1921 – 2015 NORWAY — Marjorie Shirley Goodale Kimball, 93, of North Waterford, died at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway on Saturday, Feb. 21. She was born May 4, 1921, in Clinton, the daughter of the late John L. and Elsie Dunham Goodale. After attending Clinton schools, she graduated from Farmington Normal School in 1941 […]
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Jay Amvets to hold dance Feb. 28 JAY — The Lane-Dube Amvets Post No. 33 will host a dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Noel & Don will be performing. Members and guests, no cover. For more information, call 897-4112. Wilton Area Food Pantry open WILTON — The Wilton Area Food Pantry […]
Kindergarten registration dates announced for Oxford Hills School District
PARIS — Oxford Hills School District will hold kindergarten screening at all of its elementary schools. Children must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15. Parents should call the school in their town to schedule an appointment. Items needed on screening day are an original birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization record, most […]
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Historical Society speaker: Marilyn Burgess LIVERMORE FALLS — The Livermore/Livermore Falls Historical Society will feature Marilyn Burgess as guest speaker. She will speak on the Civil War. The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the American Legion Hall, Reynolds Avenue. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 897-4695. Fourth Thursday […]
Norway names new assessor
NORWAY — Selectmen appointed an Oxford man as the town’s new assessor Thursday night. Daniel “Phin” Walker was named to succeed longtime assessor Jodi Keniston, who is retiring. “He’s a good fit for the job,” Selectmen Michael Twitchell said. Walker is a certified appraiser with 28 years of experience, but this will be his first […]
Russell A. Michaud
1929 – 2015 BRUNSWICK — Russell A. Michaud, 85, of Weymouth Street, died Monday, Feb. 16, at the Mid Coast Senior Health Center. He was born in Brunswick on May 15, 1929, the son of Adolphe and Rose Alma Belanger Michaud. He attended St. John’s School and graduated from Brunswick High School in 1948. On […]
Oxford County Democrats recap lunch, meeting
BETHEL — The Oxford County Democrats held a potluck lunch and meeting at Crescent Park School on Jan. 11. Maine Democratic Party Chair Phil Bartlett of Gorham and Vice-chair Peggy Schaffer of Vassalboro were in attendance and led a discussion of the 2014 election and plans for the 2016 cycle. Business items included election of […]
Center for an Ecology-Based Economy board members held retreat
NORWAY — During their bi-annual board retreat in the heart of the Maine’s Western Foothills, board members of the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy in Norway recently met for a full day to reflect, recognize, build and glean from the partnerships and opportunities they have fostered. CEBE’s goal of “local community sustainability, health and resilience […]
Healthy Oxford Hill’s Coalition meeting is Feb. 24
NORWAY — Attendees at the next Healthy Oxford Hill’s Coalition meeting will hear from community elders as they respond to the question, “How are you doing in regards to maintaining quality of life, independence and planning for the future?” Participants will also hear from caregivers of elder parents, neighbors, etc. who are in the room […]
Fishing derby on Feb. 21 at Lake Pennesseewassee
NORWAY — The Josh Wardwell Scholarship Fishing Derby will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Lake Pennesseewassee. An avid outdoorsman, Wardwell of Oxford died in December 2012 after falling through the ice on Chapman Pond in Hebron while checking his beaver traps. A student at Oxford Hills Comprehensive […]