Road Harrison: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Hebron: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Lovell: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town House Norway: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fire Station Otisfield: 8 a.m. to […]
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Harrison eyes location for public works building
Harrison officials are considering building a new public works facility on Norway Road. Selectmen also discussed expanding cable service coverage and services.
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Oxford grapples with transfer station, waste water challenges
A compactor and a stainless steel trailer for the Transfer Station will cost $139,900. The Waste Water Treatment Facility can no longer distribute treated waste for agricultural purposes and needs to conduct a research study for alternative procedures.
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For Maine snowmobile clubs, the season starts in October
Maine has about 14,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, used by an estimated 100,000 riders from here and away. A handful of volunteers from each of the 280 clubs across the state make sure the trails are safely maintained and groomed.
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OHMS coach, player, teacher team up to help stricken soccer player
When seventh-grader Andy Malo hit the field to play in a soccer game against Lewiston, the last place he expected to end up was the hospital. But that is exactly what happened after being stung by a bee and going into anaphylactic shock.
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Norway Library sponsors literary-themed public art
Norway Memorial Library unveils a community art mosaic project, made possible by the Maine Public Library Fund, a donation program included on the Maine Income Tax form – Form 1040ME. Twelve volunteers gathered over a period of eight months to smash colorful china and find inspiration from traditional and modern literary classics.
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New OHTS instructor: ‘I don’t ever want to stop learning’
Ronald Fowler is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, its marine security response team, and the Air National Guard. Once a reluctant high school student, he is on the verge of earning his PhD and is in his third year as a law enforcement educator.
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District, partners make sure students accommodated after fire
Paris Elementary School closed last week after fires were set in two bathrooms Tuesday morning. One of the fires caused significant smoke damage to the area where 5th and 6th grade classes are held and that section of the school remains closed while clean-up and repairs are done this week.