A total of $4 million dollars will be awarded over a four-year period to strengthen rural maternity healthcare through a telehealth program.
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Mostly quiet on the COVID front in Oxford Hills
BA.5, the current dominant variant of COVID-19 has started to level off. Another subvariant called BA.4.6 has shown a slight increase since July.
New bakery opens in Norway
Katherine’s Bakery & Café is located at 238 Main Street. In addition to sweets and treats it offers a New York-style breakfast and deli menu and fruit smoothies.
Community rec space unfolds behind Otisfield town office
The project will be paid for with a American Rescue Plan grant and revenue from tax acquired property.
It’s back to school in Oxford Hills
Interim Superintendent Heather Manchester shares that the academic year is starting with a positive energy and a lot of support.
New Oxford police chief reports increasing demand for law enforcement
OXFORD — After close to two months on the job, Chief Rickie Jack of the Oxford police department says that the town’s force is close to being fully staffed and in good shape to meet growing demand from the community for law enforcement. Jack took over leadership of the department following former Chief Michael Ward’s […]
Oxford mobile home fire under investigation
An occupant of the home barricaded themselves in a bedroom when firefighters arrived.
Norway seen as a model for climate-friendly solutions to save money
State, county, municipal and nonprofit agencies share strategies.
‘Let’s do lunch:’ Rowe, Healthy Oxford Hills reopen Café Club
Club Café at Guy E. Rowe Elementary School is a lunch program that matches volunteers with students to promote healthy eating habits and behaviors.
MaineHealth CEO: Rural hospitals critical to the future of Maine’s healthcare
The Leapfrog Group, which evaluates hospital performance according to U.S. industry standards, has rated Stephens Memorial Hospital as its top rural hospital five times since 2009.